Wainwright soldier remembered as dedicated brother, friend at funeral

A funeral service is scheduled to be held for Sgt. Morgan Wong, one of the four Canadian Armed Forces members who lost their lives in the recent CFB Wainwright fire. The service is set to commence at 10 a.m. local time on Sunday in Edmonton. Wong's family has expressed their pride in him, stating that he was always there for anyone in need and was proud to serve in the CAF.

Described as an incredible person who loved being active and spending time with loved ones, Wong was a 26-year-old born in Edmonton and a graduate of the University of Alberta, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2022. He also held certificates in real estate and civil-military leadership. Wong began serving as a medical first responder with St. John Ambulance in 2022.

His family revealed that he joined the CAF in December 2017 and participated in Operation Reassurance in Latvia from October 2024 to June 2025. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday during live-fire exercises as part of training for potential deployment overseas, including to Latvia and other regions. Wong's family stated that he was training in Wainwright to prepare for his second tour in Europe.

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