The family of Capt. Jennifer Casey said she died while “supporting an important mission that seemed to be designed for her.”
Casey, a public affairs officer for the Canadian Armed Forces, had been flying with the Snowbirds as part of Operation Inspiration -- a cross-country tour aimed at boosting the spirits of Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Operation Inspiration is a mission with one focus -- making Canadians happy in a time of uncertainty -- and there was no … better person in this world to carry out that mission than Jenn,” said Lt.-Col. Corrine MacLellan, who read a statement on behalf of Casey’s family during a news conference in Halifax Wednesday afternoon.
Casey’s family is also remembering the Halifax native as a proud Nova Scotian who served as an advocate and ambassador for her home province.Casey studied journalism at the University of King’s College in Halifax and started her career at News 95.7. “Always one for adventure,” Casey joined the Canadian Armed Forces as a public affairs officer in 2014.