Private, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Gagetown, New Brunswick. Age 20. He was from Saint John NB, the only child of Donald and Lauren (Lester) Greenslade.
He was one of six Canadian soldiers killed after a roadside bomb exploded near their light-armoured vehicle 75 km west of Kandahar City, Afghanistan. Four soldiers survived the attack, although one had serious injuries. They were serving with NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in a major offensive against the Taliban. It was the largest single-day combat death toll suffered by Canadian troops since the Korean War.
Pte Greenslade was remembered by comrades as an avid movie buff and golf fanatic who entertained his platoon by singing hip hop.
Recipient of Sacrifice Medal (posthumous).
Besides his parents, he is survived by grandparents Mabel Greenslade and David & Marilyn Lester; aunts and uncles, cousins, many friends and his beloved Airedale terrier Colby. He was predeceased by grandfather, Percy Greenslade; grandmother, Alva Lester; and his Uncle, Calvin Greenslade.
Repatriation ceremony held at CFB Trenton on April 11, 2007. Funeral service held at Main Street Baptist Church, Saint John, on April 19, 2007.
*Sincere thanks to Linda Crawford for her generous sponsorship of this page
*Thank you to Heather Hamilton and to RK for the photos.
Please visit the fallen:
Sgt Donald Lucas
MCpl Christopher Stannix
Cpl Brent Poland
Cpl Aaron E. Williams
Pte Kevin Kennedy
∼GREENSLADE, David Robert- Pte. David Robert Greenslade, CFB Gagetown, Oromocto, NB died tragically while on tour of duty Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2007 at the Maywand District in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was one of six Canadian soldiers killed after a roadside bomb exploded near their light-armoured vehicle 75 km west of Kandahar City, Afghanistan. Four soldiers survived the attack, although one had serious injuries. They were serving with NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in a major offensive against the Taliban. It was the largest single-day death toll suffered by Canadian troops since the Korean War.
Born May 6, 1986 in Saint John, NB, he was the son of Donald and Lauren (Lester) Greenslade. David enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and dog Colby. He enjoyed golfing, which he learned from his grandfather, and amazed friends with his abilities. Said friend Pat Leblanc, "I've never seen a guy that skinny hit a ball that far". David's other hobbies included water skiing, swimming, and kayaking. He was a movie buff who often entertained family and friends with his renditions of Forrest Gump and Mel Gibson's speech to his troops in "We Were Soldiers", among others. David kept everyone entertained with his amazing sense of humour. He was known among his comrades to be a morale booster during times of stress while in the field. He left a special impression on every individual he met, whether they talked for minutes or hours. Before graduating from Saint John High School in 2004, David had decided on a career in the armed forces. He enjoyed the training and served proudly for a cause in which he believed for three years, leading up to his first tour of duty in Afghanistan. David will be fondly remembered by his own "Band of Brothers" in the 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment and 1st Royal New Brunswick Regiment. David was one of those who gave the last full measure of devotion. At the age of 20, his was a life worthwhile. David was a christian and a member of Main Street Bptist Church and attended sunday school. Funeral services were held at Main Street Baptist Church on Thursday April 19th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment was at Fernhill Cemetery. Donations in memory of David can be made to the Main Street Baptist Church, 211 Main Street, Saint John, NB (www.mainstreetbaptist.ca)
IN HONOR OF DAVID AND ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS
The Pte. David Greenslade Memorial Bursary
A bursary has been created to honour the memory of Pte. David Greenslade, a 2004 graduate of Saint John High School, . David, aged 20, was based out of CFB Gagetown, and part of the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment.
This bursary has been created through the generosity of Strescon Limited, the Saint John Fire Department, Kent Building Supplies, Irving Oil, BLT Foods Ltd – Dairy Queen, T. S. Simms, Atlantic Windoor, Moosehead Breweries, the employees of Wal-Mart, the employees of Wyndham Worldwide and the people of Greater Saint John.
He was one of six Canadian soldiers killed after a roadside bomb exploded near their light-armoured vehicle 75 km west of Kandahar City, Afghanistan. Four soldiers survived the attack, although one had serious injuries. They were serving with NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in a major offensive against the Taliban. It was the largest single-day combat death toll suffered by Canadian troops since the Korean War.
Pte Greenslade was remembered by comrades as an avid movie buff and golf fanatic who entertained his platoon by singing hip hop.
Recipient of Sacrifice Medal (posthumous).
Besides his parents, he is survived by grandparents Mabel Greenslade and David & Marilyn Lester; aunts and uncles, cousins, many friends and his beloved Airedale terrier Colby. He was predeceased by grandfather, Percy Greenslade; grandmother, Alva Lester; and his Uncle, Calvin Greenslade.
Repatriation ceremony held at CFB Trenton on April 11, 2007. Funeral service held at Main Street Baptist Church, Saint John, on April 19, 2007.
*Sincere thanks to Linda Crawford for her generous sponsorship of this page
*Thank you to Heather Hamilton and to RK for the photos.
