Recipient of Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)
Private, 2 Field Ambulance, based at CFB Petawawa. He was a medical technician serving with the Task Force Kandahar Health Services Unit, part of the Canadian contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Pte Miller and MCpl Kristal Giesebrecht were killed when their armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Panjwai district about 20 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City. The two medics were attached to a unit of 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group that was on its way to deal with a mine that had been found in the doorway of a house. A third soldier was injured in the blast and airlifted to hospital at Kandahar Air Field.
Aged 21, Pte Miller was born in Sudbury, Ontario. He joined the military in 2006 and was serving on his first overseas deployment. His commanding officer said Pte Miller will be remembered as someone who would give his fellow soldiers the shirt off his back and was always the first to volunteer. He was very confident in both his soldiering and clinical skills. He was nicknamed "Caillou" for his remarkable resemblance to the cartoon character. An accomplished cook, he loved to share in good food, good times and good spirits. He was proudly following in the footsteps of his father who served in Kandahar City in 2008 as part of the Greater Sudbury Police Service's contribution to the Canadian Civilian Police training contingent.
Pte Miller leaves behind his partner Staci Jessup, parents Wendy Miller and Raymond Ealdama, sister Emma and brothers Jordan and Justin, other family members and many friends.
Funeral service with full military honours held on July 3, 2010 at Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Sudbury. Cremation will follow, with interment in the Field of Honour Civic Cemetery.
Canada has now lost 150 military personnel since the Afghanistan mission began in 2002. One diplomat, a journalist and two aid workers have also died.
*Thanks to Jennifer K and K&D for the grave photos∼MILLER, Andrew
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MILLER, Andrew Christopher Alexander On June 26th, 2010 at approximately 11:30 A.M. Afghanistan time, Private Andrew Miller 21 years was killed by an improvised device in the district of Panjwayi, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Andrew was born and raised in Sudbury and attended St. Charles College before joining the Canadian military at age 17. Andrew trained to become a medic and was assigned to 2 Field Ambulance Unit at the time of his death. Andrew is survived by his mother Wendy Miller and his father Raymond Ealdama, sister Emma and brothers Jordan and Justin all of Sudbury, as well as soul mate Staci Jessup of Foymount and Marita Kennedy husband Greg Kennedy, cousin to Andrew Nathan of New Liskeard and Brian Miller soul mate Sharon Clermont cousin Declan of Sudbury and special nephew of Mark Ealdama soul mate Ashley Perks of Toronto. Andrew was proudly following in his fathers footsteps initially into the military and then by deploying to Afghanistan. His father served in Afghanistan in 2008 as part of the Greater Sudbury Police Services contribution to the Canadian Civilian Police training contingent in Kandahar City. Andrew believed strongly in the mission and went to Afghanistan knowing he was making a difference for the Afghan people. Andrew loved his job and died upholding his beliefs and values in the service of his country. The Miller/Ealdama families have been committed to a life time of sacrifice and service to community and country and are deeply saddened by the loss of their son/brother. They take solace in knowing he was doing what he loved and making a difference in the world at the time of his death. Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St. Sudbury
Funeral Prayers In the Glad Tidings Tabernacle Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 at 11 am
1101 Regent St. Sudbury. Cremation with interment in the Field of Honour Civic Cemetery. Donations in memory of Andrew to the Military Families Fund would be appreciated.(Friends may call from 2-4; 7-9 P.M. FRIDAY).
Private, 2 Field Ambulance, based at CFB Petawawa. He was a medical technician serving with the Task Force Kandahar Health Services Unit, part of the Canadian contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Pte Miller and MCpl Kristal Giesebrecht were killed when their armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Panjwai district about 20 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City. The two medics were attached to a unit of 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group that was on its way to deal with a mine that had been found in the doorway of a house. A third soldier was injured in the blast and airlifted to hospital at Kandahar Air Field.
Aged 21, Pte Miller was born in Sudbury, Ontario. He joined the military in 2006 and was serving on his first overseas deployment. His commanding officer said Pte Miller will be remembered as someone who would give his fellow soldiers the shirt off his back and was always the first to volunteer. He was very confident in both his soldiering and clinical skills. He was nicknamed "Caillou" for his remarkable resemblance to the cartoon character. An accomplished cook, he loved to share in good food, good times and good spirits. He was proudly following in the footsteps of his father who served in Kandahar City in 2008 as part of the Greater Sudbury Police Service's contribution to the Canadian Civilian Police training contingent.
