Monica Bobbitt-Meade. Writer, speaker, grief advocate, military widow, army mom, and coffee addict. Former HLCol 42nd Field Lanark & Renfrew Scottish, RCA
Ottawa, Ontario
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And now it is 7.
It feels like a lifetime ago, whilst at the same time, never further away than yesterday.
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Well done troops. Representing the spirit of one of the great traditions of The Regiment: never leaving a wounded member on the battlefield in solidarity of their fallen and injured 3VP Bn Gp comrades. #ProPatria #VP #WeWillRemberThem
CFB Petawawa soldiers walk to Ottawa in support of CFB Wainwright victims ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/cf…
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‘He ran into the fire’: Military medic critically injured saving fellow soldiers in CFB Wainwright fire
globalnews.ca/news/12119428/…
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We should also remember the bravery of RCMP officers Curtis Barrett, Richard Rozon, Danny Daigle and Martin Fraser, who walked into gunfire down the Hall of Honour and helped take down the gunman who killed Cpl. Cirillo.
On this day in 2014, Corporal Nathan Cirillo was killed at the National War Memorial. The shooter ran to the Parliament Buildings where he was killed.
Sgt-at-Arms Kevin Vickers, his security team and the RCMP earned the Star of Courage and Medal of Bravery.
📸 Guillaume Haché
ALT Corporal Nathan Cirillo standing at attention outdoors, viewed from a three-quarter angle. He has short dark hair, a trimmed beard, and a serious expression, wearing a dark military uniform jacket with epaulets, a white collared shirt and dark tie, sleeve stripes, a triangular shoulder patch, name tag, small pins, and a crown-shaped insignia on his chest. A dark Glengarry-style cap with a small pom-pom top and checkered band sits atop his head. His belt is light-colored with a polished buckle, and the blurred background includes architectural structures and faint figures.
Monica@AGoatRodeo retweeted
We remember Cpl Nathan Cirillo and WO Patrice Vincent who lost their lives twelve years ago to a terrorist attack aimed at the very fabric of our nation.
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ALT Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent in camouflage uniform posing in front of a large Canadian flag indoors.
ALT Corporal Nathan Cirillo in traditional uniform with kilt and sporran stands guard holding a rifle on steps in front of the National War Memorial.
ALT Four soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms salute a memorial at Camp Patrice Vincent, Iraq, featuring a cross and an Air Task Force emblem.
ALT White memorial cross at Patrol Base Cirillo with Canadian flag and military wreaths labeled TF-66 and CANSOFCOM.
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Message from His Majesty The King following the tragedy at CFB Wainwright: gg.ca/en/media/news/2026/his…
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They shall grow not old as we who are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Can personally confirm based on my experience this is 100% correct. Eternally grateful I didn’t see any posts or news about an accident before I was notified. But I’ll always regret reading some of the posts and comments afterwards. Speculation exacerbates our grief.
Pte Aiden Goulding, 3 PPCLI, North Vancouver, BC
Pte Sean Farrell, 3 PPCLI, Prince Albert, SK
Pte Hayden Leichmark, 3 PPCLI, Langley, BC
Sgt Morgan Wong, Loyal Edmonton Regiment, Edmonton, AB
Say their names, remember them.
It is with profound sadness that we confirm that Sergeant Morgan Wong, Private Shaun Farrell, Private Aidan Goulding, and Private Hayden Lykkemark lost their lives during an incident at CFB Wainwright yesterday. 39 additional members sustained injuries.
canada.ca/en/department-nati…
ALT Text on image: News release
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PM Mark Carney says 4 service members died and dozens were injured after a fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright. He described what happened as one of the worst tragedies for the military on Canadian
soil in peacetime.
Monica@AGoatRodeo retweeted
The Canadian flag will fly at half-mast on federal buildings across Canada.
All Canadians stand with the service members at CFB Wainwright, their families, and their community.
Monica@AGoatRodeo retweeted
Nova Scotians stand with all those affected by the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright.
Our thoughts go out to everyone who is grieving today and send our heartfelt thanks to the brave first responders and medical personnel who are working so hard to ease pain and save lives.
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are part of Nova Scotia's fabric. Nearly every Nova Scotian knows someone who serves our country. They are our neighbours. Our kids go to school and play hockey together. They are dedicated community volunteers and they are our friends.
Today all those who are suffering are in our prayers.
The anxiety, the fear, the pain. As a military spouse you can imagine what it would be like if your doorbell ever rang, but you can never truly fathom the excruciating pain until it actually does. It is a moment that irrevocably changes your life forever.
This has been a devastating weekend in Wainwright. While this tragedy continues to unfold publicly, I urge you to remember that for the families involved this is a very personal tragedy. Please remember that as you tweet and share news and updates about this event.
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We are dealing with a serious incident at CFB Wainwright, and are fully engaged with federal, provincial and local authorities. Our priority remains the welfare of our members, their families and their community, and my thoughts are with all those affected by this incident.
Absolutely heartbroken at the devastating news from CFB Wainwright this evening. Holding you all close in my heart.
He was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, outstanding leader.
He died 12 years ago yesterday leading 2RCHA, the regiment he so loved.
He made the world a brighter, funnier place.
And us better people for having known him.
Tell his story.
Remember Dan.
He was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, outstanding leader.
He died 11 years ago today leading 2RCHA, the regiment he so loved.
He made the world a brighter, funnier place.
And us better people for having known him.
Tell his story.
Remember Dan.
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Today on the National Day of Mourning, we remember those who have lost their lives or experienced life-changing injuries or illnesses as a result of workplace tragedies. #DayOfMourning #CanadaRemembers 1/2
ALT A single candle burns against a black background.
Some fantastic news on a bleak day. So proud of my dear friend Rossa. Irish Forces are in great hands.
Congratulations to the Assistant Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Rossa Mulcahy on his appointment as the next Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces.
Brigadier General Mulcahy has over 39 years of experience across a variety of roles both at home and overseas, where he has served on United Nations and NATO missions. He was appointed as the Assistant Chief of Staff in 2021 and his dedication, service and commitment to the Defence Forces makes him an outstanding choice to lead the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann.
Brigadier General Mulcahy will take up the appointment of Chief of Staff on the 1st June 2025.
