Master Corporal Colin Bason
Killed in action serving his country in Afghanistan 4 July 2007
Master Corporal Colin Bason (28) was serving with the Task Force in Afghanistan when a vehicle he was riding in was destroyed by a road side bomb. MCpl Bason along with five of his fellow soldiers and a Afghanistan national were killed instantly.
Colin grew up in Abbotsford BC and later joined The Royal Westminster Regiment. Before heading to Afghanistan, Colin had served a tour in Bosnia a few years back. He is survived by his parents and spouse Katrina Blain and daughter Vienna Bason.
On 17 July, a military funeral was held in Aldergrove for Colin. It was estimated that 1100 people attended the service and was made up of fellow soldiers, retired soldiers, law enforcement, corrections, ambulance & fire service and the general public. Many government officials attended including the Lieutenant Governor of BC, local MP's, MLA, and city officials.
The procession started at a local funeral home and traveled through the streets of Aldergrove to the church. The roads were closed and anyone standing on the side of the road stopped to pay respects. A few were even noticed to be emotionally affected by the scene. Colin's coffin was draped with the CF flag and was being carried on the back of a fully restored World War II Bren Gun Carrier. Truly a fitting ride for a fallen infantry soldier.
Colin Bason was the first soldier from the Regiment to be killed in action since 1945.
Photographs of the funeral procession in Aldergrove to the church are posted. If you wish to view them, click here for the link.
Another series of photographs taken at the church and at the grave site. Click here.
Read a letter from the Commanding Officer to all Westie's. Click here.
May He Rest in Peace
The plaque at the top of this page was done by Rod McLeod of Calgary Alberta. More can be seen at
