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Executive Council
May 21, 2010

Thoughts and Prayers with Family and Friends of the Three Missing Labrador Men

The Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today expressed heartfelt sympathy and concern to the family and friends of the three young men thought to have lost their lives during a boating incident near Muskrat Falls on the Churchill River earlier this week.

"On behalf of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the three young men involved in the boating incident on the Churchill River in Labrador," said Premier Williams. "Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with them during this time of unimaginable pain and sorrow. I pray there is closure to this horrific accident, and that they find strength and peace through the memories they have of their loved ones."

The three young men were residents of Labrador and students of the College of the North Atlantic in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and were to have graduated today from the millwright's program. The college today announced it has postponed its graduation ceremonies in light of this tragedy.

"Our thoughts and prayers are also with the brave women and men who continue with the recovery mission," said Premier Williams. "In addition, I would like to thank all those members of the RCMP, search and rescue as well as the many volunteers who have worked tirelessly during this past week. The tragedy has deeply touched the community and the entire province, and it is comforting to see the level of help and support provided to the families during this difficult time."

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Media contacts:

Elizabeth Matthews
Director of Communications
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
elizabethmatthews@gov.nl.ca
Andrea Nolan
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
729-4304, 727-0991
andreanolan@gov.nl.ca

2010 05 21                                                      4:05 p.m.


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