SINGAPORE : A colonel from the Singapore Armed Forces died while participating in the Singapore Biathlon at East Coast Park on Sunday. Colonel Bernard Tan Cheow Han, 39, collapsed and died after nearly completing the 10-kilometre run. He was just 600 metres away from the finishing line. The colonel had earlier finished a 1.5-kilometre swim before the run. SAFRA which is also the organiser of the event says immediate medical attention was given to Colonel Tan at about 10am. He was sent to Changi General Hospital and was pronounced dead at about 11am. The cause of death is still being investigated by the police. More than 1,700 people took part in the biathlon which included the chiefs of army and navy. Colonel Tan was the Assistant Chief of the General Staff in charge of army personnel matters. He was married with two young daughters aged two and seven. - CNA/de
Just left like making one more post after knowing about this. He was a young and promising person. likely to be the next Chief of Army or maybe even Chief of Defence Force. (for the benefit of gals who dunno. Chief of defence force = head of army, airforce, and navy). Saw him before and i think his wife and daughter before as well. He looked witty, sharp, and yet not crafty kinda person to me at first sight. Passed away just like that.
Farewell and deepest condolence. Let's observe one minute of silence.
- {hongda} - blogged at 10:59 PM
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