Please visit the fallen:
Sgt Donald Lucas
MCpl Christopher Stannix
Cpl Brent Poland
Cpl Aaron E. Williams
Pte Kevin Kennedy
∼GREENSLADE, David Robert- Pte. David Robert Greenslade, CFB Gagetown, Oromocto, NB died tragically while on tour of duty Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2007 at the Maywand District in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was one of six Canadian soldiers killed after a roadside bomb exploded near their light-armoured vehicle 75 km west of Kandahar City, Afghanistan. Four soldiers survived the attack, although one had serious injuries. They were serving with NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in a major offensive against the Taliban. It was the largest single-day death toll suffered by Canadian troops since the Korean War.
Born May 6, 1986 in Saint John, NB, he was the son of Donald and Lauren (Lester) Greenslade. David enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and dog Colby. He enjoyed golfing, which he learned from his grandfather, and amazed friends with his abilities. Said friend Pat Leblanc, "I've never seen a guy that skinny hit a ball that far". David's other hobbies included water skiing, swimming, and kayaking. He was a movie buff who often entertained family and friends with his renditions of Forrest Gump and Mel Gibson's speech to his troops in "We Were Soldiers", among others. David kept everyone entertained with his amazing sense of humour. He was known among his comrades to be a morale booster during times of stress while in the field. He left a special impression on every individual he met, whether they talked for minutes or hours. Before graduating from Saint John High School in 2004, David had decided on a career in the armed forces. He enjoyed the training and served proudly for a cause in which he believed for three years, leading up to his first tour of duty in Afghanistan. David will be fondly remembered by his own "Band of Brothers" in the 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment and 1st Royal New Brunswick Regiment. David was one of those who gave the last full measure of devotion. At the age of 20, his was a life worthwhile. David was a christian and a member of Main Street Bptist Church and attended sunday school. Funeral services were held at Main Street Baptist Church on Thursday April 19th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment was at Fernhill Cemetery. Donations in memory of David can be made to the Main Street Baptist Church, 211 Main Street, Saint John, NB (www.mainstreetbaptist.ca)
IN HONOR OF DAVID AND ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS
The Pte. David Greenslade Memorial Bursary
A bursary has been created to honour the memory of Pte. David Greenslade, a 2004 graduate of Saint John High School, . David, aged 20, was based out of CFB Gagetown, and part of the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment.
This bursary has been created through the generosity of Strescon Limited, the Saint John Fire Department, Kent Building Supplies, Irving Oil, BLT Foods Ltd – Dairy Queen, T. S. Simms, Atlantic Windoor, Moosehead Breweries, the employees of Wal-Mart, the employees of Wyndham Worldwide and the people of Greater Saint John.
Private, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Gagetown, New Brunswick. Age 20. He was from Saint John NB, the only child of Donald and Lauren (Lester) Greenslade.
He was one of six Canadian soldiers killed after a roadside bomb exploded near their light-armoured vehicle 75 km west of Kandahar City, Afghanistan. Four soldiers survived the attack, although one had serious injuries. They were serving with NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in a major offensive against the Taliban. It was the largest single-day combat death toll suffered by Canadian troops since the Korean War.
Pte Greenslade was remembered by comrades as an avid movie buff and golf fanatic who entertained his platoon by singing hip hop.
Recipient of Sacrifice Medal (posthumous).
Besides his parents, he is survived by grandparents Mabel Greenslade and David & Marilyn Lester; aunts and uncles, cousins, many friends and his beloved Airedale terrier Colby. He was predeceased by grandfather, Percy Greenslade; grandmother, Alva Lester; and his Uncle, Calvin Greenslade.
Repatriation ceremony held at CFB Trenton on April 11, 2007. Funeral service held at Main Street Baptist Church, Saint John, on April 19, 2007.
*Sincere thanks to Linda Crawford for her generous sponsorship of this page
*Thank you to Heather Hamilton and to RK for the photos.
Please visit the fallen:
Sgt Donald Lucas
MCpl Christopher Stannix
Cpl Brent Poland
Cpl Aaron E. Williams
Pte Kevin Kennedy
∼GREENSLADE, David Robert- Pte. David Robert Greenslade, CFB Gagetown, Oromocto, NB died tragically while on tour of duty Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2007 at the Maywand District in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was one of six Canadian soldiers killed after a roadside bomb exploded near their light-armoured vehicle 75 km west of Kandahar City, Afghanistan. Four soldiers survived the attack, although one had serious injuries. They were serving with NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in a major offensive against the Taliban. It was the largest single-day death toll suffered by Canadian troops since the Korean War.
