Commentary
Canada is mourning a terrible tragedy that occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta, where a devastating incident has claimed the lives of four Canadian military members and left others seriously injured. Behind these heartbreaking losses are sons and daughters, husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, whose lives and families have been forever changed. It is a painful reminder that military service carries risks even when Canada is at peace.
For most Canadians, military service is something witnessed through television coverage, Remembrance Day ceremonies, or the occasional sight of soldiers in uniform. For those who serve, however, military life carries risks that extend far beyond the battlefield. The tragedy at Wainwright reminds us that the profession of arms demands courage, sacrifice, and an acceptance of dangers that most Canadians will never experience….