The four soldiers killed at CFB Wainwright were based in Edmonton. CTV News Edmonton’s Nahreman Issa has the latest on the victims. <\/p>\n
Sgt. Morgan Wong was an Edmonton-based member of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry when he was killed in the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright fire.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old is remembered by his friends and family as a helper. <\/p>\n
His closest family was not available to speak to CTV News Edmonton, but said in a statement that they were \u201cextremely proud of him.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cHe was an incredible person who was always there whenever anyone needed him.\u201d <\/p>\n
Wong, who was originally based out of CFB Edmonton, was in Wainwright preparing for his second tour in Europe. <\/p>\n
Despite being in his mid-20s, he had a lot of experience under his belt: He graduated from Harry Ainlay High School and earned a Bachelor\u2019s of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta alongside a certificate in civil-military leadership. <\/p>\n
He was also a medical first responder with St. John Ambulance. His colleague, Rhyneice Cook, last volunteered with him a few weeks ago at an event. She\u2019s known him for two years. <\/p>\n
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Sgt. Morgan Wong (far right) and Rhyneice Cook, second to the left, volunteering for St. John’s Ambulance in an undated photo. (Supplied) Sgt. Morgan Wong (far right) and Rhyneice Cook, second to the left, volunteering for St. John’s Ambulance in an undated photo. (Rhyneice Cook) <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had this excellent relationship. He\u2019s a super shy guy, but once he kind of opens up to you, he was incredibly friendly and had a wealth of knowledge,\u201d she told CTV News Edmonton. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe goes out, he does what he has to do, and does it well and exceptionally, then carries on.\u201d <\/p>\n
Cook first heard of his death through another St. John\u2019s volunteer. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt just kept running through my head, \u2018No, it can\u2019t be our Morgan. Not our guy,\u2019\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I saw the pictures of him, I realized that we were in a position we never wanted to be in \u2026 He\u2019ll be missed for sure.\u201d <\/p>\n
Wong joined the CAF in December 2017. He served on Operation Reassurance in Latvia \u2013 the CAF\u2019s largest overseas mission \u2013 from October 2024 to June 2025.<\/p>\n
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CFB Wainwright deceased soldiers composite Pte. Shaun Farrell, left, Pte. Aidan Goulding, Sgt. Morgan Wong and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark. <\/p>\n