Hamilton soldier who died in Latvia to be honoured Tuesday

A Hamilton soldier who died while serving in Latvia will be honoured in a repatriation ceremony Tuesday, and an investigation into his death is ongoing.

Sebastian Halmagean, a Canadian soldier from Hamilton who died while serving in Latvia, will be honoured in a repatriation ceremony Tuesday. He died on Jan. 29 during his deployment and was 24. The Canadian Armed Forces said military police and Latvian authorities are investigating his death. The CAF also stated there is no indication the incident poses an increased threat to other deployed members. Reported details: - Halmagean died on Jan. 29 in Latvia; he was 24 and had served nearly three years with the Canadian Armed Forces. - A repatriation ceremony is planned Tuesday; the aircraft carrying his body is expected to arrive at a base in Quinte West, and a motorcade will proceed to Toronto via the Highway of Heroes. - The Canadian Forces Military Police and the Latvian State Police are conducting an investigation into his death. - Halmagean was deployed as part of Operation Reassurance, Canada’s contribution to NATO defence and deterrence in Latvia. Summary: The soldier will be formally repatriated and honoured Tuesday while investigations by Canadian and Latvian authorities continue. Further details and outcomes of the investigation are pending.