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Calgary army reservist and museum director killed while ice climbing in B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Jan, 2025 03:08 PM
  • Calgary army reservist and museum director killed while ice climbing in B.C.

A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays.

Maj. Dave Peabody died while off-duty on Dec. 26 in Kootenay National Park, the military said Thursday.

"Maj. Peabody was an outstanding leader and a valued member of the Canadian Armed Forces community in Calgary,” Lt.-Col. Andrew Beauchamp, commanding officer of the Calgary Highlanders, said in a statement.

"Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Maj. Peabody."

Peabody, 48, served as an infantry officer with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry after joining the Forces in 2007. He served in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012.

After 14 years, he was posted to Calgary and decided to call the city home and start a family.

Peabody transferred to the Calgary Highlanders, a unit of 41 Brigade Group, serving part time as a senior officer.

Last summer, he deployed to Jasper, Alta., to lead soldiers in the fight against wildfires ravaging the Rocky Mountain community.

In 2021, Peabody became director of The Military Museums in Calgary in a civilian capacity.

“Dave had a way of bringing tremendous energy and enthusiasm to his role,” said Col. Robbin Dove, Commander of 3rd Canadian Division Support Group, the Army formation that oversees The Military Museums.

In an October interview with The Canadian Press during training at Canadian Forces Base Suffield southeast of Calgary, Peabody reflected on his time in the Forces and the importance of bringing fresh blood into the military.

"What it really comes down to is if you're motivated and you want to be here, you'll be able to do everything we have to do. It's not hanging out playing video games. It's physical. It's a bit of suffering sometimes, but it's just about willpower," Peabody said.

"And, really, as we see everything that's going on in the world today, there is really a higher purpose to all of this ... if Canada were to call, we need to be ready."

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