’His life was cut way too short’: Canadian soldier killed in Mont-Tremblant gondola crash

The Ontario man who died in Sunday\u0027s gondola crash at Mont\u002DTremblant was a selfless military member who was devoted to his family.

Sgt. Sheldon Johnson, 50, of Kingston, Ont., was a member of the 5th Canadian Division with 20 years of service, the military confirmed in a statement offering condolences to Johnson’s colleagues, family and friends.Shawn Johnson wrote in a statement on behalf of the grieving family that his brother’s life was cut too short. He described his brother as “a loving father to three beautiful children — two surviving who are missing him terribly, and one angel in heaven he is now cuddling.

Canadian Armed Forces spokesman Capt. Matt Zalot said Johnson was a vehicle technician — a mechanic who maintained equipment for 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment, based at CFB Kingston. The military’s statement said it is offering support to Johnson’s family “during this exceedingly difficult time.” Bilodeau said investigators are continuing to speak to witnesses and want to talk to the operator who was moving the drill, a man in his 30s, who police said was not yet fit to speak to investigators. His employer has said he was hospitalized for shock after the crash.

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