2nd cdn soldier dies

A Second Canadian Soldier Dies of injuries Sustained in the March 2 Vehicle Accident in Kandahar
Canada National Defense
NR-06.005 - March 4, 2006

OTTAWA - Master-Corporal Timothy Wilson, of Shilo, Manitoba, the most seriously injured of six Canadian soldiers in the March 2 vehicle accident in Kandahar, Afghanistan, has died at the U.S. military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany. Master-Corporal Wilson's family was by his side in his last hours.

In keeping with Master Corporal Wilson's wishes, his organs have been donated to an international organ donation programme.

"Although his death is a terrible tragedy, I hope that his tremendous gift will provide a better life for the many recipients who will benefit from this," said Mrs. Daphne Wilson, wife of Master-Corporal Wilson. "Tim's selflessness earned him the admiration and respect of all who knew him."

"We have always supported Tim's military career," said his mother, Mrs. Jane Wilson. "Although he has died, he did so doing something he loved and deeply believed in - both in life and in death."

Both women also expressed their deep appreciation to the Canadian Forces for supporting the family during this difficult time.

The repatriation of Master-Corporal Wilson's remains is now being planned. Details will be released as they become available.

The investigation continues into the accident which also claimed the life of Corporal Paul Davis.

Canada's mission in Afghanistan is part of our contribution to the international campaign to help bring stability and security to the people of Afghanistan. The overarching goal is to help the Afghan people achieve peace by preventing their nation from relapsing into a failed state that gives terrorist and terrorist organizations a safe haven.

There are significant risks involved in these operations, but Canadian Forces members are among the best trained, and most experienced soldiers in the world. They are well led, well equipped, and fully prepared for the mission in Afghanistan.


Master-Corporal Timothy Wilson, of Grande Prairie, Alberta, was seriously injured in the March 2 vehicle accident in Kandahar, Afghanistan, which killed Corporal Paul Davis.

Master-Corporal Wilson is a member of Bravo Company, the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI), stationed in Shilo, Man., serving with Task Force Afghanistan in Kandahar as part of Canadian operations in Afghanistan. DND photo













Corporal Paul Davis, a Canadian soldier from Bridgewater, N.S., serving with the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI) in Kandahar, as part of Task Force Afghanistan, was killed today (March 2) when the light armoured vehicle (LAV III) he was travelling in collided with a civilian taxi and then rolled over after hitting a ditch on the side of the road. Six other CF members and one civilian were injured in the accident that occurred about seven kilometres west of Kandahar around 9:50 a.m. local time (12:20 a.m. EST) on March 2.

The soldiers were conducting a routine patrol when their LAV III rolled over. They were all members of Bravo Company from 2 PPCLI stationed in Shilo, Man.

Canada’s mission in Afghanistan is part of our contribution to the international campaign to help bring stability and security to the people of Afghanistan. The overarching goal is to help the Afghan people achieve peace by preventing their nation from relapsing into a failed state that gives terrorist and terrorist organizations a safe haven.

Cpl Davis is the ninth Canadian soldier to lose his life in Afghanistan. Mr. Glyn Berry, a political officer from Foreign Affairs Canada also lost his life while serving in Afghanistan. DND photo