The death of six soldiers rocks Oromocto

Oromocto, N.B. -- The small town of Oromocto, N.B. was rocked Sunday with news that five of the six soldiers killed in the deadliest day for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan hailed from the nearby Gagetown military base.

"It's going to be one of the greatest shocks to the town of Ormomocto -- when you have five, it's a big shock,'' said Mayor Faye Tidd.

MICHAEL McCAFFERTY comments: I spent my 'teen' years growing up in Oromocto and attended OROMOCTO HIGH SCHOOL. Oromocto has a special place in my heart and I share the sorrow and sadness of the news the 5 of the 6 soldiers killed in Afghanistan are from Oromocto. It truly is a sad day day for Oromocto. My prayers and sympathy go out to the families.