Ethiopian citizens mourn the victims of flight ET302

ETHIOPIANS LIVING NEAR CRASH SITE ASSEMBLE TO HOLD A TRADITIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE

(Posted 23rd March 2019)

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Local residents of Gimbichu Woreda (District), where the ET 302 accident happened on the 10th of March, held traditional memorial service on March 21, 2019 to honor those who lost their lives in the accident.

The memorial service, led by local religious leaders and community elders, marks the deep compassion and heart felt condolences of Ethiopians, sharing the grief of all humans.

Regarding the service, Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr Tewolde GebreMariam remarked, “I am deeply touched by the commemoration the local residents observed in their own initiative. It is such a compassionate gesture which highlights the unique deep rooted love and affection of Ethiopians, and consoles all hearts grieving for the lives lost in the accident. I would like to thank all the local residents for their extraordinary compassion and solidarity with the families and loved ones of the deceased and the entire world.”

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