Canadian Military Stationed At CFB Petawawa Died On Duty

A Canadian soldier stationed at CFB Petawawa died late Friday night, CTV News reports.

Lt. Jean François Carpentier told the broadcaster that Craftsman Kyle Sinclair, 27, died following an "incident" while working "normal duties." Sinclair was performing maintenance on a vehicle in one of the base's tank hangars, according to the report.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a statement Saturday, offering his condolences to Sinclair's friends, family and colleagues.

The statement says "Sinclair succumbed to injuries he sustained following an unfortunate incident" at CFB Petawawa.

“This incident is another painful reminder of the sacrifice that our brave men and women in uniform face daily in the defence of our nation’s freedoms and liberties, both at home and abroad," the statement reads.

“We will always remember and honour Craftsman Sinclair’s service to Canada.”