Fifth soldier dies after CFB Wainwright fire
A fifth soldier has died following the fire at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright in Alberta.
Pte. William Douglas Dal Bianco of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI) died on Friday as a result of injuries he sustained in the Oct. 17 fire, the Canadian Armed Forces said in a media release the next day.
“The Canadian Army will remember William’s dedicated and honourable service to the Canadian Armed Forces and to Canada. We stand with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time,” Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright, commander of the Canadian Army, said in a statement.
“We are heartbroken by the loss of Private William Douglas Dal Bianco,” said Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan. “We will honour his dedicated service and continue to stand with all those affected by this tragedy along the difficult road ahead.”
Dal Bianco was receiving medical treatment in Ontario following the incident.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow service members mourning the loss of Private William Douglas Dal Bianco. No words can ease the pain of losing a loved one, and my thoughts remain with all those affected by this tragedy,” Defence Minister David McGuinty said in a news release. “We remain committed to supporting the families and the Canadian Armed Forces community during this profoundly difficult time, and to honouring Private Dal Bianco’s service, dedication and sacrifice to Canada.”
