A procession for Captain Kevin Hagen, the Vancouver Island Canadian Forces Captain killed in a helicopter crash in Greece in late April, will be happening on Saturday (June 27th) as his remains arrive back home.
Hagen was one of 6 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members killed when the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crashed in the Mediterranean.
He was born in Nanaimo, but spent his youth in Ladysmith and Quadra Island, and graduated from Lambrick Park Secondary School in 2007.
Hagen's family will be joined by military and civilian dignitaries in a police-escorted motorcade from the Victoria International Airport to the McCall Gardens Funeral Home at the Royal Oak Burial Park in Saanich starting at 1:30pm.
Officials say Willingdon Road will be closed between 1:15-2 p.m. and there may be delays or changes to the route if circumstances require.
The Canadian Forces ask those who wish to recognize Captain Hagen’s return home to respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time, and to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions and physical distancing requirements while paying respects.
Planned motorcade route:
• Depart 443 (Maritime Helicopter) Squadron, 9755 Willingdon Rd, to W Saanich Rd
• Turn right onto W Saanich Rd/BC-17A N to Mills Rd
• Turn right onto Mills Rd to MacDonald Park Rd
• Turn right onto McDonald Park Rd which will turn into Beacon Ave W
• Turn right onto BC-17 (signs for Victoria) at the intersection of Beacon Ave and BC-17 S
• Drive straight through the intersection of Pat Bay Hwy (BC-17 S) & Mt Newton Cross Rd
• Drive straight through the intersection of Pat Bay Hwy (BC-17 S) & Island View Rd
• Drive straight through the intersection of Pat Bay Hwy (BC-17 S) & Sayward Rd
• Take exit 11 for Royal Oak Dr
• Turn left onto Royal Oak Dr/BC-17A S at the intersection of BC-17A S and Royal Oak Dr
• Turn left onto Falaise Dr at the intersection of Royal Oak Dr and Falaise Dr
• Turn left onto Falaise Dr at the intersection of Falaise Dr and Falaise Cres
• Arrive at McCall Gardens Funeral and Cremation Service, 4665 Falaise Dr
• Turn right onto BC-17 (signs for Victoria) at the intersection of Beacon Ave and BC-17 S
• Drive straight through the intersection of Pat Bay Hwy (BC-17 S) & Mt Newton Cross Rd
• Drive straight through the intersection of Pat Bay Hwy (BC-17 S) & Island View Rd
• Drive straight through the intersection of Pat Bay Hwy (BC-17 S) & Sayward Rd
• Take exit 11 for Royal Oak Dr
• Turn left onto Royal Oak Dr/BC-17A S at the intersection of BC-17A S and Royal Oak Dr
• Turn left onto Falaise Dr at the intersection of Royal Oak Dr and Falaise Dr
• Turn left onto Falaise Dr at the intersection of Falaise Dr and Falaise Cres
• Arrive at McCall Gardens Funeral and Cremation Service, 4665 Falaise Dr