Pte. Robert CostallPrivate Robert Costall, of the 1st Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, paid the ultimate price for our freedom on 28 March 2006.
Pte. Costall valorously engaged the enemy, the Taliban, in Afghanistan in combat and fell in honor. He joins the legions of many, many heroes who have bravely stood up to the enemies of freedom, democracy and the rule of law, giving their lives for us.
There is no greater gift than that given by Pte. Costall. His life for our freedom.
He died for Canada. And for the Free World.
Canadians are in Afghanistan as it is a war for freedom, democracy and the rule of law. It is our war. Yes. Else, how could Canada claim to be standing up for these fundamental human values?
These values were gifts given, paid for in lives. These gifts must not be taken for granted. They are without a doubt worth going to war to preserve them and defend them from those who would take them away from the Free World. And make no mistake, there has always been and always will be those with the means and motive to make a serious attempt. Hence we stand on guard for thee!
I honor Pte. Robert Costall and thank him for his great gift.
He stood on guard for thee.
So must we.