Born May 6, 1986 in Saint John, NB, he was the son of Donald and Lauren (Lester) Greenslade. David enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and dog Colby. He enjoyed golfing, which he learned from his grandfather, and amazed friends with his abilities. Said friend Pat Leblanc, "I've never seen a guy that skinny hit a ball that far". David's other hobbies included water skiing, swimming, and kayaking. He was a movie buff who often entertained family and friends with his renditions of Forrest Gump and Mel Gibson's speech to his troops in "We Were Soldiers", among others. David kept everyone entertained with his amazing sense of humour. He was known among his comrades to be a morale booster during times of stress while in the field. He left a special impression on every individual he met, whether they talked for minutes or hours. Before graduating from Saint John High School in 2004, David had decided on a career in the armed forces. He enjoyed the training and served proudly for a cause in which he believed for three years, leading up to his first tour of duty in Afghanistan. David will be fondly remembered by his own "Band of Brothers" in the 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment and 1st Royal New Brunswick Regiment. David was one of those who gave the last full measure of devotion. At the age of 20, his was a life worthwhile. David was a christian and a member of Main Street Bptist Church and attended sunday school. Funeral services were held at Main Street Baptist Church on Thursday April 19th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment was at Fernhill Cemetery. Donations in memory of David can be made to the Main Street Baptist Church, 211 Main Street, Saint John, NB (www.mainstreetbaptist.ca)
IN HONOR OF DAVID AND ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS
The Pte. David Greenslade Memorial Bursary
A bursary has been created to honour the memory of Pte. David Greenslade, a 2004 graduate of Saint John High School, . David, aged 20, was based out of CFB Gagetown, and part of the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment.
This bursary has been created through the generosity of Strescon Limited, the Saint John Fire Department, Kent Building Supplies, Irving Oil, BLT Foods Ltd – Dairy Queen, T. S. Simms, Atlantic Windoor, Moosehead Breweries, the employees of Wal-Mart, the employees of Wyndham Worldwide and the people of Greater Saint John.
He was one of six Canadian soldiers killed after a roadside bomb exploded near their light-armoured vehicle 75 km west of Kandahar City, Afghanistan. Four soldiers survived the attack, although one had serious injuries. They were serving with NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in a major offensive against the Taliban. It was the largest single-day combat death toll suffered by Canadian troops since the Korean War.
Pte Greenslade was remembered by comrades as an avid movie buff and golf fanatic who entertained his platoon by singing hip hop.
Recipient of Sacrifice Medal (posthumous).
Besides his parents, he is survived by grandparents Mabel Greenslade and David & Marilyn Lester; aunts and uncles, cousins, many friends and his beloved Airedale terrier Colby. He was predeceased by grandfather, Percy Greenslade; grandmother, Alva Lester; and his Uncle, Calvin Greenslade.
Repatriation ceremony held at CFB Trenton on April 11, 2007. Funeral service held at Main Street Baptist Church, Saint John, on April 19, 2007.
*Sincere thanks to Linda Crawford for her generous sponsorship of this page
*Thank you to Heather Hamilton and to RK for the photos.
Please visit the fallen:
Sgt Donald Lucas
MCpl Christopher Stannix
Cpl Brent Poland
Cpl Aaron E. Williams
Pte Kevin Kennedy
∼GREENSLADE, David Robert- Pte. David Robert Greenslade, CFB Gagetown, Oromocto, NB died tragically while on tour of duty Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2007 at the Maywand District in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was one of six Canadian soldiers killed after a roadside bomb exploded near their light-armoured vehicle 75 km west of Kandahar City, Afghanistan. Four soldiers survived the attack, although one had serious injuries. They were serving with NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in a major offensive against the Taliban. It was the largest single-day death toll suffered by Canadian troops since the Korean War.
Born May 6, 1986 in Saint John, NB, he was the son of Donald and Lauren (Lester) Greenslade. David enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and dog Colby. He enjoyed golfing, which he learned from his grandfather, and amazed friends with his abilities. Said friend Pat Leblanc, "I've never seen a guy that skinny hit a ball that far". David's other hobbies included water skiing, swimming, and kayaking. He was a movie buff who often entertained family and friends with his renditions of Forrest Gump and Mel Gibson's speech to his troops in "We Were Soldiers", among others. David kept everyone entertained with his amazing sense of humour. He was known among his comrades to be a morale booster during times of stress while in the field. He left a special impression on every individual he met, whether they talked for minutes or hours. Before graduating from Saint John High School in 2004, David had decided on a career in the armed forces. He enjoyed the training and served proudly for a cause in which he believed for three years, leading up to his first tour of duty in Afghanistan. David will be fondly remembered by his own "Band of Brothers" in the 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment and 1st Royal New Brunswick Regiment. David was one of those who gave the last full measure of devotion. At the age of 20, his was a life worthwhile. David was a christian and a member of Main Street Bptist Church and attended sunday school. Funeral services were held at Main Street Baptist Church on Thursday April 19th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment was at Fernhill Cemetery. Donations in memory of David can be made to the Main Street Baptist Church, 211 Main Street, Saint John, NB (www.mainstreetbaptist.ca)
IN HONOR OF DAVID AND ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS
The Pte. David Greenslade Memorial Bursary
A bursary has been created to honour the memory of Pte. David Greenslade, a 2004 graduate of Saint John High School, . David, aged 20, was based out of CFB Gagetown, and part of the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment.
This bursary has been created through the generosity of Strescon Limited, the Saint John Fire Department, Kent Building Supplies, Irving Oil, BLT Foods Ltd – Dairy Queen, T. S. Simms, Atlantic Windoor, Moosehead Breweries, the employees of Wal-Mart, the employees of Wyndham Worldwide and the people of Greater Saint John.
