The Canadian Press
CFB SHILO, Man.–The family of a reservist killed during a military training exercise in Manitoba said he’d just graduated from university last month.
Cpl. Nolan Caribou’s family has released a statement through the military after the infantryman died while training at Canadian Forces Base Shilo.
The statement said Caribou completed a bachelor of arts and sociology at the University of Winnipeg.
It noted he was very determined despite challenges that he encountered while in the military, and that he did not allow limited resources to discourage him from following through with his commitments.
The military hasn’t said how Caribou died–only that it was during an exercise that focused on basic defensive routines, patrolling, and raids.
It noted further details will not be released until the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service completes its review.
The family said Caribou strived to change society’s social barriers.
“His focus enabled him to facilitate available resources when required,” the statement noted.
“He was very focused on his job as an infantryman, and Nolan took great pride in being able to do so,” it added.
