Canadain Forces Member serving in Latvia has died

A Canadian Armed Forces member serving in Latvia has died.

Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, deployed on Operation REASSURANCE, died near Riga, Latvia, on January 29.

The circumstances surrounding Gunner Halmagean’s death are currently under investigation by the Canadian Forces Military Police with support from the Latvian State Police. At this time, no further information will be provided, and there is no indication that this incident poses an increased threat to the safety and security of our deployed members.

Halmagean was originally from Hamilton, Ontario, and was posted to the 4th Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, part of 6 Canadian Combat Support Brigade, which is based at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in Oromocto, New Brunswick.