Funeral Today for BC Soldier Killed in CFB Wainwright Fire

The funeral for one of the four Canadian soldiers killed in a fire at a military base in Alberta is today in Vancouver. The ceremony honouring 23-year-old Pte. Aidan Goulding will take place at the Seaforth Armoury where family, friends and members of the armed forces are expected to pay their respects. Goulding was part [...]

Funeral Today for BC Soldier Killed in CFB Wainwright Fire

TL;DR

  • Funeral for Pte. Aidan Goulding to be held in Vancouver.
  • Goulding was one of four Canadian soldiers killed in a fire at CFB Wainwright, Alberta.
  • The incident occurred during a live-fire training exercise on a grenade range.
  • He was 23 years old and part of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
  • Goulding is remembered as an excellent athlete with a contagious laugh and looked forward to peacekeeping in Latvia.