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‘Do not be afraid,’ father says after Canadian soldier dies in Latvia
Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, 24, died on his first overseas deployment with Canada’s largest NATO mission, with no indication of wider threats, 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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‘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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The fatal victims were from Rosario. They were 77 and 38 years old. Three other car occupants were injured, including a 9-year-old boy.
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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