Major Notes:

• Benjamin Kozlovich went to schools both in Kapuskasing and Manitoulin Island.

• He loves to play volleyball and football.

• He joined the Canadian military (Air force) after graduating from high school.

• Upon completion of basic training in Quebec, he was posted to CFB Edmonton.

• While in Edmonton he completed his training as a medic and served as a member of the Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry (PPCLI) as a dismounted medic.

• He was promoted to the rank of corporal.

• In October of 2009 as part of the NATO mission he was deployed overseas in Afghanistan.

• During his deployment Kozlovich witnessed the death of a best friend who inadvertently stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) while on foot patrol.

• Kozlovich also escaped death and serious injury as he jumped from the area of another IED, resulting in a broken hand.

• He served in the war torn country of Afghanistan for nine months.

• Upon his return he was given the Peace Keepers medal for his tour overseas

• Kozlovich still resides in Edmonton in his position as a medic.