The household of Nugent remembered him as a much-loved particular person beneficiant particular person.
The 24-year-old had at all times aspired to develop into an officer within the military, they mentioned.
“Changing into an officer within the Military was a long-held dream for our son, brother and associate Max,” the household mentioned in a press release.
“He made that dream a actuality by way of cussed grit, resilience and a depraved sense of humour. He embodied the values of integrity and honour, which made him a pure match for a lifetime of service to others.
“His loss leaves an insufferable grief in our hearts.”
Lyon, in the meantime, was remembered as being a “devoted father of two and nice mate”.
“Danniel is a beloved husband, devoted father of two and nice mate. Danniel’s smile might brighten even the darkest days. His mild shone so brightly we can’t think about a world with out it,” his household mentioned.
Naggs’ associate described him as a “beloved associate, son, brother and good friend”
“Alex was an inspiration to his household and people round him. We’re heartbroken to lose him so quickly,” they mentioned.
“Alex was a hard-working, beneficiant and sort man who was at all times there for his mates.”
Laycock’s mother and father, Joseph Wayne and Dianne, mentioned he had two loves in his life: his army profession and his three boys.
“Exterior of his Military profession, Phillip was a faithful father and enthusiastic mountain biker,” they mentioned.
“He was a wonderful prepare dinner, and ready the household’s Christmas dinner on numerous events, with the identical meticulous precision he delivered to his work – he would shoo us out of the kitchen if we threatened to intervene.”
Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday confirmed “important wreckage” of the MRH-90 Taipan has been found.
“With each passing hour, it’s now clear any hope of discovering Captain Lyon, Lieutenant Nugent, Corporal Naggs and Warrant Workplace Laycock alive has been misplaced,” Marles mentioned.
“The tragedies which have taken place within the Whitsundays have transferred from these being of search and rescue to an exercise of restoration.”
Marles mentioned there will likely be a full and thorough investigation into the crash however for now, the federal government and defence pressure stands with the households of the lads.
