SHILO, Man. - The family of a reservist who died on a military base in Manitoba says Pte. Kirby Tott felt privileged to serve his country.

Tott, who was 25, died Saturday while learning to reinforce a trench at Canadian Forces Base Shilo.

The military says Tott suddenly collapsed and there were no vehicles or equipment involved.

An autopsy is underway to determine the cause of death.

Tott was a corrections officer from Prince George, B.C., who belonged to a reserve regiment called the Rocky Mountain Rangers.

In a statement issued through the military, his family says Tott was driven to help others.