A Canadian soldier awarded a medal of valour for braving enemy fire in Afghanistan is angry after he says was jumped from behind and taunted by four men who beat him up in an Ontario bar this weekend.
Master Cpl. Collin Fitzgerald, who was recognized for heroic actions in Afghanistan by Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean on Feb. 19, had his foot broken in three places and needed 10 stitches to close a cut above his right eye.
The 27-year-old soldier also suffered a broken nose and two black eyes in the attack, which occurred early Saturday in Morrisburg, Ont., about one hour south of Ottawa. The soldier was well known in the small town.
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1 Dad // May 17, 2007 at 11:04 am
I was appalled when I read this story about this war-hero was beaten by cowardly punks.
This poor cowards will to get their reward, once they sober up and evaluate the stupidity of their act. I wonder if they ever tried to apologize to this brave young man. I’ve heard some of the stories coming back from young soldiers coming back from a peace keeping mission.
To the cowards I say: if you can’t recount your actions to your mother, with your head held high, your job is not complete. You need to come clean, for the sake of yourself. SHAME ON YOU.
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