‘Bold and Brilliant:’ Loved Ones Remember Firefighter Killed Fighting Jasper Blaze

Comrades of a firefighter from Calgary who died while on duty in Jasper National Park stood on the sides of a roadway as a procession mourning his loss made its way past in Hinton, Alberta, east of Japer National Park, on Aug. 4, 2024. The Canadian Press/HO-Alberta Wildfire

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.