By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency
The Philippine Navy (PN) paid tribute to its two aviators who perished in Thursday’s crash of their Robinson R-22 trainer helicopter in Cavite City.
In a statement, PN spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos said the remains of Lt. Jan Kyle Q. Borres and Ensign Izzah Leonah Taccad, both members of the PN’s Naval Air Wing, were given arrival honors at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Friday.
“We pray for comfort and strength to surround the families and loved ones of Lt. Borres and Ensign Taccad during this time of profound grief and loss. Thank you for your service to the nation,” he added.
The Naval Air Wing also honored their service.
“As we close your flight plan, may your spirits rest in peace and look upon us, guiding us from the skies as we carry on with our missions. As we continue soaring the skies, we will always remember you in the blue vastness of the heavens,” it added.
Initial reports showed the ill-fated aircraft from Sangley Airport tried to make an emergency landing but crashed near the Cavite City Public Market at about 6 a.m.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.