Pte Miller leaves behind his partner Staci Jessup, parents Wendy Miller and Raymond Ealdama, sister Emma and brothers Jordan and Justin, other family members and many friends.
Funeral service with full military honours held on July 3, 2010 at Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Sudbury. Cremation will follow, with interment in the Field of Honour Civic Cemetery.
Canada has now lost 150 military personnel since the Afghanistan mission began in 2002. One diplomat, a journalist and two aid workers have also died.
*Thanks to Jennifer K and K&D for the grave photos∼MILLER, Andrew
June 28, 2010 21
MILLER, Andrew Christopher Alexander On June 26th, 2010 at approximately 11:30 A.M. Afghanistan time, Private Andrew Miller 21 years was killed by an improvised device in the district of Panjwayi, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Andrew was born and raised in Sudbury and attended St. Charles College before joining the Canadian military at age 17. Andrew trained to become a medic and was assigned to 2 Field Ambulance Unit at the time of his death. Andrew is survived by his mother Wendy Miller and his father Raymond Ealdama, sister Emma and brothers Jordan and Justin all of Sudbury, as well as soul mate Staci Jessup of Foymount and Marita Kennedy husband Greg Kennedy, cousin to Andrew Nathan of New Liskeard and Brian Miller soul mate Sharon Clermont cousin Declan of Sudbury and special nephew of Mark Ealdama soul mate Ashley Perks of Toronto. Andrew was proudly following in his fathers footsteps initially into the military and then by deploying to Afghanistan. His father served in Afghanistan in 2008 as part of the Greater Sudbury Police Services contribution to the Canadian Civilian Police training contingent in Kandahar City. Andrew believed strongly in the mission and went to Afghanistan knowing he was making a difference for the Afghan people. Andrew loved his job and died upholding his beliefs and values in the service of his country. The Miller/Ealdama families have been committed to a life time of sacrifice and service to community and country and are deeply saddened by the loss of their son/brother. They take solace in knowing he was doing what he loved and making a difference in the world at the time of his death. Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St. Sudbury
Funeral Prayers In the Glad Tidings Tabernacle Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 at 11 am
1101 Regent St. Sudbury. Cremation with interment in the Field of Honour Civic Cemetery. Donations in memory of Andrew to the Military Families Fund would be appreciated.(Friends may call from 2-4; 7-9 P.M. FRIDAY).
Recipient of Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)
Private, 2 Field Ambulance, based at CFB Petawawa. He was a medical technician serving with the Task Force Kandahar Health Services Unit, part of the Canadian contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Pte Miller and MCpl Kristal Giesebrecht were killed when their armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Panjwai district about 20 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City. The two medics were attached to a unit of 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group that was on its way to deal with a mine that had been found in the doorway of a house. A third soldier was injured in the blast and airlifted to hospital at Kandahar Air Field.
Aged 21, Pte Miller was born in Sudbury, Ontario. He joined the military in 2006 and was serving on his first overseas deployment. His commanding officer said Pte Miller will be remembered as someone who would give his fellow soldiers the shirt off his back and was always the first to volunteer. He was very confident in both his soldiering and clinical skills. He was nicknamed "Caillou" for his remarkable resemblance to the cartoon character. An accomplished cook, he loved to share in good food, good times and good spirits. He was proudly following in the footsteps of his father who served in Kandahar City in 2008 as part of the Greater Sudbury Police Service's contribution to the Canadian Civilian Police training contingent.
Pte Miller leaves behind his partner Staci Jessup, parents Wendy Miller and Raymond Ealdama, sister Emma and brothers Jordan and Justin, other family members and many friends.
Funeral service with full military honours held on July 3, 2010 at Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Sudbury. Cremation will follow, with interment in the Field of Honour Civic Cemetery.
Canada has now lost 150 military personnel since the Afghanistan mission began in 2002. One diplomat, a journalist and two aid workers have also died.
