President Lee Pays Tribute to Helicopter Crash Pilots, Saying Their "Noble Sacrifice Deserves Deep Respect"

President Lee Jaemyung is observing the national ceremony at the Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House on the 10th. Yonhap News

President Lee Jaemyung on the 10th paid tribute to two warrant officers belonging to an aviation unit who died in a helicopter crash during training in the Gapyeong area.

President Lee said on his social media (SNS) that day, "I bow my head in respect to the noble sacrifice of the late Warrant Officer Jung Sanggeun and Warrant Officer Jang Heeseong, who passed away while carrying out their training mission in extremely cold weather conditions."

President Lee said, "Until the very end, the two of them did not let go of the control stick and protected the lives and safety of the people," adding, "The point where the accident occurred was only about 60 meters away from a residential area. If the direction had been even slightly different, it could have led to much greater loss of life."

He then expressed his condolences, saying, "I will always remember that our peaceful daily lives today rest upon the devotion and sacrifice of true soldiers."

President Lee continued, "I extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families who must say farewell to a proud son, husband, and father," and promised, "Although I cannot possibly fathom your grief, I will ensure that there is no negligence in providing appropriate honors and support."

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