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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