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Recent Canadian Navy News	Thursday 7 October 2004

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Navy brass hail sailor as hero

By KEVIN COX AND SHAWNA RICHER
Thursday, October 7, 2004 - Globe and Mail
HALIFAX -- Lieutenant Christopher Saunders was hailed as a hero and a family man by grieving senior navy officers last night. "This is an extremely difficult night for all of us," Commodore Tyrone Pile said. "We were shocked by the news. Obviously, these are the most difficult moments for us as members of the military family to pass on news such as this." (Link to News Article)

Chicoutimi sailor mourned in Saint John
WebPosted Oct 7 2004 07:30 AM EDT

SAINT JOHN — A family in Saint John is mourning the death of Lieut. Christopher Saunders, a submariner on the fire-ravaged HMCS Chicoutimi who died during a rescue attempt off the coast of Ireland Wednesday night. Saunders, a 32-year-old combat engineer, grew up in the Kennebecasis Valley, outside Saint John. His parents still live in the area. He also leaves a wife Gwen, and two young sons in Halifax. (Link to News Article)

Crew face third night on fire sub

More than 50 Canadian sailors face another night on a submarine drifting off Ireland's west coast after a fire knocked out its engines two days ago. The HMCS Chicoutimi crew are said to be bearing up and its systems are recovering by the hour. But one, Lt Chris Saunders, died from his injuries and two were airlifted to hospital suffering smoke inhalation. High winds and waves have hampered the rescue effort and it could be Friday morning before the vessel can be towed. (Link to News Article)