LUMUT: A woman expressed shock to learn that her friend, Warrant Officer Mohd Shahrizan Mohd Termizi, was among those killed in the navy helicopter crash in Lumut this morning.
In a Facebook posting, @Suzana Hamdan said she did not expect that their meet up during Ramadan would be their last.
She extended her condolences and prayers to her former classmate and friend.
"I didn't expect that our meeting during last Ramadan would be the last time I would see you. Rest in peace, my friend," she said in the post.
Earlier today, two Malaysian Armed Forces helicopters crashed following a mid-air collision over the naval base in Lumut, Perak.
All 10 crew members on board both helicopters perished.
The helicopters, an AgustaWestland AW139 Maritime Operations Helicopter (HOM) and a Eurocopter Fennec, had collided during a mid-air manoeuvre during a flypast training for the RMN 90th Anniversary celebrations.
Following the mid-air collision, the AW139 HOM helicopter crashed at the steps of the Navy Stadium while the Fennec crashed near the pool of the Navy Sports Complex.
The RMN has established an investigation board to investigate the incident.
