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Edmonton funeral held for soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire

Family, friends and Armed Forces members gathered Sunday in Edmonton to say goodbye to one of the soldiers who died in the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

By Northline Newsroom
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Reported by Vancouver Is Awesome; Department of National Defence confirmation pending.

A Canadian flag displayed at a memorial serviceIllustrative photo
A Canadian flag displayed at a memorial service. Photo: Eli Solitas / Unsplash · Unsplash License

A funeral was held Sunday in Edmonton for one of the soldiers killed in the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Vancouver Is Awesome reported. Family, friends and Armed Forces members filled the funeral home.

Why it matters

The service marks the human toll of a fire that killed more than one member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Funerals such as this one are among the first public moments of remembrance for those who died.

What we know

  • The funeral took place Sunday at a funeral home in Edmonton.
  • Family, friends and members of the Armed Forces attended.
  • The soldier was remembered as a dedicated brother and friend.
  • The fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed more than one soldier.

Sources

Facts first. Context second. Sources always. This story was prepared with AI assistance from the sources listed above and reviewed by a Northline editor before publication. How we use AI · Report an error