Hundreds of persons turned up to bid farewell to Lieutenant Colonel, Michael Charles at his home in Timehri, East Bank Demerara, yesterday.
Charles who served in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) for some 40 years, was the pilot of the helicopter which crashed a week ago in the dense jungle while on a mission to deliver supplies to troops at Arau. Five persons died.
The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that several persons paid tribute to Charles who was widely known for his photography work, which showcased the beauty of Guyana, captured from his lens as he flew across the country.
