Captain Jeff Francis served as Forward Observation Officer leading a team from 1RCHA, attached to the RCR Battle Group on Roto 3, from February to August 2007. While returning from a mission, his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device, killing all occupants. He was 36 years old and leaves behind his wife Sylvie Secours and 8-month-old son Ry Secours-Francis.