GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The parliamentary opposition has known as for a radical investigation into the accident that claimed the lives of 5 members of the Guyana Protection Power (GDF).
In an announcement on Thursday, the opposition mentioned it was a tragic day for the nation: “It’s with deep disappointment in our hearts and anguish in our souls that we realized that the lacking GDF helicopter had crashed, and 5 courageous Guyanese souls perished.”
“We lengthen our deepest condolences to the household of Lt Col. Michael Charles, Commanding Officer of the first Infantry Battalion, Colonel Michael Shahoud, Retired Brigadier Gary Beaton, Lieutenant Colonel Sean Welcome, and Employees Sergeant Jason Khan. We’ll without end honor these present and former military officers as real and courageous sons of the soil who gave devoted service and their lives to defend our pricey homeland, Guyana.”
‘Yesterday, from the second we heard of the lacking helicopter, all Guyanese hoped and prayed for one of the best end result for your entire crew. Alas, it was to not be. Their companies to their nation and their fellow residents had been wanted elsewhere. Could their spirits relaxation in peace! Could they proceed to combat the great combat!”
The opposition additionally despatched nicely needs to the surviving military officer, Lieutenant Colonel Andio Michael Crawford, and Corporal Dwayne Jackson, for a full and speedy restoration.
The opposition additionally expressed hope that the survivors and their households can have the complete assist of the GDF specifically and the Authorities of Guyana basically as they search to beat the trauma related to the accident.
In regards to the border battle with Venezuela, the opposition assured the GDF officer corps and repair members of their assist.
“At this second when our nation is beneath risk from overseas, we all know you might be standing persistent and courageous regardless of dropping your comrades. Please be reassured of our assist and appreciation of the nice sacrifice you proceed to make to defend our territorial integrity and sovereignty. For that, we’re eternally grateful.”
In the meantime, late Thursday, the GDF mentioned that the 2 surviving troopers from Wednesday’s crash had been on the crash web site.
The Guyana Police Power, in an announcement, mentioned the rescue staff was attending to the survivors. On the identical time, strenuous efforts are being made to have them and the our bodies of 5 different service members flown to Georgetown.
In a separate assertion, the GDF mentioned two search and rescue-capable helicopters supplied by Omni made three makes an attempt to extract these on the crash web site, with precedence given to the 2 survivors.
“The persistent extreme climate over the location thwarted these efforts.”
A rescue staff that went to the world early Thursday, together with medical personnel, was nonetheless on the web site, offering the mandatory assist.
The GDF mentioned the rescue and restoration operation will resume on Friday on the earliest alternative.
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