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Corporal Albert Storm was serving with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, in Afghanistan when he was killed by a suicide bomb, 27th November 2006. He shall be missed by his brothers in arm, the men of The Royal Canadian Regiment.
Pro Patria, Albert. Rest in Peace.
My sincerest condolences to the Albert's family and friends during this tragic time.
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Office of the Prime Minister / Cabinet du Premier ministre
Statement by the Prime Minister on the deaths of Robert Girouard and Albert Storm
28 November 2006
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the deaths of Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard and Corporal Albert Storm:
“It is with deep sorrow that I extend my condolences, and those of the entire Government of Canada and all Canadians, to the families and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Girouard and Corporal Storm, who were killed yesterday in Afghanistan.
“The resolve and courage demonstrated by Chief Warrant Officer Girouard and Corporal Storm represent Canadian values and beliefs in the finest tradition. They will be missed by the Canadian Forces family, and their loss is also Canada's loss. We stand united in pride and pledge to remember their sacrifice. We thank Chief Warrant Officer Girouard and Corporal Storm for their commitment and contribution in serving our country and in helping the Afghan people.
“Canada will not be deterred from the mission to assist the Afghan people achieve greater stability and security. Our progress is gradual but we are determined to achieve irreversible success. Yesterday morning I spoke with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and he expressed his condolences on the loss of our two soldiers. He noted that Canada is making a difference in Afghanistan, particularly in the south, and he expressed that Canada as part of the NATO alliance is making the world a safer place by making Afghanistan a safer place.
“I know that Canadians stand proudly behind our Canadian Forces as they carry out this mission. Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Chief Warrant Officer Girouard and Corporal Storm on this sad day.”
Statement from Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Bill Graham on the deaths of Corporal Albert Storm and Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard
November 28, 2006
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary caucus, I would like to express my most sincere sorrow at the news of the deaths of Corporal Albert Storm and Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard Monday morning in Khandahar. We send our deepest sympathies to their family, friends and comrades as they cope with this terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
I speak not only for our party but for all Canadians when I say that we are forever grateful for the sacrifices that Cpl. Storm, CWO Girouard and our other brave men and women in uniform have made on behalf of Canada.
We are immensely proud of the extraordinary men and women who risk their lives to protect our cherished values and our way of life. Every day, they put their lives on the line to help build a safe and secure world. Their dedication to creating a better, more peaceful life for Canadians and people the world over is second to none.
We remain steadfast in our support of all Canadian Forces members as they undertake this important mission to help bring peace, security, hope and opportunity to the people of Afghanistan and the world.
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Press Release, DND,
CEFCOM/COMFEC NR–06.032 - November 28, 2006
OTTAWA – Two Canadian soldiers were killed on November 27 at approximately 8:35 am (Kandahar time) when their Bison Light Armoured Vehicle was attacked by a suicide bomber driving a car laden with explosives. The incident occurred on Highway 4 between Kandahar Airfield and Kandahar City. There were no other Canadian casualties.
Killed in the attack were:
* Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard, the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group; and
* Corporal Albert Storm, also of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group based in Petawawa, On.
Chief Warrant Officer Girouard and Cpl Storm will be greatly missed by all the members of joint Task Force Afghanistan. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten and this event will not prevent us from continuing our operations in Kandahar.
Canadian troops in Afghanistan are serving alongside soldiers and civilians from 36 countries under the NATO-led, UN-mandated International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). A key part of Canada’s ‘whole of government’ assistance to Afghanistan is helping to establish the security necessary to promote development.
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My sincere condolenses go out to the Storm family. Albert will be greatly missed by all in the 1st BN and Regiment.Pro Patria
Rest in Peace,
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Sadly, Albert is from my hometown. Local news report...
Community remembers fallen soldier
JENNIFER PELLEGRINI
Local News - Tuesday, November 28, 2006 Updated @ 3:20:35 PM
Albert Storm was remembered across Fort Erie Tuesday in a number of
different ways.
Fort Erie Secondary School principal Larry Sirianni, one of Storm’s teachers
at the school in the 1980s, recalled “a wonderful young man who was
well-liked by staff and students.”
English teacher Bob Cain has memories of a likable kid with a ready smile,
an enthusiasm to learn and a commitment to his cadet career.
“The first thing I thought of when I heard the news was that smile,” Cain
said.
Glenn Hutton, Storm’s commanding officer with the 2699 Army Cadet Corps in
Crystal Beach remembers “the most cheerful cadet I ever had the privilge of
serving under me – a tremendous fellow.”
The 36-year-old corporal was one of two soldiers in the Royal Canadian
Regiment killed early Monday morning, when a suicide bomber in a civillian
vehicle pulled up alongside the armoured car Storm and Chief Warrant Officer
Bobby Girouard were travelling in and detonated explosives.
