Hamilton Soldier’s Casket Returned to Canada from Latvia

The casket of 24-year-old soldier Sebastian Halmagean, who died during his first deployment in Latvia, arrived at Canadian Forces Base Trenton on Tuesday, honored by fellow soldiers and mourners amid snowfall. Halmagean’s father described him as immensely proud to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces and noted his contributions to firefighting efforts in Newfoundland and Labrador. The circumstances of his death, which occurred near Riga, are under investigation by military police. Conservative MP Ned Kuruc paid tribute to Halmagean in the House of Commons, expressing heartfelt condolences to his family.