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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Michelle Linda Mendes

In memory of:

Major Michelle Linda Mendes

April 23, 2009
Afghanistan

Military Service

Age:

30

Force:

Army

Unit:

Intelligence Branch

Citation(s):

Canadian Forces Decoration, Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)

Additional Information

Born:

July 21, 1978
Ontario

Enlistment:

June 21, 1997
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec

Daughter of Carla Dianne Knight of Grafton, Ontario. Wife of Victor Manuel Mendes of Kingston, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 234 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

KINGSTON (ST. MARY'S) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

N/A

Digital Collection

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  • Plaque– This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Major Mendes. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of her 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

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    Plaque
    Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Major Mendes. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of her 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
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Michelle Linda Mendes

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    Photo of Michelle Linda Mendes
    Photo of Michelle Linda Mendes
  • Memorial stained Glass– Royal Military College of Canada memorial stained glass window

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    Memorial stained Glass
    Memorial stained Glass – Royal Military College of Canada memorial stained glass window
  • Memorial Arch– Royal Military College of Canada Memorial Arch

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    Memorial Arch
    Memorial Arch – Royal Military College of Canada Memorial Arch
  • Memorial Doll– Royal Military College of Canada Cadet Memorial doll

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    Memorial Doll
    Memorial Doll – Royal Military College of Canada Cadet Memorial doll
  • Photo of Michelle Linda Mendes– Michelle, a friend and colleague. You will always be missed.

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    Photo of Michelle Linda Mendes
    Photo of Michelle Linda Mendes – Michelle, a friend and colleague. You will always be missed.

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