"For the junior pilots, please use this" ... Bereaved family of fallen Air Force officer in Sacheon donates 5 million won to the 3rd Air Wing

Professor Jeon Yong-an, Professor Lee Jang-hee, Captain Jung Jong-hyuk, Captain Cha Jae-young (from left).
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the 6th, 5 million won was deposited into the account of the Air Force 3rd Wing. The remitter is one of the bereaved families of the four pilots who died in the line of duty during flight training over Sacheon City on the 1st.

The '慰問' (comfort) attached to the letter and donation name, which used to be delivered to the military protecting the homeland as an 'old memory,' suddenly arrived, leaving the unit officials deeply moved for a while. They thought it might have been sent on behalf of the bereaved families by comrades who shared the same meal just a week ago.

The bereaved families of the four fallen pilots gathered 5 million won and delivered it as慰問 money to the Air Force unit where they took their last flight, even before their pain had fully healed.

Captain Jeong Jong-hyeok and Captain Cha Jae-young, who were known for taking special care of their comrades and seniors and juniors since their cadet days. Professors Lee Jang-hee and Jeon Yong-an, who took on the role of mentors after discharge to help their juniors spread their wings.

Even though it was a time to receive comfort, their bereaved families decided to unite their hearts and leave慰問 donations.

Carrying the pain of losing their family, the bereaved families recently visited the Air Force 3rd Training Wing where their loved ones served. Although overwhelmed by the sudden farewell, they wanted to express gratitude to the comrades who cried with them throughout the funeral.

The bereaved families expressed their intention to deliver慰問 money, hoping it would be used for the soldiers of the wing.

"We hope the wishes of the deceased who loved the Air Force will be passed on to the juniors dreaming of becoming pilots." A brief message from all the bereaved families was delivered.

Colonel Park Jong-woon, commander of the 3rd Training Wing, had to lower his head, holding back tears.

Colonel Park said to the bereaved families, "I sincerely thank you for thinking of the unit members first even in this sad and difficult situation." He promised, "We will thoroughly prepare prevention measures and train elite pilots who protect the airspace through a more scientific and safer education system."

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