Cpl. Brent D. Poland, of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Canadian Regiment. (Photo courtesy of Canadian Forces Image Gallery/ Canadian Virtual War Memorial)Friday marks 15 years since Cpl. Brent Donald Poland of Camlachie was killed in Afghanistan.
Poland, of the Royal Canadian Regiment, died on April 8, 2007. He was 37 years old.
He and five other soldiers were killed when the armoured vehicle they were in drove over a roadside bomb, read a national defence news release.
Poland was buried at the Brigden Bear Creek Presbyterian Cemetery. He has been remembered in the community during past dedication ceremonies and Remembrance Day services.
People in southern Huron and Lambton counties are being told to limit their time outside.
As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.
Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.
Lakeview Cemetery partnered with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 and Memorial Restorations to rejuvenate the monument and the immediate area.
The Sarnia Sting have signed forwards Myles Dunn and Braydon Sisco to OHL Standard Player Agreements.
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) has selected a builder for the long-awaited Blue Coast District School on Townsend Line in Forest.
