Tony Martin mourns Scott Vernelli, related to his wife

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TONY MARTIN, MP

************************* Martin mourns death of Sault soldier SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Sault MP Tony Martin today released the following statement on the death of Sault native Scott Vernelli and three other Canadian soldiers. “The news of the death of four soldiers in Afghanistan today brings great sadness to all Canadians. We in Sault Ste. Marie mourn our own, Master Corporal Scott Francis Vernelli. This brings the reality of the war close to home as Scott is a relative of my wife Anna’s family. “I offer my condolences to Scott’s family, his wife, Marcie and daughter Olivia, to his parents Chuck and Ruth and to the families of Cpl. Tyler Crooks, Trooper Jack Bouthillier and Trooper Corey Joseph Hayes who also died in Afghanistan today.” “Scott served in November Company, 3rd battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment based at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa.

"Scott was proud to wear our country’s uniform and serve the mission. Like his comrades, he wanted to bring peace and stability to a land ravaged by war.

"We remember their sacrifice. We remember their proud service to our country. “We pray for them, their families and also for the Afghan interpreter killed today, and for the eight injured soldiers and another interpreter wounded by the roadside bombs in the two separate incidents in Afghanistan today.” “Knowing the good people in our community we will also offer our support for Scott’s wife and infant Olivia who live in Pembroke.”

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