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‘Do not be afraid,’ father says after Canadian soldier dies in Latvia
Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, 24, died during Canada’s largest overseas mission of 2,000 troops in Latvia; investigation ongoing with no sign of wider threat, officials said.
- Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, 24, died near Riga, Latvia, during his first deployment, according to the Department of National Defence.
- The investigation into Halmagean's death is ongoing, conducted by Canadian Forces Military Police, with no indication of any threat to other deployed personnel.
- Local MP Ned Kuruc described Halmagean's death as 'devastating' for the Stoney Creek community where he was known personally.
- Alin Halmagean, Sebastian's father, expressed hope that his son would inspire others to join the military to 'keep our country strong.
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Sebastian Halmagean, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, realized a childhood dream during his first deployment to Latvia, before his death, says his father.
·Montreal, Canada
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Canadian Armed Forces say New Brunswick-based soldier has died in Latvia
The military says in a news release that Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, who was part of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, died Thursday near Riga, Latvia, while on his first overseas deployment.
·Canada
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‘A Hamilton hero has fallen’: Soldier Sebastian Halmagean dies serving overseas
Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from Hamilton, died while serving in Latvia in his first overseas deployment. Prime Minister Mark Carney reacted to the news posting ‘our country is stronger for his service.’
·Hamilton, Canada
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 22%
R 22%
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