Cpl Gerald Patrick "Gerry" Hagan, CD (Ret'd)

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Gerald Patrick "Gerry" Hagan, CD (Ret'd) on 18 August 2006 in Edmonton AB at age 44 from a work- related illness .

Born in Edmonton AB, at the age of 17 Gerry decided to join the Canadian Forces in 1979. He had a lifelong passion for aviation but did not meet the visual requirements of a CF Pilot so he chose to be a firefighter with the Canadian Forces Fire Service.  During his career, Gerry was posted to CF bases in Germany, Cold Lake, Moose Jaw, and Edmonton, and aboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships in Halifax and Victoria. He also deployed to Bosnia with Canada’s contribution to the NATO peacekeeping mission.

Gerry had a passion for aviation and not only attended numerous air shows but also worked as a volunteer for the Alberta Aviation Museum where he served as its Vice President. Gerry also gave freely of his time to the Edmonton Firefighter’s Burn Treatment Society and spent countless hours raising funds for those who have suffered tragic fire injuries.

Shortly after retiring from the CF Fire Service and going to work for Suncor, Gerry was diagnosed with a work-related cancer. He bore his illness with courage, strength and dignity and fought this disease right to the end. Cpl Gerald Patrick Hagan is buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Edmonton. ^{khAug2020}