One more NS man dies following Taiwan jet crash
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it is not a matter of being "siao on" but it bring a perspective of reality that military such as NS is something that deals with human live, anything can happen as shown these guys were in the store. You r dealing with fire arms and purposes is to defence by means of killing. Its a reminder of what we are doing when we serve NS.Originally posted by tokyofire:This is a REMINDER to all NSF and Reservist!!
Don't be siao on!!
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yeap yeap! they should have a memorial day to remember all the fallen men...Originally posted by LazerLordz:It shouldn't matter how a soldier dies.
We need a memorial.
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Quite unexpected isn't it? "Critical but stable" sounds too reassuring.Originally posted by borntolive:stable means hes alive with breathing and pulse though weak
critical means he can anytime go to a unstable condition where anytime he may stop breathing or pulseless
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RIP soldiers
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there are risk involved in all jobs. ns/military is definitely a notch higher than the people on the street. i had heard nsf/regulars saying "no worry, my dependents are well-covered by insurance." oh well, i realised then that life can be measured.Originally posted by Arapahoe:it is not a matter of being "siao on" but it bring a perspective of reality that military such as NS is something that deals with human live, anything can happen as shown these guys were in the store. You r dealing with fire arms and purposes is to defence by means of killing. Its a reminder of what we are doing when we serve NS.
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IMHO, a post-promotion is not necessary as he did not do any major action that affects the nation nor the situation to the tide of our country during his line of duty.
If I am the family, all I want is that SAF give my brother a military funeral and memorial, plus some funding to help them along. Also, a word from the Taiwan Army and apology from their airforce. This will be much more better than a post-promotion.
R.I.P Soldier
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It's really sad and tragic.
All 3 servicemen were rather young (19 to 23) and had a future with aspirations and hopes ahead of them which alas they are unable to fulfil any longer.
Oh well, life is indeed that fragile.
Rest in peace. And I hope their families would be able to overcome their grief and loss with time. -
SINGAPORE : Lance Corporal Chow Han Min Calvin, the third Singaporean soldier who died following the Taiwanese military jet crash on May 11, was laid to rest on Wednesday.
He was given a full military funeral, like his two fellow NSmen who were killed on the spot on the day of the accident.
It was a tragic end for the 19-year-old National Serviceman.
He had been fighting for his life for more than two weeks since being flown back home for treatment.
But with burns over half his body and respiratory injuries, he lost that fight early Monday morning.
His 17-year-old brother headed a group of friends and family members at the Mandai Crematorium in the walk from the main gate to the funeral hall.
More than 400 servicemen from the Combat Service Support Command gave a final salute in tribute to their fallen comrade.
In the end, three shots were fired by the Guard of Honour as a mark of respect, with a lone bugler bidding a final farewell. - CNA/ms -
RIP LCP Chow.
