Wednesday, June 21, 2006
another commando dies
Deepest condolences n Rest in PeaceFor Honour and Glory
SINGAPORE : The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has suspended surface water proficiency training following the death of 24-year-old commando, Lieutenant (LTA) Lionel Lin Shi Guan, at Hendon Camp on Tuesday.
MINDEF said Lieutenant Lin encountered difficulties while undergoing the training at a swimming pool in the camp at Changi.
Although efforts were made to resuscitate him, Lieutenant Lin was pronounced dead at 5 pm.
Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean has offered his condolences to the family of Lieutenant Lin.
"First of all, I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Lieutenant Lin. He was a regular officer and was undergoing training of a specialised nature to fulfill the job that he was required to do," said the Defence Minister.
"MINDEF will conduct an inquiry into the circumstances and take whatever measures that are necessary. That kind of training that Lieutenant Lin underwent has been suspended for review and the army will decide whether to proceed and when to proceed with that kind of training."
- CNA /ls
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/214901/1/.html
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