Vulcann 6th Gear January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Oh no another tragic case of NS man dying during IPPT and this time after the 2.4km run... From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1175904/1/.html NS man dies while undergoing in-camp training Posted: 10 January 2012 1708 hrs SINGAPORE: A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Operationally-Ready National Serviceman died Tuesday after completing a 2.4 kilometre run. A statement from the Defence Ministry said 28-year-old Corporal (CPL) (NS) Li Hongyang was taking his Individual Physical Proficiency Test when he fainted at about 8.30 am on Tuesday. The incident took place at Kranji Camp III. MINDEF said an SAF medic on site attended to Corporal Li immediately and evacuated him via a safety vehicle to the Kranji Medical Centre where an SAF doctor attended to him. Corporal Li was then sent to the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital at 9.00 am. MINDEF said the SAF doctor continued to resuscitate him in the ambulance en route to the hospital. Corporal Li was pronounced dead at 9.40 am at the hospital. Lieutenant-Colonel (NS) Gan Fong Yin, Commanding Officer of 62 Combat Service Support Battalion, said: "Hongyang was a cherished member of the battalion. His demise is definitely a loss to the battalion. We will miss him and our hearts go out to his family." - CNA/cc ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piyopico Supercharged January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 And the clueless says " What is the big deal" ............... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin79 2nd Gear January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Do you really think the CO knows him.... maybe its time to scrap IPPT... hehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentified 1st Gear January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 (edited) a salute to all my fellow SAF comrades who had fallen in their line of duty. Edited January 10, 2012 by Unidentified Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Why all these young people drop dead?? Could it be due to change in diet? I notice that among youth nowadays there seems to be preference for "meaty" western foods... maybe not so suitable for our metabolism / weather? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear January 10, 2012 Author Share January 10, 2012 28 yo still very young What a tremednous loss to pass away at such a young age. Condolences to his family and loved ones... RIP, CPL Li.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 RIP........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentified 1st Gear January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 We, members of the Singapore Armed Forces, do solemnly and sincerely pledge that we will always bear true faith and allegiance to the President and the Republic of Singapore. We will always support and defend the Constitution. We will preserve and protect the honor and independence of our country WITH OUR LIVES. FXXK THE FTS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear January 10, 2012 Author Share January 10, 2012 RIP........ Purple Heart? This is awarded for injuries sustained in a combat by any US serviceman... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Actually the 2.4km is quite a 'hard' run. Even as regular runner, doing one "long" run 9-10km on weekend, and one shorter run during the weekdays - I personally find the 2.4km challenging to complete with good timing. The pace is quite "killing"! Can't imagine what it's like for people who don't do distance runs!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonjst 3rd Gear January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Why all these young people drop dead?? Could it be due to change in diet? I notice that among youth nowadays there seems to be preference for "meaty" western foods... maybe not so suitable for our metabolism / weather? Too stressful lah , go in camp also got to worry his rice bowl got replaced by some FTs . Last time people eat the whole pig in 3 days, smoke all day , also nothing happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz0608 3rd Gear January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Actually the 2.4km is quite a 'hard' run. Even as regular runner, doing one "long" run 9-10km on weekend, and one shorter run during the weekdays - I personally find the 2.4km challenging to complete with good timing. The pace is quite "killing"! Can't imagine what it's like for people who don't do distance runs!! I think for reservist dun push too hard for 2.4Km run, unless you are a regular runner. Fail at most kenna RT niah, no big deal! Anyway RIP to our fallen comrade... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmilktooth Supercharged January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 thats a sad news.. RIP to our fellow NS man.. always know our limits.. least physically... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Purple Heart? This is awarded for injuries sustained in a combat by any US serviceman... KIA too...... but whatever awards he gets from the military also useless liao. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonicwater Neutral Newbie January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 (edited) I think for reservist dun push too hard for 2.4Km run, unless you are a regular runner. Fail at most kenna RT niah, no big deal! Anyway RIP to our fallen comrade... True but not true leh. The policies keep changing to "discourage" people from failing. Think last year even IPT also change pattern say no more attend liao siam RT. Gotta go back extended program. The mandatory come back RT sessions is like signing extra. That's very disruptive and weekend one day kena burn some more. Add: Btw, RIP to the svcman. Edited January 10, 2012 by Tonicwater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkwei 1st Gear January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 (edited) Why all these young people drop dead?? Could it be due to change in diet? I notice that among youth nowadays there seems to be preference for "meaty" western foods... maybe not so suitable for our metabolism / weather? or maybe, last time, mindef is not so "open" ?? didn't see on the news dosen't mean it didn't happen and our ministers talk about "sacrifice"... pui!! Edited January 10, 2012 by Tkwei Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 If really kena RT, take it as a form of exercise lor. Paid by the govt some more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged January 10, 2012 Share January 10, 2012 Why all these young people drop dead?? Could it be due to change in diet? I notice that among youth nowadays there seems to be preference for "meaty" western foods... maybe not so suitable for our metabolism / weather? what do u think?? hair kena cut already too traumatised, how are they going to handle those stuff.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
Sudden death due to cardiac arrest
Sudden death due to cardiac arrest
Singapore seeks to stay competitive by retraining entire workforce
Singapore seeks to stay competitive by retraining entire workforce
Elderly fried banana seller, 74, in Penang dies after fainting & falling into wok of scalding hot oil
Elderly fried banana seller, 74, in Penang dies after fainting & falling into wok of scalding hot oil
Engine dies while in stationery
Engine dies while in stationery
SMRT technician dies, another injured after being pinned under bus they were repairing
SMRT technician dies, another injured after being pinned under bus they were repairing
Six-year-old girl dies after near-drowning in pool
Six-year-old girl dies after near-drowning in pool
Rally driver chio bu dies :(
Rally driver chio bu dies :(
Earn money while using your own car!
Earn money while using your own car!