Canadian Soldier Found Dead in Latvia During NATO Mission
A tragic story has come out of Latvia, where a Canadian Armed Forces member was found dead after being reported missing earlier in the week. The Department of National Defence confirmed that Warrant Officer George Hohl, who had been deployed under Operation Reassurance, was discovered on Friday.
Hohl had been serving with the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia as part of the Aviation Battalion. His role was that of a vehicle technician, and his home base was in Edmonton. With nearly 20 years of military service behind him, he was seen as a seasoned and highly respected member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
According to officials, an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is now underway. Canadian Forces Military Police, together with Latvian authorities, are leading the effort. At this point, no further details have been shared about what may have happened, and the Department of National Defence made it clear there is no indication of a broader security threat to other Canadian personnel deployed in the region.
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News of his passing has prompted tributes from Canada’s leadership. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his deep sadness, noting that just last month he had personally visited the brigade where Hohl was serving. In a statement shared on social media, the Prime Minister extended condolences on behalf of all Canadians to Hohl’s family, his friends, and those who served alongside him.
General Jennie Carignan, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, also shared words of sympathy, saying that Hohl will be remembered for his years of dedicated service and for the professionalism he brought to his role.
For the Canadian military community, this loss is deeply felt. Warrant Officer Hohl had spent nearly two decades in uniform, dedicating his career to supporting missions at home and abroad. Operation Reassurance, the NATO mission to which he was deployed, represents Canada’s ongoing commitment to supporting collective defence in Eastern Europe. The operation has been a significant part of Canada’s military presence overseas since it began in 2014, and Hohl’s deployment formed part of that long-standing effort.
While answers about what led to his death are still being sought, the impact of the news is already being felt by those who knew him best. His family, his colleagues, and his community in Edmonton are now left to process this sudden and painful loss. Tributes highlight not only his professional skill, but also his dedication, loyalty, and commitment to service.
For now, the Canadian Armed Forces and the public await further details from the ongoing investigation, while the nation mourns the passing of a soldier who served with honour for nearly two decades.
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