Federal Retirees mourns lives lost in CFB Wainwright tragedy

The National Association of Federal Retirees joins Canadians across the country in mourning the four Canadian Armed Forces members who lost their lives in the tragic fire at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, on Oct. 17.

The National Association of Federal Retirees joins Canadians across the country in mourning the four Canadian Armed Forces members who lost their lives in the tragic fire at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, on Oct. 17.

We remember Sergeant Morgan Wong, Private Shaun Farrell, Private Aidan Goulding and Private Hayden Lykkemark, and extend our heartfelt condolences to their families, friends and colleagues. Our thoughts are with all those who were injured in this tragedy and their loved ones.

With many serving and retired military members and their families among our membership, we know this loss will be felt deeply across the military community.

We are grateful to the first responders, medical teams and military personnel who have worked tirelessly to help those affected.

For more information, read the official statement from the Department of National Defence and the joint message from the chief of the defence staff, the Canadian Armed Forces chief warrant officer and the deputy minister of national defence.

Support is available for those affected. Canadian Armed Forces members, National Defence employees and their families can access the Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program, the Employee Assistance Program and Canadian Forces Health Services.