Nurse Debra Moset, a victim of the Long Lellang FDS helicopter crash, remembered as a cheerful cook who cherished family and traditions
KUCHING: Nurse Debra Moset, 40, one of the victims of the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crash in Long Lellang yesterday, was described as a cheerful person who loved cooking whenever she returned to her hometown.
Her younger brother, Morgan Moset, 39, said there were no unusual signs when he last met Debra last month, and his sister appeared cheerful as usual and spent time with the family.
The youngest of five siblings said he received news of the crash from his elder brother while he was at work yesterday.
“I heard the news from my brother, who told me that the helicopter Debra was travelling in had crashed. I was certain Debra was on that flight because she was scheduled to be on duty at the time,” he said when met by reporters at his home in Kampung Semadang, Padawan, here today.
He said Debra, who had been working in Miri for more than 10 years, never missed an opportunity to return to their hometown whenever she was on leave, even if she could only spend a day or two with the family.
“The five of us were very close since childhood. Growing up, Debra and I, who were only a year apart, often spent time together,” he said.
Recalling memories of the victim, Morgan said Debra loved cooking and, whenever she returned home on leave, the kitchen was one of her favourite places to spend time with the family.
He said one of the dishes that the whole family particularly looked forward to and remembered fondly was Debra’s homemade beef rendang, especially during festive occasions such as Christmas and Gawai Dayak celebrations.
“During festivals, her rendang was a must. She would also often cook and post pictures of her dishes in the family group. Her children especially loved her curry,” he said.
Earlier, it was reported that Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said the victims whose identities had been confirmed were pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 30; medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, 33; medical assistant Alexson Adit Henry, 31; and two nurses, Debra Moset, 40, and Jessie Paya Jok, 44.
