19 July 2009

Statement On Helicopter Crash in Iraq

State Department extends sympathies to survivors and families

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
July 19, 2009

STATEMENT BY ROBERT A. WOOD, ACTING SPOKESMAN
Helicopter Crash in Iraq

The Department of State is deeply saddened by the deaths of two employees of Xe Consulting during a helicopter crash in Iraq on July 17 and extends our heartfelt sympathies to their families. Our thoughts are also with the two men who were injured in this incident and their families. These men played an important role in assisting the Department in protecting American diplomats and missions in Iraq.

The Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security is coordinating with appropriate U.S. and Iraqi officials regarding an investigation into the cause of the crash.

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