HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR_2022-02-22StatementbyMayorKawakamionthehelicoptercrashatPMRF.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 22, 2022
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF
(808) 241-4900
Statement by Mayor Kawakami on the helicopter crash at PMRF
LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami issues the following statement on the crash of a civilian
contracted helicopter at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Tuesday, Feb. 22.
“First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who
were lost this morning in this heartbreaking tragedy. I know there are no words that can express the
extent of what you are going through or provide the solace that you need, but please know that our
entire community is here for you. We offer our partners at PMRF any resources they may need, and we
offer the families involved our deepest condolences during this difficult time.”
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