N.S. premier honours Swissair victims, assistance of Nova Scotians
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald is marking the 10th anniversary of the Swissair plane crash near Peggy's Cove by remembering the assistance of Nova Scotians after the crash.
On Sept. 2, 1998, Flight 111 crashed off the coast of Peggy's Cove, killing all 229 people on board.
"It was a terrible tragedy and my thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families who lost loved ones," said MacDonald.
"Nova Scotians did everything they possibly could in their efforts to help in the recovery mission."
He says Nova Scotians displayed tremendous empathy and assistance after the tragic crash.
MacDonald said hundreds of Nova Scotians contributed to recovery efforts, including fishermen and emergency workers.
"Ten years have come and gone since the crash, but no one should forget the work done by so many people who helped in what was clearly a tragic time."
MacDonald says Nova Scotians rose quickly to the occasion and provided comfort to grieving families of victims as they arrived in Halifax.
Two memorials to the flight victims were established in the province.
One memorial is located at Whalesback, near the crash site at Peggy's Cove. Another is near Bayswater Beach Provincial Park, where the remains of victims are interred.
