Ainsworth Dyer was a man who loved his country and died to keep us free. We are all better for having known him. He was a mountain of a man who truly made your heart dance. He ran the race and ran it well.

Shawn received formal award recognition – Chief of Defence Staff Commendation – for his work in Afghanistan from General Rick Hillier. He was praised for his masterful knowledge of improvised explosive device components, their employment and, in particular, for advising the Site Commanders on the implications these factors would have on the tactical situation.

They say we die twice, first when the last breath leaves our body and second when the last friend stops saying your name … Michelle’s name, along with her legacy, live on in all of our daily lives.

After graduating from Bradford District High School, Brian worked for a while before joining the Canadian Forces in 2007. He was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in November 2008 after completing his basic Combat Engineering training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering and was on his first deployment to Afghanistan when he was killed by an IED.

“I hope they are remembered for the heroes that they are.” - Corporal James Hayward Arnal