Loved ones remember Morgan Kitchen, the firefighter killed fighting wildfire in Jasper
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A memorial post said Morgan Kitchen, who was 24 and lived in Calgary, had a 'bold and brilliant' personality, a nimble wit and an 'outrageous and ridiculous' sense of humour.
The Alberta wildland firefighter killed while battling a blaze in Jasper National Park last weekend is being remembered for his bold personality and sense of humour.
Alberta Wildfire spokeswoman Melissa Story confirmed in an email Friday that family, friends and colleagues are mourning Morgan Kitchen.
A memorial post circulating on social media says Kitchen, who was 24 and lived in Calgary, had a “bold and brilliant” personality, a nimble wit and an “outrageous and ridiculous” sense of humour.
It said Kitchen was a much-loved character who gave the best hugs and brought “streams of adventure, joy and fun.”
“Morgan was a talented athlete, musician, singer, comedian and actor,” the post said.
“He could have been a gifted teacher but was wired to be a first responder. The lifestyle and people drew him in. The photos and stories his crew shared of his last few months reflect a genuinely happy man doing what he loved in a place as wild and free as he was.”
Kitchen is survived by his parents, step-parents, many siblings and other relatives, as well as a “thick network of friends,” said the post.
Kitchen also served with the Canadian Armed Forces.
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