Major Dave Peabody, a 48-year-old army reserve officer from Calgary, died in an ice-climbing accident in British Columbia over the holidays. Peabody served in the Canadian Forces for 14 years, including deployments to Afghanistan and wildfire relief efforts. He was remembered for his dedication, physicality, and belief in the importance of military service.
Maj. Dave Peabody of the 41 Canadian Brigade Group attends a training exercise at CFB Suffield near Suffield, Alta., Oct. 19, 2024. Peabody, a Calgary army reserve officer, was killed in an off-duty ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays.“Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Maj. Peabody.”
Peabody, who was 48, served as an infantry officer with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry after joining the Canadian Forces in 2007. He served in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012. After 14 years in the regular forces he was posted to Calgary and decided to call the city home and start a family.Last summer he deployed to Jasper, Alta., to lead soldiers in the fight against wildfires ravaging the Rocky Mountain community.‘She will be deeply missed’: Mom of 3, school teacher identified as Calgary double homicide victim
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 Canadian 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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