"There are several teachers who taught him who are in a state of shock
today," Sirianni said.
Read more about Albert Storm's life in Wednesday's Review.
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Statement by Jack Layton on the death of two Canadian soldiers serving in Afghanistan
Tue 28 Nov 2006 | Printer friendly
OTTAWA – “New Democrats across the country are deeply saddened by the loss of two brave Canadian soldiers, killed on Monday while serving our country in Afghanistan.
“The loss of Cpl. Albert Storm, from Fort Erie, Ont, and Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard, from Bathurst, N.B, is a tragic reminder of the constant danger our women and men in uniform face during their service to all Canadians. We commend their bravery, determination, selflessness and courage.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two men who have been lost, with all members of the Canadian Forces serving at home and abroad, as well as with the broader military community of CFB Petawawa where the two soldiers were based.
“On behalf of all New Democrats, I extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Cpl. Albert Storm and Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard.”
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'He was a soldier'
Tuesday, 1 p.m.: Friends, family remember Canucks killed in bomb attack
By BILL GRAVELAND, Canadian Press
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Cpl. Albert Storm, one of two Canadian soldiers killed in Monday’s suicide bombing attack, reminisced about past missions and mused about his planned retirement a few years down the road on the day before his death, a friend said Tuesday.
Storm, 36, a Fort Erie, Ont., native, and Chief Warrant Officer Bobby Girouard, 46, of Bathurst, N.B., his battalion’s regimental sergeant major and a 29-year military veteran, were killed Monday when a suicide bomber attacked their Bison armoured personnel carrier just outside Kandahar city.
Both soldiers served with the Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Petawawa.
Storm, a decorated soldier who had served in trouble spots around the globe, was just three years from retirement, according to a friend, Cpl. William Guse.
Guse, a medic, served with Storm over 14 years ago and had coffee with him on Sunday.
“I bought him a coffee and we talked about the past and what we had done in the past,” said Guse, with a catch in his voice. “We kind of reminisced a bit and he was talking about planning for his retirement.”
“He was a soldier. He died doing what he wanted to do, he thoroughly enjoyed the army. He enjoyed it as much as he enjoyed planning for his retirement too.”
Guse didn’t know Girouard as well personally, but said he was his platoon warrant officer in battle school.
who was born in Victoria. “I’m a better soldier for him having been my platoon warrant in battle school.”
Guse said he feels for the families of both men but won’t allow himself to grieve while still in Afghanistan. That is something he will do when he returns home.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was among those extending condolences to family and friends of the fallen soldiers on Tuesday, saying their “resolve and courage” represented Canadian “values and beliefs in the finest tradition.”
“We stand united in pride and pledge to remember their sacrifice,” the prime minister added in a statement issued in Ottawa in which he said Canada would “not be deterred from the mission to assist the Afghan people achieve greater stability and security.”
“Our progress is gradual but we are determined to achieve irreversible success,” he said. “. . . I know that Canadians stand proudly behind our Canadian Forces as they carry out this mission.” Storm’s older brother, George, remembered his sibling as someone who loved the service.
“As a soldier, he was proud to be one,” he said from his home in Kenora. “As a person, he was the best. He would do anything for anyone.”
George Storm said he was informed of his brother’s death “in the wee hours of the morning,” when a colonel from the 116th Battle Regiment knocked on his door. He said he had the unhappy task of informing their elderly father, sister Beverly and another brother Frank, who is still in the Niagara area.
“I’m the eldest. It was my job.”
Girouard, a father of three, had been with his family in Bathurst just last week, finishing a three-week leave said his brother, Peter.
Peter Girouard recalled that his brother was concerned about the situation in the war zone.
“His mood? It is depressing over there. Any war is, I guess, depressing,” he said. “Last week he was with his family and he was probably heartbroken he was leaving his family again."
He said the family had celebrated an early Christmas, knowing Bobby wouldn’t be with them on Dec. 25. “It was a celebration week before he left to go over, not knowing it would be his last week,” Peter said.
Asked for recollections of his brother, he described him as a serious man who loved his native province’s expansive woodlands, where he walked the forests and loved to fish.
It was the first deadly strike against the Canadians in six weeks, shattering a period of relative calm. The death toll among Canadian troops in Afghanistan since 2002 now stands at 44, along with one diplomat. Thirty-six have died this year.
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Fallen soldier was 'born military'
JENNIFER PELLEGRINI
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 02:00
Local News - Cpl. Albert Storm was remembered across his hometown Fort Erie and around the world Tuesday in a number of different ways.
Fort Erie Secondary School principal Larry Sirianni, one of Storm's teachers at the school in the 1980s, recalled "a wonderful young man who was well-liked by staff and students."
"There are several teachers who taught him who are in a state of shock today," Sirianni said.
