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Cpl Bobbit & Cpl Allard were killed on 4 Aug 2009, by a roadside bomb in the Zharay District of Kandahar province
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I look upon their photos see a sparkle in their eyes
Of gifted caring warriors and then I read that they have died
I cannot turn my heart away
I cannot quell the tears
For these young men have stepped between
Our world’s terror and the meek
They have heard their country’s calling
Our Lord knows the reason why
And most of us don’t get it
Or rarely even try
To stand up for a world in need
To stand for what is right
To stand before a cowards threat
That won’t come out in a fight
To stand for what’s so very pure
Place their lives upon the line
For all that they believed in
Showed a heart that’s so divine
Dear Lord please send your angels
To gently bring them forth
Lay them near and coddle them
They’re truly more than what we’re worth
Please oh lord
Please quell the pain
Their families will endure
And help them through this troubled time
They truly need you near
And Canada stand, stead fast beside
For so many share this pain
Do not forget this grief so needs
A shoulder upon which to cry
Your efforts will not be forgotten.
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You are Canada, and you and your fellow troops are in our hearts.
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Cpl. Christian Bobbitt and Sapper Matthieu Allard we knew you not, but our prayers reach out for you, your loved ones, friends, and fellow soldiers.
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We do, so dearly, thank you and your loved ones for your efforts towards making our world a better place.
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By: Roger Borchert
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