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BC man killed in crash

Condolences are pouring in for a Vancouver Island man who has now been identified as one of the victims who died in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash.

Micah John Messent, posted on social media on March 9th,  "Pretty stoked to announce that I’ve been selected by United Nations Association In Canada as a member of their delegation for the 4th United Nations Assembly of the Environment! I'm headed to Kenya TOMORROW (March 10) where I’ll have the chance to meet with other passionate youth and leaders from around the world and explore how we can tackle the biggest challenges that are facing our generation. I'm so grateful for this opportunity and want to thank all of the people in my life who have helped me get this far. Wish me luck!"

Messent has been identified as a Courtenay resident, and he was on board Flight ET302.

Social media posts also show Messent in Kelowna.

Messent graduated from Vancouver Island University and was originally of the Red River Metis Nation.



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