A message from the Commanders of the RCN and RCAF on the unveiling of the Stalker 22 memorial

A year ago, we lost six members of our team in a tragic accident. Today, we pay tribute to our fallen as we unveil a memorial at the Shearwater Aviation Park at 12 Wing Shearwater in Nova Scotia, and remember their dedication, commitment, and devotion to serving their country, and their communities.

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) hold their family and friends in our thoughts, and we grieve with them knowing that they continue to mourn the loss of their loved ones. We stand with you and continue to offer our unwavering support.

We are also thinking of the crew of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Fredericton and 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, who demonstrated great compassion and resilience.

And again, we would like to convey our gratitude to our Allies who worked tirelessly to provide their assistance during the difficult days that followed this accident.

As we remember our fallen, we look to the many tributes from across the nation, and around the world, knowing they will never be forgotten.

As we bow our head heads in silence, we will remember:

• Master Corporal Matthew Cousins, Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator, from Guelph, ON
• Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail Cowbrough, Marine Systems Engineering Officer, from Toronto, ON
• Captain Kevin Hagen, Pilot, from Nanaimo, BC
• Captain Brenden MacDonald, Pilot, from New Glasgow, NS
• Captain Maxime Miron-Morin, Air Combat Systems Officer, from Trois-Rivières, QC
• Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke, Naval Warfare Officer, from Truro, NS

Vice Admiral C.A. Baines
Commander RCN

Chief Petty Officer First Class D.H. Steeves
RCN Command Chief Petty Officer

Lieutenant General A.D. Meinzinger
Commander RCAF

Chief Warrant Officer J.R.D. Gaudreault
RCAF Command Chief Warrant Officer

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