Death of a Canadian Forces search and rescue technician during rescue mission:
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A search and rescue technician from 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., died while participating in a rescue mission near Igloolik (Hall Bay), Nunavut, on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 27.
“On behalf of the Defence family and our brave men and women in uniform, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family, friends and comrades of Sergeant Janick Gilbert, who died yesterday in Nunavut.
“He lost his life in the service of his country while unselfishly answering the call for help,” said the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lieutenant-General André Deschamps.
Sergeant Janick Gilbert was a search and rescue technician with 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron.
“It is with deep sorrow that we learned about the death of Janick,” said 8 Wing Commander Colonel Sean Friday. “Janick will always be remembered as a respected family member of 8 Wing who was committed to helping people in need. At this most sorrowful time, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his many friends.”
The search and rescue mission was a collaborative effort that included aircraft and crews from 17 Wing Winnipeg, Man., 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., 9 Wing Gander, N.L., and 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S. It was coordinated by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton. The mission itself resulted in the rescue of two local citizens.
The incident is currently under investigation.
“On behalf of the Defence family and our brave men and women in uniform, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family, friends and comrades of Sergeant Janick Gilbert, who died yesterday in Nunavut.
“He lost his life in the service of his country while unselfishly answering the call for help,” said the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lieutenant-General André Deschamps.
Sergeant Janick Gilbert was a search and rescue technician with 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron.
“It is with deep sorrow that we learned about the death of Janick,” said 8 Wing Commander Colonel Sean Friday. “Janick will always be remembered as a respected family member of 8 Wing who was committed to helping people in need. At this most sorrowful time, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his many friends.”
The search and rescue mission was a collaborative effort that included aircraft and crews from 17 Wing Winnipeg, Man., 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., 9 Wing Gander, N.L., and 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S. It was coordinated by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton. The mission itself resulted in the rescue of two local citizens.
The incident is currently under investigation.
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