Highway of Heroes – Repatriation of Captain Aaron Wideman

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A repatriation ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, for Captain Aaron Wideman, a Canadian Armed Forces member of the Latvian Allied Augmentation Team who died while off duty in Riga, Latvia. Following the ceremony, the motorcade will proceed to Toronto, via the Highway of Heroes.

Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (EST). Media are asked to arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST).

Where: 8 Wing, Trenton, ON. Parking is at 2 Air Movements Squadron Passenger Terminal, 6 Northstar Dr. Access is off South Perimeter Road and Highway 2.

Canadian Soldier Dies While Off-Duty in Latvia

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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