GOVERNOR CORZINE'S STATEMENT ON MINNESOTA PLANE CRASH

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

August 01, 2008

TRENTON – Governor Jon S. Corzine today offered condolences to the families of those killed in the charter plan crash in Owatonna, Minnesota. Six of the eight aboard were from New Jersey and the flight took off from Atlantic City.

"We are saddened by this tragedy. Our hearts go out the families of the victims and for the loss felt by the Atlantic City community at large. This crash serves as reminder that life is fragile, precious and fleeting and we must make the most of the time we've been given. All of New Jersey will be keeping the families of those lost in their thoughts and prayers."