Wg Cdr Reid,
I applaud your sincerity and honour. It must have been unbearably difficult for all of the BOI team when you knew the crew of XV179 so well.
Looking back, many of us wish we had done more, or done it better and we are profoundly sorry for that but it is great shame that so many of your superiors did not show the same emotional strength, integrity and humility when they had the chance to apologise themselves.
Flip
Im sure I speak for many when I say our thoughts are with the families today - I am distraught that I cannot be there. I hope that after today, you can see some light at the end of the tunnel and that it comes somewhere near to ending this desparately sad and difficult chapter, allowing you to complete the grieving process with a little more peace of mind. God bless you all and keep safe.