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Canadian Soldier Dies In Belgium

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 7:11 AM

By Jay Herrington

Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Kent Miller. (PHOTO Government of Canada)

A Canadian soldier deployed to Belgium has died.

Lieutenant Colonel Kent Miller passed away Monday from "non-operational" medical complications.

“We are all deeply saddened by the death of Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Kent Miller, who passed away on November 25, 2024.”, said Lieutenant-General Steve Boivin, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command.

“LCol Miller was a father, a husband and a comrade and his loss will be felt by many.” 

Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, under Operation UNIFIER, a program that trains Ukrainian military and security personnel.

The 24 year CAF veteran was most recently the Commanding Officer of 41 Combat Engineer Regiment in Alberta.

A repatriation ceremony is happening this afternoon.

For more, visit Government of Canada.

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