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158th soldier killed in Afghanistan repatriated

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The repatriation ceremony of Master Corporal Byron Greffs in Trenton on Nov. 1, 2011

TRENTON, Ont. (01/11/11) – Corporal Byron Greff, 28, was repatriated today, Nov. 1, 2011 at CFB Trenton at 5 p.m. sharp. Greff, a member of Edmonton-based 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, was killed by a suicide bomber near Kabul, Afghanistan. Greff was one of 17 people killed in the attack and is the 158th Canadian soldier to be killed in Afghanistan. Photo by Melissa Murray.
Soldiers carrying the casket of Master Corporal Byron Greffs exit the plane on his return from Afghanistan. Photo by Megan Mattice.
Family and friends of Master Corporal Bron Greffs lay flowers on his casket before the trip down Highway of Heros. Photo by Megan Mattice.
Soldiers carry the casket of Master Corporal Byron Greff off the plane after his return from Afghanistan. Photo by Megan Mattice.
Soldiers carry the casket of Master Corporal Byron Greff off the plane after his return from Afghanistan. Photo by Megan Mattice.
Soldiers carry the casket of Master Corporal Byron Greff off the plane after his return from Afghanistan. Photo by Megan Mattice.
Family and friends of Master Corporal Bron Greffs lay flowers on his casket before the trip down Highway of Heros. Photo by Megan Mattice.
Family and friends of Master Corporal Bron Greffs lay flowers on his casket before the trip down Highway of Heros. Photo by Megan Mattice.
Soldiers carry the casket of Master Corporal Byron Greff to a hurst before the trip down the Highway of Heros. Photo by Megan Mattice.
Soldiers carry the casket of Master Corporal Byron Greff to a hurst before the trip down the Highway of Heros. Photo by Megan Mattice.
Soldiers carry the casket of Master Corporal Byron Greff off the plane after his return from Afghanistan. Photo by Megan Mattice.
TRENTON, Ont (11/01/11) - Pallbearers emerge from a C-17 carrying the body of Master Corporal Byron Garth Greff during repatriation ceremonies at 8 Wing Trenton on November 1. MCpl Greff was killed by a vehicle-borne IED in Kabul on October 29. Photo by Stephen Norman.
TRENTON, Ont (11/01/11) - Pallbearers carry the body of Master Corporal Byron Garth Greff during repatriation ceremonies at 8 Wing Trenton on November 1. Photo by Stephen Norman.
TRENTON, Ont (11/01/11) - Keller Gref, son of the late Master Corporal Byron Garth Greff prepares to lay a rose on his father's casket during repatriation ceremonies at 8 Wing Trenton on November 1. MCpl Greff was killed by a vehicle-borne IED in Kabul on October 29. Photo by Stephen Norman.

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