"You always feel bad when you see it on TV, but when you know them it really hits home."
English teacher Bob Cain has memories of a likeable kid with a ready smile and enthusiasm to learn.
"The first thing I thought of when I heard the news was that smile," Cain said.
"I wish I could have had a classroom full of Albert Storms."
Storm, a 36-year-old decorated soldier, was one of two Canadians from the Petawawa-based Royal Canadian Regiment who died Monday morning.
A suicide bomber in a civilian vehicle pulled up alongside the armoured car Storm and Chief Warrant Officer Bobby Girouard were travelling in and detonated explosives.
Their deaths bring the total of Canadian personnel killed on duty in Afghanistan to 44.
Storm's body will be flown back to CFB Trenton this week. Storm's brother, George, said funeral services will be held at Morse and Sons Chapel, but a date and time have not yet been arranged.
Glenn Hutton, who was Storm's commanding officer with the 2699 Army Cadet Corps based in Crystal Beach, remembers "the most cheerful cadet I ever had the privilege of serving under me - a tremendous fellow.
"He was very gung-ho. If anyone was ever well turned out, it was him. His pants were always well pressed, and his boots were always perfectly polished. He had tremendous pride in what he did."
Cpl. William Guse, a medic who served with Storm more than 14 years ago, met with him the day before he died.
"I bought him a coffee and we talked about the past and what we had done in the past," said Guse, with a catch in his voice.
"We kind of reminisced a bit, and he was talking about planning for his retirement."
But retirement, for Storm, is never to be.
"He was a soldier. He died doing what he wanted to do. He thoroughly enjoyed the army.
"He enjoyed it as much as he enjoyed planning for his retirement," Guse said.
Alan Barkhouse, an instructor with the cadet corps Storm joined when he was 13, said he never doubted for a minute Storm would have a military career.
"He was born military, I think, to be quite honest with you."
He described Storm as a "tenacious, eager young man who "clawed his way through cadets."
"He always had a smile. He took anything we gave him and he ran with it. There was no question in our minds he was going into the military. And when he left us, he was the ranking cadet in the corps," Barkhouse said.
"If we had asked him to jump into a fire, he'd jump into a fire. He was not the kind of person to ask why. He was just the perfect soldier."
George Storm has similar memories of his younger brother, the baby of the family.
"He has been decorated for bravery. He has been deployed six or seven times. Where there was a place to go, he went."
And so it was with Afghanistan.
Storm was midway through a six-month tour - scheduled to return to Canada in February - when he was killed.
George Storm said he and his brother, a divorced father of 13-year-old Joshua and 11-year-old Danika, had e-mail contact once or twice a week.
Those letters talked about Storm's pride in what he was doing overseas.
"Albert was proud of who he was and what he did. And we were proud of him." George Storm said. "He died protecting the country."
Aside from his brother and two children, Storm is survived by his father, Albert Storm, his sister Beverley, and brother Franklin.
Sirianni said staff at Fort Erie Secondary School are looking for a way to honour their fallen alumni's memory, but have yet to determine how to do it.
"It's a very emotional time," he said.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2006 - 10:07 ET
Family Statement: Statement From the Brother of Corporal Albert Storm
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Nov. 30, 2006) - On behalf of my family I would like to first send heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard. We understand the difficult time you are going through, and our prayers are with you.
My brother will be sadly, and forever, missed by his two children, his father, siblings, and our extended family. Albert bravely served his country since September 1990, during which time he deployed to Bosnia, Croatia, Canadian Forces Station Alert and one previous deployment to Afghanistan.
In addition to being a dedicated soldier, we will first and foremost remember Albert as a father and friend. He was loved and respected and will be dearly missed by all of us.
In closing, during this difficult time, we grieve for the loss of a father, a son, a brother and a friend.
Sincerely,
George Storm
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Death of former Keewatin Legion member brings war home to Kenora
The Keewatin Legion is planning services for Cpl. Albert “Stormy” Storm, who was killed in action Monday.
By Mike Aiken
Miner and News
Thursday November 30, 2006
The Keewatin Legion is planning services for Cpl. Albert “Stormy” Storm, who was killed in action Monday.
Services for the brother of Kenora resident George Storm, first vice-president for Branch 13, are expected to be held in early December, as family and friends continue to mourn the loss of a career soldier.
“My brother will be sadly and forever missed by his two children, by his father, siblings and extended family,” said George Storm in a prepared statement.
He is survived by Joshua, 13, Danika, 11, and their mother Nancy, as well as his father, Albert, Sr., sister Beverley and his other brother Frank.
“In addition to being a dedicated soldier, we will first and foremost remember Albert as a friend and father. He was loved and respected and will dearly missed by all of us,” George added.
