Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Memorial

Group Photo

Memorial – Tree in honour of Christian Duchesne at Petewawa, Ontario.

Group Photo

Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Cpl Duchesne. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer

Group Photo – Always thinking of you especially on Remembrance Day mon ami.

Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Photo of Christian Duchesne – MCpl Christian Duchesne was killed on 22 August, 2007 after the vehicle he was traveling in, a LAV III, struck a suspected mine. The incident occurred at 6:19 am Kandahar time, approximately 50 km West of Kandahar City during Operation EAGLE EYE, a joint Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) and ISAF operation aimed at further stabilizing the District of Zharey. MCpl Duchesne was a member of 5e Ambulance de campagne, based in Valcartier, Québec. Photo credit : Cpl Martin Long, Section d'imagerie Garnison Valcartier.