Poetic Obituaries: The following poem, entitled "Why We Fight,"

was written in Afghanistan in 2006 by Cpl. Andrew Grenon of Windsor, Ont., one of three Canadian soldiers who died Wednesday in an anbush in the volatile Zhari district. It was released Thursday by members of Grenon's family.

Why We Fight

from The Canadian Press: 'Why We Fight,' a poem by slain Canadian soldier Cpl. Andrew Grenon
also The Windsor Star: Soldier son found niche in Army

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