NLIS 1
July 19, 2002
(Executive Council)

 

Premier offers condolence following Air Force crash in Labrador 

Premier Roger Grimes today offered condolences to the families of the two pilots who were tragically killed following the crash of a Canadian Air Force Griffon helicopter in Labrador yesterday. Two additional crew members were injured in the crash.

"The province is deeply saddened by this tragic event and the thoughts and prayers of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are with the families of the crew involved in yesterday�s incident," said the premier. "We are very proud of the women and men that serve in Canada�s armed forces and we acknowledge the great sacrifices they make to safeguard the well being of this country."

In response, the Premier�s Office has ordered that all flags on public buildings in the province be lowered to half mast as a sign of respect to the pilots and their families.

Media contact: Carl Cooper, Office of the Premier, (709) 729-3960.

2002 07 19                              11:15 a.m.


SearchHomeBack to GovernmentContact Us


All material copyright the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. No unauthorized copying or redeployment permitted. The Government assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any material deployed on an unauthorized server.
Disclaimer/Copyright/Privacy Statement