The family of Captain Jennifer Casey says that while she is no longer with us, she will never be forgotten.

In a statement today from Halifax that was read by Honorary Lt. Colonel Corrine MacLellan, Casey’s family says her smile and infectious personality could brighten anyone’s day.

“And she proudly served the mission as she flew across our great nation with a team that she adored – the Snowbirds,” the statement said.

“Jennifer was more than a grand daughter, daughter, sister, and friend, she was a story teller. She was also a proud Nova Scotian, that served as an advocate and an ambassador for her province where she hailed from.”

The statement went on to say that while Casey’s career took her to many places, her heart was always at home in Halifax.

“It was in Halifax where Jenn studied Journalism at the University of Kings College and started her career where she developed her story telling skills, giving a voice to local causes and community groups that often didn’t have one,” it said.

“Working with News 95.7 is where she built her enormous network of friends that have spent the last several days sharing kind words about her professionalism and beautiful character.”

Casey joined the Armed Forces in 2014 as a public affairs officer. She joined the Snowbirds in November 2018. Her family says they are sharing the loss of Captain Casey with the Public Affairs Branch and everyone in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

“We [also] share her loss with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, a team that she proudly served in a job she truly loved,” the statement added. “Our hearts are with all of you at this time as we mourn the loss of Jenn and remember all of the memories we shared with her.”

“As she makes her way back to Nova Scotia to her final resting place, we ask those that knew and loved Jenn to cherish the memories that you have of her and continue to bask in the light that she shone on everyone’s life.”

 

Read the full statement below:

Statement on behalf of Captain Jennifer Casey’s Familyhttps://t.co/KNek9PQ401 pic.twitter.com/C7EgvXFc2h

— CF Snowbirds (@CFSnowbirds) May 20, 2020