Waiouru Military Camp tragedy: full press conference

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 4:42p.m.

Flight Sergeant Andrew Forster

Flight Sergeant Andrew Forster

Coverage of the press conference regarding this morning's Waiouru Military Camp tragedy in which 46-year-old Flight Sergeant Andrew Forster was killed.
 
Mr Forster was marking a 105mm auxilliary shell when it exploded, killing him and injuring another soldier.
 
Mr Forster had served in the air force for 20 years.
 
He leaves behind a wife and three children.
 
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14 Sep 2010 07:33p.m.

Brooke wrote:

Perhaps if you couldn't see what the fuss was about, you shouldn't have commented, David Watts.
He wanted to be in the air force as a child- THAT was what he wanted, not a childish wish to be a hero. He did not want to die aged 46 leaving behind the wife he was devoted to and his three children who he adored. Perhaps you should think a little more before opening your mouth, or indeed your computer.

10 Sep 2010 01:03a.m.

S wrote:

Hey "David Watts" its nice and easy for you to sit there behind your computer screen and pass judgement on people isn't it? People don't join the armed forces to be a hero, they join to provide a service for their country. It is people like Forster who make sure that YOU have a safe and comfortable country to live in. So next time instead of being a dick, maybe you should show some compassion for his family! They have lost a husband, father, brother, son.

19 Nov 2009 11:14p.m.

david watts wrote:

Dont see what all the fuss about!

he must have wanted to be a hero, being in the armed forces in the first place anyway.
so now he gets to be one after all!
All his dreams have come true.

HOORAY!


19 Nov 2009 05:36p.m.

Samantha Moke wrote:

An absolute tragedy for this father, husband, son, friend and comrade to be killed in the line of duty, sincere condolensces to his wife and children who must be devastated, take comfort in knowing that he did not suffer. Thoughts also to his comrade injured alongside him, may he be able to recover and take pride in his work defending our country.