CFB Wainwright fire victim ‘always there’ for anyone who needed him: family
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Another 39 members were taken to hospital with 19 in critical condition.
As of Tuesday morning, federal Defence Minister David McGuinty said 33 remain in hospital.
In November 2022, Wong’s family said he began to serve as a medical first responder with St.
Federal government says it will take FSIN to court to repay $12.4M in spending He joined the CAF in December 2017 and served on Operation Reassurance in Latvia from October 2024 to June 2025.
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CFB Wainwright fire victim ‘always there’ for anyone who needed him: family
By Sean Previl Global News
Posted October 20, 2026 6:31 pm
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The family of the sergeant killed in a deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright is describing him as someone who was there for anyone who needed him and are thanking the public for its support.
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