Dear Colleagues,

In Memory of Colleagues who Died in Harness

All of us are sorry to learn of the news that Mr Pang Fu-kwok, Pilot I, and Mr Chan Man-tik, Air Crewman Officer III of the Government Flying Services, lost their lives during a rescue operation last night.  Their helicopter fell above Lantau while on the way to Cheung Chau to pick up an SOS caller.  Equally saddening is that Police Constable Wong Kit-hong, who was badly injured in a traffic accident while on duty in Tseung Kwan O, passed away two days ago after two weeks' treatment.

We mourn deeply over the sad loss of these officers.  I have already written to their families to extend our sincere condolences and to undertake that the Civil Service Bureau and departments concerned will render all necessary assistance to help them tide over such a heartbreaking and trying time.

The three colleagues who lost their lives at work are models of our civil service's firm commitment to serving the community.  Their devotion and professionalism will earn the respect of the entire civil service as well as the community.  I pray that their families will find new strength in grief to carry on their life journey.

Yours sincerely,

(Joseph W P Wong)
Secretary for the Civil Service