Ottawa – Ambassador Omar Samad expressed his deep sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Private Robert Costall, who died in combat in Southern Afghanistan on March 29. Sending a message of condolences to Pri. Costall’s family, he said:

“We share in your sorrow, as we stand together to defend freedom and dignity. While defending those values against our common enemies, Private Costall gave his life, and the people of Afghanistan will not forget his ultimate sacrifice.”