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Morgan Wong, 26, one of the soldiers killed in the Wainwright fire on Oct. 17, 2026 was an active volunteer at St. John Ambulance in Edmonton (Submitted: Rhyneice Cook)<\/p>\nA solider killed in a fire which broke out Canadian Forces base in Wainwright is being remembered in the\u00a0Edmonton community as a leader and mentor.<\/p>\n
Sgt. Morgan Wong is one of four soldiers killed in the tragic incident Saturday at the base located southeast of Edmonton.<\/p>\n
Rhyneice Cook, community services coordinator, St. John Ambulance says she was shocked when a co-worker told her the tragic news.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first the came to my mind was like \u2018oh my god that can\u2019t be our Morgan!\u2019\u2019\u201d Cook said.<\/p>\n
Cook met Wong when an active volunteer was with\u00a0Edmonton\u2019s St. John ambulance. He was a medical-first responder for over four years.<\/p>\n
Morgan Wong, 26, one of the soldiers killed in the Wainwright fire on Oct. 17, 2026 was an active volunteer at St. John Ambulance in Edmonton (Submitted: Rhyneice Cook)<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was always out helping as best as he can,\u201d Cook recalled. \u201cHe was a very quite subdued gentleman until you get to know him, kinda break down the walls and then he\u2019s goofy and caring and funny.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cook says he brought so much knowledge and commitment to the team, describing him as a \u201cbright light.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think I said \u2018thank you\u2019 enough to him for the commitment that he gave to the organization,\u201d Cook said.<\/p>\n
Wong, 26, graduated from Harry Ainlay High School and had a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta.<\/p>\n
He was originally based out of Canadian forces base in Edmonton and was in Wainwright preparing for his second tour in Europe.<\/p>\n
\u201cI saw him two weeks ago at the AsiaFest event,\u201d Cook said. \u201cHe was really excited about his recent promotion in the military, and he was just trying to get in a few more volunteer hours before he headed to base.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ward Kahiio Councillor Karen Tang said the whole Canadian Chinese community in Edmonton was mourning Wong\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s an active volunteer and he sacrificed his life protecting the country, protecting the community and I think he is a model for young,\u201d Tang said.<\/p>\n
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