Office of the Deputy Minister, DFO It is with great sorrow that we inform you of a tragic event that occurred in the late afternoon of September 9, 2013. A helicopter assigned to the CCGS Amundsen crashed in the Arctic, resulting in the loss of the three individuals on board. Among the fallen was the Commanding Officer of the CCGS Amundsen, Mr. Marc Thibault, Mr. Daniel Dubé, the helicopter pilot, and Dr. Klaus Hochheim, a scientist with the University of Manitoba affiliated with the ArcticNet project. Mr. Marc Thibault has been a trusted Commanding Officer and a devoted Coast Guard employee for 29 years. Mr. Daniel Dubé was an experienced pilot who had flown a Coast Guard helicopter for 28 years. Dr. Klaus Hochheim was a respected and passionate scientist who was committed to the pursuit of knowledge of marine ecosystems. The call to service is a strong one, and we can be grateful that the men and women of the Canadian Coast Guard are prepared to answer it every day, bravely putting the safety of Canadians before their own. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those who were lost. Throughout today and over the coming days, as employees are grappling with this tragedy, please know that the Employee Assistance Program is available to you and we encourage you to seek out this resource to help you through this difficult period. As with any incident such as this, an investigation will be undertaken by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada will fully support the investigating team. Marc Grégoire. Matthew King. David Bevan Commissioner. Deputy Minister. Associate Deputy Minister Canadian Coast Guard Fisheries and Oceans Fisheries and Oceans
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:51:58 +0000
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