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A 23-year-old Canadian Armed Forces medic remains in critical condition after his mother says he repeatedly ran into the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright to save his fellow soldiers, and continued until he was injured himself.
Corporal. Liam Keane is stationed in Edmonton with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
His mother, Tami Flexhaug, said the day her son learned he would become a military medic was one of the happiest days of his life. He said Keane was very passionate about his career and approached his work wholeheartedly.
This combined flyer image shows members of the Canadian Armed Forces, left to right, Pte. Hayden Lykkemark, Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Aidan Goulding and Sgt. Morgan Wong, who died during training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout – Canadian Armed Forces
“It has been shared with us that during the incident he ran into the fire several times to save his fellow soldiers,” Flexhaug said in a written statement to Global News.
“Liam did exactly what he does well, his job, for this we and his military family and those who know him are very proud of him. He continued to do so until his injury.”
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Flexhaug said the family was also told that Keane spoke before he was airlifted from the scene. “This gives us a lot of hope,” he said.
Flexhaug said he has received many messages describing the type of soldier and his son’s personality.
Keane has previously won praise for showing kindness and compassion to patients while training.
“He was kind, caring and loving, a very special young man, always doing his best,” Flexhaug said. “He really loves his craft and does it very well.”
Keane underwent his first operation on Thursday, which Flexhaug said went well. He said the family considers every day a blessing.
“The injury is complicated and serious, but we have hope and know he is in the best hands,” he said.
Flexhaug said his son wanted to thank everyone for their kindness, including first responders and STARS. STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) is an air ambulance service that provides critical care and rapid emergency medical transport in Western Canada.
“If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have it today,” he said.
He asked people to continue to remember Keane in their thoughts and prayers.
