Lake named after soldiers killed in action

Two northern Manitoba lakes will be named after soldiers from Manitoba who lost their lives in the Afghanistan conflict,

Premier Gary Doer says.

“In keeping with a long-standing tradition of honouring those Manitobans who made the ultimate sacrifice, we will be naming lakes after Cpl. Keith Morley and Master Cpl. Timothy Wilson,” said the premier.

To date, approximately 2,000 families have received a commemorative certificate in honour of the naming of a geographical feature after a loved one. This memorial recognizes the contributions Manitoba men and women make to Canada and the world.

The two soldiers being honoured are:

• Cpl. Keith Morley, 30, who was born in Winnipeg, served with the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI) and was killed on Sept. 18, 2006, by a suicide bomer.

Morley Lake is located approximately 60 kilometres north of Flin Flon.

• Master Cpl. Timothy Wilson, 30, who also served with 2 PPCLI, died on March 5, 2006, after his vehicle was involved in an accident. 

Wilson of Wawanesa was born in Grande Prairie, Alta., but moved to Manitoba at an early age with his family and will be added to the list of Manitobans who were killed while serving in Afghanistan. Timothy Wilson Lake is located approximately 75 kilometres northeast of Flin Flon.