Prince Albert pays tribute to Pte Shaun Farrell with homecoming procession

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“We’re just supporting the family,” she said, holding a Canadian flag. “We know the family really well and want to bring our respect to their son as well. Our hearts are really for the family.”  

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Shawna, another onlooker, said that as a mother, she also felt it was important to show her support. 

“When you have kids, that’s the worst thing you think about,” she said through tears. 

Many people in Prince Albert stopped their day on Oct. 24 as Pte. Shaun Farrell was brought home for the final time. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

Farrell was one of four soldiers killed Oct. 17 when a grass fire swept through a training area at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. His unit was preparing for deployment to Latvia. The other soldiers killed were Pte. Hayden Lykkemark, Pte. Aidan Goulding and Sgt. Morgan Wong. Military officials said strong winds drove a nearby range fire toward the soldiers. The circumstances remain under investigation. 

Another 39 military members were injured. As of Oct. 22, 27 remained in hospital and 12 had been released, the Canadian Armed Forces said. About 28 civilian medical personnel specializing in burn care were flown from Toronto to Edmonton that day to help treat the injured. 

The procession entered the city from Highway 11 and travelled north on Highway 2 before turning west onto 28th Street toward Gray’s Funeral Chapel. 

Police blocked streets and redirected traffic as the procession made its way through the city. 

The Prince Albert Police Service, Prince Albert Fire Department, Parkland Ambulance Care, RCMP, Saskatchewan Marshals Service and Buckland Fire and Rescue participated. 

Multiple medics from Parkland Ambulance watched as the hearse carrying Pte. Shaun Farrell made its way along 28th Street. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)

Community members are invited to a vigil for Farrell on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. at Memorial Square next to city hall. 

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com