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Myles Munroe, wife die in plane crash – Their final hours

Tragedy has struck the international Christian community as prolific bestselling author and internationally renowned preacher and business coach, Dr. Myles Munroe of Bahamas Faith Ministries International along with his wife, Mrs. Ruth Ann Munroe died in a plane crash early Sunday, November 9, 2014, in the Bahamas. According to The Associated Press,

Dr. Myles Munroe and wife, Ruth Ann
Dr. Myles Munroe and wife, Ruth Ann

the plane, a Lear LEA -1.05 percent 36 executive jet, reportedly struck a crane at the Grand Bahama Ship Yard, exploding on impact and crashing into the ground near a junkyard area.

The Bahamas Ministry of Transport and Aviation reported that the Lear 36 executive jet departed the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in Nassau, Bahamas at 4:07pm for the Grand Bahama International Airport, a privately owned international airport in Freeport, Bahamas with nine people on board.

The plane crashed while making an approach for landing at Grand Bahama International Airport at 5.10pm, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation said. The crash killed all nine people on board the private jet. The identities of the other people on board have not yet been confirmed. The cause of the crash was not immediately determined, though there had been heavy rain across the region. A full investigation is expected to begin on Monday.

The crash occurred as people were gathering in Grand Bahamas for Dr. Munroe’s 2014 Global Leadership Forum which started Monday, November, 10. Former mayor of Atlanta and former U.S Ambassador to the United Nations, Andrew

site of the crash
site of the crash

Young scheduled to speak at the popular leadership forum, released the following statement through his foundation: “Ambassador Young expresses his deep sadness over the tragic death of his friends Dr. Myles and Mrs. Ruth Munroe. He offer condolences to the Munroe family and the families of the other souls who lost their lives as a result of this shocking plane crash.”

Africa’s richest woman and oil mogul, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija is also expected to speak at the leadership forum.

Known for his work and teachings on leadership, purpose and maximizing your potential, vision, individual and national transformation, and prominent figure and friends of Popular Nigerian clergy such as Bishop Oyedepo, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo,  Dr. Munroe was the senior pastor of Bahamas Faith Ministries International Fellowship, where his wife, Ruth Ann, served as co-senior pastor. They left behind their son, Chairo (Myles Jr.) Munroe and daughter, Charisa.

Dr. Munroe died living out his purpose in life; spreading the gospel of Christ.

-FEMI OYEWALE

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