Father of slain soldier calls Afghanistan war 'a waste'

James Anderson of Yellowknife, whose son Jordan was killed while serving with the Canadian militaryin Afghanistan, says Canada is paying a huge price for its involvement in the mission.

"I think it was a waste in all respects," he said. "The personal cost, the emotional cost, psychological cost, the financial cost, and Canada's place in the world, quite frankly."

Canada's 12-year mission in Afghanistanofficially ended on Wednesday.

James Anderson's son Jordan Anderson was 25 when he was killed along with five other soldiers bya roadside bomboutside Kabul on July 4, 2007.

Jordanwas born in Iqaluit and grew up inKugaaruk, Nunavut, andTuktoyaktukandInuvikin the Northwest Territories.

James Andersonsays his thoughts lie with those who survived the warand the emotional trauma they may experience for the rest of their lives.

He's concerned veterans aren't getting the help they need from the federal government.

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