Christmas visit for Canadian Troops

Posted Dec 25, 2011 1:53 pm.

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Canadians stationed overseas received a special visit over Christmas.

The governor general spent the holidays visiting Canadian soldiers and civilians in Italy and Afghanistan.

David Johnston says the sacrifice made by Canadians who are away from their families and friends at this time of the year is tremendous.

He was joined on the trip by Defence Minister Peter MacKay and General Walt Natynczyk, chief of the defence staff.

The three men visited earlier this week with Canadian military personnel in Italy who had taken part in the NATO-led mission in Libya.

Then they celebrated Christmas with Canadians soldiers who are now based in Kabul.

The governor general also met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and other senior officials to discuss Canada’s contribution to Afghanistan.

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