*Thanks to Jennifer K and K&D for the grave photos∼MILLER, Andrew
June 28, 2010 21
MILLER, Andrew Christopher Alexander On June 26th, 2010 at approximately 11:30 A.M. Afghanistan time, Private Andrew Miller 21 years was killed by an improvised device in the district of Panjwayi, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Andrew was born and raised in Sudbury and attended St. Charles College before joining the Canadian military at age 17. Andrew trained to become a medic and was assigned to 2 Field Ambulance Unit at the time of his death. Andrew is survived by his mother Wendy Miller and his father Raymond Ealdama, sister Emma and brothers Jordan and Justin all of Sudbury, as well as soul mate Staci Jessup of Foymount and Marita Kennedy husband Greg Kennedy, cousin to Andrew Nathan of New Liskeard and Brian Miller soul mate Sharon Clermont cousin Declan of Sudbury and special nephew of Mark Ealdama soul mate Ashley Perks of Toronto. Andrew was proudly following in his fathers footsteps initially into the military and then by deploying to Afghanistan. His father served in Afghanistan in 2008 as part of the Greater Sudbury Police Services contribution to the Canadian Civilian Police training contingent in Kandahar City. Andrew believed strongly in the mission and went to Afghanistan knowing he was making a difference for the Afghan people. Andrew loved his job and died upholding his beliefs and values in the service of his country. The Miller/Ealdama families have been committed to a life time of sacrifice and service to community and country and are deeply saddened by the loss of their son/brother. They take solace in knowing he was doing what he loved and making a difference in the world at the time of his death. Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St. Sudbury
Funeral Prayers In the Glad Tidings Tabernacle Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 at 11 am
1101 Regent St. Sudbury. Cremation with interment in the Field of Honour Civic Cemetery. Donations in memory of Andrew to the Military Families Fund would be appreciated.(Friends may call from 2-4; 7-9 P.M. FRIDAY).
Private, 2 Field Ambulance, based at CFB Petawawa. He was a medical technician serving with the Task Force Kandahar Health Services Unit, part of the Canadian contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Pte Miller and MCpl Kristal Giesebrecht were killed when their armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Panjwai district about 20 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City. The two medics were attached to a unit of 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group that was on its way to deal with a mine that had been found in the doorway of a house. A third soldier was injured in the blast and airlifted to hospital at Kandahar Air Field.
Aged 21, Pte Miller was born in Sudbury, Ontario. He joined the military in 2006 and was serving on his first overseas deployment. His commanding officer said Pte Miller will be remembered as someone who would give his fellow soldiers the shirt off his back and was always the first to volunteer. He was very confident in both his soldiering and clinical skills. He was nicknamed "Caillou" for his remarkable resemblance to the cartoon character. An accomplished cook, he loved to share in good food, good times and good spirits. He was proudly following in the footsteps of his father who served in Kandahar City in 2008 as part of the Greater Sudbury Police Service's contribution to the Canadian Civilian Police training contingent.
Pte Miller leaves behind his partner Staci Jessup, parents Wendy Miller and Raymond Ealdama, sister Emma and brothers Jordan and Justin, other family members and many friends.
Funeral service with full military honours held on July 3, 2010 at Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Sudbury. Cremation will follow, with interment in the Field of Honour Civic Cemetery.
Canada has now lost 150 military personnel since the Afghanistan mission began in 2002. One diplomat, a journalist and two aid workers have also died.
*Thanks to Jennifer K and K&D for the grave photos∼MILLER, Andrew
June 28, 2010 21
MILLER, Andrew Christopher Alexander On June 26th, 2010 at approximately 11:30 A.M. Afghanistan time, Private Andrew Miller 21 years was killed by an improvised device in the district of Panjwayi, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Andrew was born and raised in Sudbury and attended St. Charles College before joining the Canadian military at age 17. Andrew trained to become a medic and was assigned to 2 Field Ambulance Unit at the time of his death. Andrew is survived by his mother Wendy Miller and his father Raymond Ealdama, sister Emma and brothers Jordan and Justin all of Sudbury, as well as soul mate Staci Jessup of Foymount and Marita Kennedy husband Greg Kennedy, cousin to Andrew Nathan of New Liskeard and Brian Miller soul mate Sharon Clermont cousin Declan of Sudbury and special nephew of Mark Ealdama soul mate Ashley Perks of Toronto. Andrew was proudly following in his fathers footsteps initially into the military and then by deploying to Afghanistan. His father served in Afghanistan in 2008 as part of the Greater Sudbury Police Services contribution to the Canadian Civilian Police training contingent in Kandahar City. Andrew believed strongly in the mission and went to Afghanistan knowing he was making a difference for the Afghan people. Andrew loved his job and died upholding his beliefs and values in the service of his country. The Miller/Ealdama families have been committed to a life time of sacrifice and service to community and country and are deeply saddened by the loss of their son/brother. They take solace in knowing he was doing what he loved and making a difference in the world at the time of his death. Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St. Sudbury
Funeral Prayers In the Glad Tidings Tabernacle Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 at 11 am
1101 Regent St. Sudbury. Cremation with interment in the Field of Honour Civic Cemetery. Donations in memory of Andrew to the Military Families Fund would be appreciated.(Friends may call from 2-4; 7-9 P.M. FRIDAY).
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