OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(EMWNews – July 21, 2008) – Our fallen soldier, Corporal James Hayward Arnal, 25, 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI), based out of Shilo, Manitoba is scheduled to return home to Canada tomorrow.

Where:    8 Wing Trenton, Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Ontario.

When:     Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 p.m.

What:     At the wishes of the family, media will be permitted on the
          tarmac.

The Deputy Secretary Policy, Program and Protocol, Mr. Bernard St-Laurent, will attend on behalf of the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada and the Parliamentary Secretary, Mr. Laurie Hawn, will attend on behalf of the Minister of National Defence. Other dignitaries will also be present to pay their respects.

On 18 July 2008, during the conduct of operations in the Panjwayi District, Cpl James Hayward Arnal was killed as a result of an improvised explosive device strike.

Note to the Editor/News Director:

CFB Trenton Public Affairs Officer, Lieutenant Annie Morin, can be reached at (613) 243-7330, or at: [email protected]

Inquiries regarding the deceased or the funeral ceremony may be addressed to, Lieutenant Jeffery Noel, 17 Wing Assisting Public Affairs Officer, BB (204) 277-3439 or at: [email protected]

For all other queries, please contact the Media Liaison Office at 1-866-377-0811.

For flight information, please contact the Air Passenger Terminal at 1-800-487-1186.