Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Personal sketch of fallen comrade

Photo of Robert Alan Smith – Rob named this picture 'my friend'

Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we re-designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Sgt. Short. The original plaque on the Kandahar Cenotaph contained both Sgt Short and Cpl Beerenfenger - but when the monument was repatriated to Canada in 2014, it was decided to give each member their own unique plaque. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod McLeod, Artist

Photo of Robert Alan Short – Sergeant Robert Alan Short, serving with 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (3 RCR) Battalion Group, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo: MCpl. Brian Walsh 3 RCR Battalion Group Photographer

OP Athena Plaque – OP Athena plaque commemorating Sgt R.A. Short and Cpl R.C. Beerenfenger.

Memorial – Chief Warrant Officer Steve Bartlett, Task Force Afghanistan's Regimental Sergeant Major takes time to reflect on the fallen. A consecration ceremony was held of the Memorial dedicated to those Canadians who gave their lives in the service of peace while serving in Afghanistan. This Memorial was originally consecrated in November 2003 at Camp Julien, Kabul. The closure of Camp Julien in November 2005 necessitated the move of the Memorial to its present location at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Photo taken on February 21, 2006 by: Master Corporal Ken Fenner, Task Force Afghanistan Photographer

Memorial Service – Cpl Robbie Beerenfenger and Sgt Robert Short were honoured during a community memorial service held October 7 at The Pembroke Memorial Centre, Pembroke Ont. Source DND site