For Release - February 5, 2009
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MP Holder pays tribute to
Pvt. Knisley
in Parliament
Audio available via MP3 file
OTTAWA- February
5, 2009 – Member of Parliament Ed Holder will rise in the House of
Commons shortly after 2PM today to recognize Private Andrew Knisley
of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment.
Pvt. Knisley, originally from London, was recently injured in
Afghanistan.
“Private Andrew
Knisley is one of many Canadian soldiers who have been seriously
injured on the Afghanistan battlefield.
I have spoken to Andrew and his father and both are doing the
best they can under the circumstances.
I just wanted to let them both know that Canadians are very
appreciative of the sacrifices Pvt. Knisley and his fellow soldiers
have made,” said Ed Holder.
The statement,
which will be available live via CPAC and available in audio at www.edholder.ca, reads
as follows:
Mr. Speaker, on January 19th, 2009 Londoner, Private Andrew
Knisley of the Royal Canadian Regiment was seriously wounded in
Afghanistan.
Private Knisley is now
back in Canada and recovering with the unwavering support of his
father Ken, mother Heather, his sister Ruth, his friends and his
military family.
We appreciate
and admire those who risk their lives and their health in defence of
Canada and the values we represent.
Private
Knisley is one of many seriously injured soldiers. Their sacrifice
is a daily struggle and they deserve our unqualified support.
They
exemplify the brave Canadian soldier who heads to foreign lands to
improve the lives of complete strangers.
Unfortunately, like those he helped, Private Knisley will wear the
scars of war for the rest of his life.
Soldiers don't quit. They face
adversity and use it to focus on what matters.
It is who they are.
We wish
Private Knisley a quick recovery and we admire the brave soldiers
who serve our country abroad.
God bless you Andrew; and from this Canadian, you have my sincerest
gratitude.”
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