Navy Sailors Charged in Sailor's Death

0:00Two Navy sailors face charges in the death of Petty Officer, second-class Gregory Applin, a 38-year-old from ShowCove West, Newfoundland, and Labrador. Applin drowned back on January 24, 2025, after the inflatable boat he was riding flipped in Halifax Harbor, went in, slammed into an unlit buoy, tossing him into freezing water. He served 19 years in the Royal Canadian Navy. After this week, military police laid the charges against Master Sailor David Terry, from HMCS Montreal, and Sailor First-class, Alexander Garrison, from the Naval Fleet School, Atlantic. Terry's hit with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and negligent performance of duties. Garrison faces dangerous operation of a vessel causing death, plus the negligence charge too. Navy brass called it tough news and underscores the high stakes at sea, where one slick can turn deadly. They stressed accountability for actions and inactions, noting these tragedies often stem from multiple factors, not just one mistake.

1:02The loss of Applin hits the whole service hard, and they've sent condolences to his family. The investigation wrapped up clean, led by Brigadier General Vanessa Hanrahan's team. If the case moves forward, it will head to the military justice system for a fair shot at trial, giving the accused their day to respond. This saga reminds us military life's no-game precision matters, and now justice rolls forward as the Navy reckons with the fallout. You've been listening to Calgary News today, AI-powered local news.