The SCDF Commissioner said Captain Tay will be remembered for his selflessness, professionalism and commitment.
SCDF officers observe a minute of silence during the last call for the late Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin at the SCDF headquarters on May 20, 2024.The police band leading the procession during the funeral for Captain Kenneth Tay at Bright Hill Temple Crematorium on May 20.SCDF personnel saluting the SCDF hearse carrying the casket of Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin at Bright Hill Temple Crematorium.
The ceremony was originally planned to be held at the parade square, but was moved to the auditorium due to the rain. On May 16, CPT Tay was serving as a marine rota commander at the West Coast Marine Fire Station when he lost consciousness while fighting a blaze on board China-flagged tanker Sheng Hang Hua 6.CPT Tay was pronounced dead at National University Hospital that day.
He said: “This speaks volumes of his belief, passion, conviction and ambition of the life-saving force.”
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