A casket containing the remains of deceased soldier Sebastian Halmagean arrived in Canada on Tuesday, following the 24-year-old Hamiltonian's death last week in Latvia, where he was deployed. Gunner Sebastian Halmagean died near Riga, Latvia on Thursday, Jan. 29, according to the Department of National Defence. Photo: Facebook/Ned KurucThe soldier died near the Latvian capital of Riga on Jan. 29, said the Department of National Defence (DND) in a media release. Alin said his son was honoured to be a soldier and represent Canada. On Monday, Ned Kuruc, Conservative MP for Stoney Creek, paid tribute to Halmagean (new window) in the House of Commons.

Source: CBC News February 04, 2026 15:51 UTC