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Aidan Goulding remembered as a brother, friend and soldier in Vancouver

CityNews' memorial report brings together his mother's account of why he enlisted and his commander's tribute to his resilience.

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Why this story? One of CityNews's most watched videos since yesterday, with 26,957 views.

Fallen Canadian soldier Pte. Aidan Goulding remembered at memorial service

Bagpipes play as military pallbearers carry Pte. Aidan Goulding's casket into Vancouver's Seaforth Armoury. Family, friends and fellow soldiers gathered Sunday to remember the 23-year-old, whose memorial service is the focus of Joe Sadowski's CityNews report.

For his mother, Sonia Monk, the tribute begins with the relationship they shared. "It was the greatest privilege of my life to be his mother and his friend," she tells those gathered. Later, she describes grief in a few plain words: "I feel like I'm driving with one headlight."

His brother, Wylder Goulding, remembers growing up alongside someone who became his confidant and hero. The military tribute echoes that sense of a person others could depend on. Capt. Jack O'Connell, identified as commander of 7th Platoon, 3PPCLI, says Goulding "had an inspiring warrior spirit and never failed to elevate those around him."

The report has drawn about 27,000 views since yesterday, making it CityNews' most-watched new upload over that period. Its closing recollection returns to Goulding's reason for choosing military service. Monk recounts his words: "He said, 'I have one life to live. I want to do something important, and so I'm joining the army.'"

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