Australian comic Jim Jefferies has revealed his beloved nephew is among the many 4 males feared useless following a military helicopter crash off the Whitsunday Islands.
The plane was participating in a joint navy train – dubbed Operation Talisman Sabre – when it crashed into the water late Friday night time.
Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent – Jefferies’ nephew – was onboard the MRH-90 Taipan with Captain Daniel Lyon, Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs on the time.
Rescue efforts had been ongoing since Friday however Defence Minister Richard Marles mentioned on Monday that “significant wreckage” uncovered in the course of the operation indicated the crew was killed within the “catastrophic incident”.
Jefferies, 46, who relies within the US, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share his devastation over the lack of his much-loved nephew, together with an album of images in his reminiscence.
“I remember the day Max was born. He was my brother and sister-in-law’s first child, and the first grandchild on both sides of his family,” the comic wrote.
“He couldn’t have been more loved and welcomed into this world. We had high hopes for Max and he didn’t disappoint.
“Over the years, I have had the absolute pleasure watching him grow into the man he became: a kind, hard-working, sweet, honest human. He led his life with honour and respect and was just a great bloke.
“He’s someone I always admired, and I was so proud to call him my nephew. I still am.”
Jefferies completed up his heartbreaking submit with a message of assist and reward for all first responders.
“This tragedy reminds us of the risks that come with those jobs, and the immense bravery of those who choose to stick their necks out every day so that we feel safe,” he wrote.
“I wish I had the chance to say goodbye. Max, thank you so much mate. I love you. RIP.”
Talisman Sabre introduced collectively 30,000 navy personnel from Australia, the United States and a number of other different nations.
The incident unfolded whereas the crew had been participating in a nighttime operation.
It was, based on Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, a “stark reminder of the risk that the men and women who serve us take, and the courage that they show every day in the service of their country.”
While each Australian and US officers expressed concern in regards to the incident, they insisted drills had been wanted to make sure each militaries had been “match fit”.
– with AFP
Source: www.news.com.au
