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THE leader of Bahamas Faith Ministries, Dr Myles Munroe, and his wife Ruth have been killed in a plane crash in Grand Bahama.
The crash took place this afternoon and killed all nine people on board the private jet. The plane reportedly struck a crane at the Grand Bahama Ship Yard, exploding on impact and crashing into the ground near a junkyard area.
The Department of Civil Aviation reported that the plane was a Lear 36 executive jet which departed the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) for the Grand Bahama International Airport.
The plane left LPIA at 4:07pm with nine people on board and crashed while making an approach for landing at Grand Bahama International Airport at 5:10pm, the Department of Civil Aviation said.
A police on source on the island previously said two were feared dead. However, police sources later confirmed that all those on board had been killed.
The group was heading to Dr. Munroe’s 2014 Global Leadership Forum which was scheduled to start today, November, 10.
Former mayor of Atlanta and former U.S Ambassador to the United Nations, Andrew Young who is scheduled to speak at the popular leadership forum, released the following statement through his foundation:
“Ambassador Young expresses his deep sadness over the tragic death of his friends Dr. Myles and Mrs. Ruth Munroe. He offers condolences to the Munroe family and the families of the other souls who lost their lives as a result of this shocking plane crash.”
Pastor Pepe Ramnath, orginally from Trinidad and Tobago, who now resides in the United States posted the following on his Facebook page, a short while after the accident:
Both myself and Angela has arrived in Freeport, Bahamas. We want to Thank everyone for their Love, support and prayers for me, my wife, our family and my Father’s family, the Munroe’s, My elder Brother’s family, the Pinder’s, my younger brother Diego’s Family, our Pilot’s family Thornson & his co-pilot and the Lavard’s family in these time of Challenge and change. Thank you, We love you
The Grand Bahama Airport Company Crash Fire Rescue Department responded to the incident, and the Police and Bahamas Air Sea Rescue (BASRA) are presently on the scene.
The department said a full scale investigation will start this morning at daylight, which will include the Department of Civil Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation Prevention Unit
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Those reported dead include Dr. Myles and his wife, Dr. Richard Pinder, Youth Pastor Lavard ‘Manifest’ Parks of Eleuthera and his wife and their baby, Mr. Syanley Thurston and Diego DeSantiago of Elevation Dream Center in Denver, USA. Contrary to some reports, Dr Myles daughter was not on the flight. They leave behind their two children, daughter, Charisa and son, Chairo (Myles Jr.) Munroe.
In the meanwhile, it’s been confirmed that the Global Leadership Forum will continue. The Forum will be for two and a half days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning).
Dr Myles Munroe: Born April 20, 1954 (age 60) of Nassau, Bahamas, died November 9th, 2014 Grand Bahama, Bahamas.
Really saddened to hear of the deaths of @mylesmunroe, his wife and others who were killed in a plane crash today pic.twitter.com/ftDJjfUDeC
— christianstt (@christianstt1) November 10, 2014
Dr. Myles Munroe speaks about death two weeks before he went to be with the Lord
Sadly gone from this life but never from the hearts of those that knew and loved them the best. Dear God hold all those that are hurting in Your Gentle Loving arms, give Comfort to each and every family that know the true meaning of loss today.. Evie
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
Beautiful Dr Evelyn, thank you. Yvonne Marie Miller
My prayer goes out to all the families of those that were involved in the accident that took the lives of Dr. Myles Monroe and his wife. Strength and courage to all involved. This is a loss not only to the Bahamas but to the body of Christ as a whole. My prayers are with you all in this time. Only God knows what you all are going through in this time.
HOTEP: MY DEAR BROTHA, YOU HAVE EXITED THE WORLD STAGE AND YOU HAVE JOINED THE ANCESTORS. NOW YOU HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT, HELP THE AFRIKAN WORLD FIGHT AGAINST WHITE SUPREMACY, RACISM AND NEO-COLONIALISM WITH A BLACK FACE…
We are a great number of powerful. men of God who have lived sold oit for him
may they rest in the arm of God
we now have to get in line with the word. And walk in it
To the families be comforted that they are in a better place.
My deepest condolences to Munro families and all the other families & friends affected by this tragic loss The world has loss some great people in that plane crash the Devil is a liar but my Lord & Savior will take them into his bosom and comfort them & us I am being comforted by d word my heart is heavy but God is great I will persevere
Dis is sad rip
So sad for these families especially the Munroe family
My condolences to the Munroe family may the peace of God be with you all at this time.
God is no respector of persons… This has me thinking we need to be sure. Are we ready, now is the time…. He has given us so much. Let us use it for y
So sad R.I.P. My condolences to all the families.
So Sorry For the loss of all 9 on board my deepest Sympathy to all there family and love ones. May they all R.I.P
Wow may their souls R.I.P. The good lord has taken back what he had lend us for a time. Condolences to the family.
RIP to all
I am shocked and saddened. I live in Italy…and on many occasions his sermons have kept me company , enlightened me, and blessed my heart . God bless him.
Praying for all the church family I was shocked to receive this news when I returned home from service today his ministry has blessed me over the in Tulsa OK at the Azusa Conference I pray that the Lord strengthens all you
A great man of God.. Condolences to the family.
My condolences goes to the Munroe’s family and the church family