James Patrick Macneil

Canadian Sgt. James MacNeil, age 28, was killed on June 21, 2010, due to an improvised explosive device. He was patrolling with the Afghan army near Nakhonay, a village southwest of the city of Kandahar, when the device exploded. 

He was from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and was a 10-year veteran of the Canadian Forces and was on his fourth deployment. He was based in Petawawa, Ont., with the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that James Patrick Macneil is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen