Mike Starker
May 10th, 2008 by Rob
Mike Starker returned to Canada yesterday. Mike became the 83rd Canadian Soldier to die in Afghanistan when he died last Tuesday in southern Afghanistan when his patrol was ambushed.
His family issued a statement saying: “Mike loved being a paramedic with Calgary EMS and loved being a soldier in the Canadian Forces, especially his time in the Canadian Airborne Regiment.”
“Michael died doing what he loved. In his heart, he was a soldier and in his blood, a paramedic. But soldiering wasn’t the only thing that Mike gave his heart to. He gave his heart and soul to his wife, parents, family and friends.”
Mike was a former member of 2 Commando, serving from 1991 to 1995. He left the military to become a Paramedic in Calgary where he grew up. He served as a reservist with 15 Field Ambulance and was on his second tour of Afghanistan when he died.
R.I.P. Jumper…
R.I.P.
You will not be forgotten.
Bick
The Airborne brotherhood has lost another good man.Mike lost his life helping those who could not always help themselves.His sacrifice will not be forgotten,especially by those who were fortunate to have met and known Mike.Fair winds and soft landings Mike.God bless you.AIRBORNE.
Rest in peace, Mike.
Godspeed Michael………