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Newfoundland soldier laid to rest

The body of Cpl. Brian Pinksen is placed into a hearse for the journey to Sop’s Arm for burial after a private family funeral today in Corner Brook. — Photo by Geraldine Brophy/Transcontinental Media

Published on September 8th, 2010; Published on September 8th, 2010

Topics :: Corner Brook , Newfoundland , Afghanistan

A funeral for Cpl. Brian Pinksen was held on the province’s west coast today.

The funeral service was held at a church in Corner Brook following which Pinksen’s body was taken to Sop’s Arm for burial.

Pinksen was injured by an improvised explosive device during a patrol in the Panjwaii District of Afghanistan on Aug. 22. He died at a hospital in Germany Aug. 30.

He was a member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment’s 2nd Battalion based out of Corner Brook.

The commanding officer in Corner Brook, Lt.-Col. John MacDonald, had told people wishing to pay their respects to fly Canadian flags and use yellow ribbons to show their support.

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EX Rifleman Leo Stamp QOR

- September 9th, 2010 at 08:07:50

My best wishes to the family. Brian did not die in vane. He was doing his duty as a great Newfoundlander and Canadian.

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