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Governor Meyer Calls for Full Investigation into Potomac Plane Crash, Offers Condolences to Delawareans

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 31, 2025


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DOVER—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued a statement offering his condolences to the families of the victims of the Potomac River tragedy, and calling for a full investigation by the federal government into the crash that left 67 people dead:

“This immense loss of life should never have happened, and my thoughts are with the families of all the victims, including the 64 souls aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 and the three service members. The FAA and the U.S. Department of Defense must take all necessary measures to make sure a collision like this never happens again. Here in Delaware, we’re mourning the loss of former University of Delaware Figure Skating coach Sasha Kirsanov, as well as two youth skaters and their family members who were aboard AA5342. Lauren’s and my thoughts are with the families today as they grapple with this new reality, and we encourage all Delawareans to keep them in your prayers.”

 

About Governor Matt Meyer
Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer is bringing that same result-driven leadership to the state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.

From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

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Governor Meyer Calls for Full Investigation into Potomac Plane Crash, Offers Condolences to Delawareans

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 31, 2025


Governor Matt Meyer's Logo

DOVER—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued a statement offering his condolences to the families of the victims of the Potomac River tragedy, and calling for a full investigation by the federal government into the crash that left 67 people dead:

“This immense loss of life should never have happened, and my thoughts are with the families of all the victims, including the 64 souls aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 and the three service members. The FAA and the U.S. Department of Defense must take all necessary measures to make sure a collision like this never happens again. Here in Delaware, we’re mourning the loss of former University of Delaware Figure Skating coach Sasha Kirsanov, as well as two youth skaters and their family members who were aboard AA5342. Lauren’s and my thoughts are with the families today as they grapple with this new reality, and we encourage all Delawareans to keep them in your prayers.”

 

About Governor Matt Meyer
Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer is bringing that same result-driven leadership to the state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.

From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

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