Never Give Up! eh! =)

Today is a very sad day.

Channel NewsAsia - Thursday, May 21

SINGAPORE: A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regular serviceman died during a free—fall parachute training session in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said First Warrant Officer (1WO) Tan Poh Eng was part of a six—man team that jumped off a Republic of Singapore Air Force C—130 aircraft at a height of 12500 feet to conduct a formation jump.

When the formation broke off at 3500 feet to deploy their parachutes, 1WO Tan, 53, spiralled downwards to the ground.

He was found unconscious at about 4.45pm (Singapore time), and given immediate medical attention by an SAF doctor and a medic on—site.

He was evacuated by helicopter at 5.15pm and arrived at about 5.35pm at the Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein.

1WO Tan, a parachute jump instructor from the Commando Training Institute, was pronounced dead at 5.57pm in the hospital.

He was part of a 51—member SAF Commando team participating in SAF freefall training which is being conducted from April 27 to May 24. The SAF conducts freefall training in South Africa once every two years.

Mindef and the SAF extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late 1WO Tan and is investigating the incident. All SAF freefall training has been temporarily suspended.

— CNA/yt

I heard this news on the Radio, 933FM.
At that time i was at my old house, cleaning the cupboard.
When i heard the news, i froze for a sec or two. As i couldn't believe my ears.
When the info sinked in..
I Clenched my fist,
One tap to my forehead, to my left shoulder, to my right shoulder and back to my left shoulder..
...said i short prayer...
Amen.

He could be one of my airborne trainer when i did static line parachute jump
in my nsf days. i am not close to him. but to me,
the commando's is a closely knit family.
So this is a huge blow to all servicemen and NSman.

I mourn for the loss of 1WO Tan Poh Eng.
I'm going to the temple tml.
Rest in peace, SIR!

Went out with ZR and YL again today.
Went for interview at Sentosa! tell u what!
It's a v nice job environment. Simply love it! =D
Hopefully i did well enough to get the weekend job.
I know i know.. i am studying part time + working full time + weekend burn.

It's tough!! but i wanna learn more things!!
and yes, i dun have a gf!! so i can afford to do tt!

haha..

God Bless 1WO Tan Poh Eng

Py

posted by py @ 1:58 AM