Our hearts are heavy following the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, Oct. 17. Four members of the Canadian Armed Forces lost their lives, and dozens more were injured while taking part in a training exercise.
As a Catholic community, we hold in prayer the four soldiers who lost their lives, along with their families, friends and fellow members of the Forces. We also pray for healing for the injured, and for strength for the medical teams and first responders caring for them. In their honour, flags are flying at half-mast at all Waterloo Catholic District School Board locations.
News like this is difficult to hear, and it touches many in our community, including those with loved ones who serve. In times of sorrow, we are called to lean on one another and to care for each other with compassion. May we continue to hold all those affected close in our prayers, trusting that God walks with them in their grief.
