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Private Kevin McKay 24, dies fighting the enemy in Afghanistan
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Friday, 14 May 2010 19:12
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Private Kevin McKay 24
Pte. Kevin McKay of the Edmonton-based 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, was on an evening foot patrol Thursday night when he was killed by an IED in Nakhonay, a village of about 2,000 people in the heart of the Panjwaii district, some 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar city.
Some of his comrades struggled to contain their tears as they hoisted his casket into the back of a Hercules plane at a nighttime ramp ceremony.
His platoon commander remembered him as someone who lifted morale when it was needed most.
"He always could put a smile on your face, no matter how tough things got," said Capt. Michael Hughes.
"He was one of the most generous guys in the platoon ... The boys in the platoon really loved Mickey."
McKay's father Fred, a captain with the Toronto Fire Service, described his son as "everybody's friend,” and the kind of "guy that would take his shirt off his back to help someone out."
The body of a Canadian soldier known for his toughness and quick wit is returning home two days before his tour of duty was to finish.
We at Oye! Times humbly pay our respect to Kevin McKay's family and the loved ones he left behind.
Please leave a comment or condolences for our fallen soldier.
Pte. Kevin McKay of the Edmonton-based 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, was on an evening foot patrol Thursday night when he was killed by an IED in Nakhonay, a village of about 2,000 people in the heart of the Panjwaii district, some 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar city.
Some of his comrades struggled to contain their tears as they hoisted his casket into the back of a Hercules plane at a nighttime ramp ceremony.
His platoon commander remembered him as someone who lifted morale when it was needed most.
"He always could put a smile on your face, no matter how tough things got," said Capt. Michael Hughes.
"He was one of the most generous guys in the platoon ... The boys in the platoon really loved Mickey."
McKay's father Fred, a captain with the Toronto Fire Service, described his son as "everybody's friend,” and the kind of "guy that would take his shirt off his back to help someone out."
The body of a Canadian soldier known for his toughness and quick wit is returning home two days before his tour of duty was to finish.
We at Oye! Times humbly pay our respect to Kevin McKay's family and the loved ones he left behind.
Please leave a comment or condolences for our fallen soldier.
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