Updated Information – Tentative Repatriation for Fallen Canadian Soldiers Set to Take Place on Wednesday

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File photo the first time the name “Highway of Heroes” was mentioned as three fallen soldiers were repatriated.

  • Capt. Brenden Ian MacDonald, Capt. Kevin Hagen,  Capt. Maxime Miron-Morin, Sub-Lt. Matthew Pyke, Sub-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough, Master Cpl. Matthew Cousins.  These six brave members of the Canadian Forces lost their lives aboard a Canadian military helicopter that crashed off the coast of Greece on Wednesday April 29, 2020 .
  • The remains that have been recovered from the crash site will arrive CFB Trenton on Wednesday May 6th at 2.00 PM.  Following an arrival ceremony, a procession will travel to Toronto along the Highway of Heroes.

 

Today’s Northumberland will provide more details as they become available.

Statement from Commanders of the RCN and RCAF on the Crash of a CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter

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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