With deep sorrow, the President of the Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou farewell to Squadron Leader Efstathios Tsitlakidis and Deputy Squadron Leader Mario-Michael Turoutsikas, who they died in the line of duty during exercises.

In her Facebook post, Ms. Sakellaropoulou notes that “These brilliant young people, fearless in the face of danger and who, together with all the pilots of our Air Force, have dedicated themselves to protecting the skies of the Motherland, they will remain in our memory as an example of self-denial and attachment to duty.”

He also expresses his deepest condolences to their families as well as their colleagues and emphasizes that “Their pain is ours too“.

Office of the President of the Republic:

“It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the deaths in the line of duty of Sergeant Efstathios Tsitlakides and Deputy Secretary Marios-Michael Turoutsikas, who died during a particularly difficult exercise.

These brilliant young men, fearless in the face of danger and devoted, together with all the pilots of our Air Force, to the cause of protecting the sky of the Motherland, will forever remain in our memory as an example of self-sacrifice and dedication. duty.

Sincere condolences to their families and colleagues. Their pain is ours.”

With information from APE-MPE