Mother confirms son among four soldiers killed in CFB Wainwright training accident

In a Sunday Facebook post, Patricia Farrell of Prince Albert revealed that her son, Shaun Farrell, died in a training accident at CFB Wainwright, becoming one of four soldiers confirmed dead. Shaun had joined the military only recently and had expressed pride in serving a cause larger than himself. The Canadian Armed Forces have withheld the identities of the other soldiers and have not provided an update on the number or severity of injuries.

Acute Care Alberta said a fleet of 30 ground ambulances, planes and helicopters moved patients to hospitals in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary. Farrell thanked the community for their love, support and prayers, and earlier had asked for prayers while her son was still in training. The incident underscores the hazards inherent in military training exercises.