Statement, Helicopter Crash

NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil.

Today, Nova Scotians are mourning another loss after a Canadian helicopter involved in Operation Reassurance with Halifax’s HMCS Fredericton crashed in international waters off the coast of Greece.

On behalf of the entire province, I extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sub.-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough.

Based in Nova Scotia, Sub.-Lt. Cowbrough served her province and country as a marine system engineering officer aboard HMCS Fredericton. Every day, brave men and women in uniform across our country put their own lives at risk, sacrificing so much to secure peace and freedom for us all.

As we await more details of the search efforts for the other five military members aboard the flight, my heart is with all Canadian Armed Forces members and their families.