Statement from the family
of Cpl. Cole Bartsch, 23
The family of Cpl. Cole Bartsch gathered at
their Whitecourt home. Bartsch's parents, Dennis
and Juanita, were not ready to speak to media
Thursday and did not issue a statement. Relatives
of Bartsch who live in Calgary said their 23-year-old
nephew would have done just about anything for
his brothers and sisters. He took a leave from
serving in the army four years ago when his
brother had heart transplant surgery, Bartsch's
aunt, Karen Shilson, said. He wanted to help
his younger brother in his recovery. "He was
an easygoing and friendly type of guy," Shilson
said. "He was a great kid and he had a lot of
friends."
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