Albert Storm served his country since September 1990. He was deployed to Bosnia, Croatia, CFS Alert and was on his second tour in Afghanistan. He had plans to retire to Kenora, where he enjoyed visiting and had joined the Keewatin Legion, after his tour of duty in Kandahar. With only three years left, the 36-year-old had talked often about his plans to join his brother for some fishing on Lake of the Woods. Unfortunately, his plans were cut short earlier this week. Storm was one of two Canadians killed Monday in the first deadly strike against Canadians in six weeks.
“Our hearts and thoughts go out to their families and friends during this difficult time,” said Defence Minister Gordon O’Connor in a prepared statement.
“There are risks involved in this selfless work. However, the sacrifice of these soldiers will not be forgotten and this event will not deter us from helping Afghans reclaim their lives and build a free and democratic society,” the minister said.
Storm was part of a convoy in Kandahar Monday, when he was killed by a suicide bomb. He was riding in an armoured personnel carrier when a civilian vehicle drove up alongside and exploded.
His brother George said he learned the news early Monday morning, when an officer from the Armouries came knocking at his door.
Memorial services are being arranged at the Keewatin Legion, but details hadn’t been released as of Thursday morning.
“He has done his Last Tour of Duty and he’s coming home,” said George. “He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.”
NATO troops have been the target of attacks by suicide bombers for three straight days in Afghanistan, raising concerns about the safety of our armed forces and the future of their mission.
Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean also offered her condolences.
“I have the deepest respect for the commitment of the members of our forces who are deploying major efforts to counter oppression and to ensure that women, children and men can thrive in a safe environment,” she said.
“I also share the sadness of their colleagues in the Canadian Forces, who are grieving the loss of two of their own, but who remain determined to meet all dangers head-on to make sure that justice and freedom will prevail,” she added.
Storm had been serving with the Royal Canadian Regiment based out of Petawawa. Since 2002, a total of 44 Canadian servicemen have died in Afghanistan, including 36 this year.
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From the Niagara Falls Review, Corporal Storm's home town.
Obituary for Albert , Cpl Hugh Storm
S T O R M, Albert Hugh, Cpl., 1 R.C.R. - Killed in action on Monday, November 27, 2006, while serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in his 37th year. Born in Niagara Falls, he was a graduate of Fort Erie Secondary School, and served as a Cadet with the 2966 Army Cadet Corps, Fort Erie, prior to enlisting with the Canadian Forces on September 6, 1990. Albert is survived by his children Danika and Joshua, who reside with their mother, Nancy, in Chatham, by his father Albert (and mother, the late Beverley), of Cambridge, his siblings, George, of Kenora, Franklin Mic (Wendy), of Niagara Falls and Beverley, of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, and by his special aunt Naomi (Mel Burdette), of Hamilton. Albert will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins. Repatriation to Canada will take place at C.F.B. Trenton on Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. For information, please call the MORSE & SON CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES at 905-356-3550 or visit www.morganfuneral.com where an online guest register and information are available. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may make a memorial donation to either the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Poppy Fund of Br. 51 of the Royal Canadian Legion. 10458681
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Soldier's funeral 'a national event'
GRANT LaFLECHE
Monday, December 04, 2006 - 02:00
Local News - The nation's eyes will be on St. Catharines Friday when Cpl. Albert Storm's casket is brought to the Lake Street Armoury for a full military funeral.
"He has served his last tour. This will be a national event," George Storm says of his kid brother. "But I'd much rather have him here alive with us."
Storm, a 36-year-old native of Fort Erie, and Chief Warrant Officer Bobby Girouard, 46, of Bathurst, N.B. - both members of the Royal Canadian Regiment based in Petawawa - were killed in action Nov. 27 in Afghanistan.
Their deaths brought the total of Canadian troops killed in Afghanistan to 44.
Storm's family will hold a private funeral at Morse and Sons Funeral Chapel in Niagara Falls before the military service begins at 1 p.m. There will be tight security at the armoury and those wishing to attend should arrive well before 1 p.m.
There will be two processions leaving the armoury to Pleasant View cemetery in Fonthill, where Storm will be laid to rest. The first procession will be made up of official vehicles only. Those wishing to attend the grave site will have to follow in a second unofficial procession.
Franklin Storm, another older brother of Cpl. Storm, has erected a flag pole with a Canadian flag flying at half mast at his home on Culp Street.
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Please take a moment to leave a message of condolences for the family at this address... I have just been there, not to many Royal Canadians present... YET!
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Thanks much Mike for getting this up on here. WQe must all remember our brother, a man who gave his utmost. ranrad
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Mike Blais
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I was hoping to attend the ceremony at the St Catherines armoury but, health wise, theres no way in hell I can sit/stand that long. I was thinking of a visit to the funeral home... anybody in the Niagara area or beyond who wishes to do the same thing, perhaps we could meet up prior to at the legion then proceed to the funeral home as a group?
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