Michael McNeil's family says goodbye to Afghan war vet - Nova Scotia - CBC News: "Loved ones gathered in Truro, N.S., on Thursday to say goodbye to the Afghanistan war veteran after his body was found at CFB Petawawa on Nov. 27.
McNeil was 39. His was one of four apparent military suicides in two weeks.
Barry Mellish said his nephew was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after his last tour in Afghanistan, but his death came as a shock.
"He seemed to be a very strong individual. He was always there to help anybody else who was down or worried. He was the first one to stand up," he said. "Michael was a helper.
"I never once dreamed he'd do something like this."
McNeil is survived by three children and one stepson."
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