UPDATE ON DEATH OF A REGULAR SERVICEMAN
2SG Ong Jia Hui, a 24 year old regular Army specialist, was
discovered missing at about 1740hrs on 15 Jun 05 while undergoing
special operations training in the waters of Changi Naval Base. A
safety diver, who was on standby as part of the safety precautions
put in place for such training, was immediately activated. The
diver found 2SG Ong at around 1745hrs. He was given immediate
medical treatment at the Changi Naval Base medical centre before
being evacuated to Changi General Hospital at about 1810hrs. He was
pronounced dead at 1859hrs.
MINDEF and the Army extend their deepest condolences to the family
of the late 2SG Ong Jia Hui, and will be assisting the family in
their time of loss. MINDEF is investigating the incident
http://www.mindef.gov.sg/display.asp?number=2495
Is it me or are deaths in the SAF becoming common ?!?!?!?!
This is so sad 