HKSARG offers condolences on the death of Jack Edwards
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    Following is a statement by the HKSARG today (August 15) on the death of Mr Jack Edwards:

     The Government is sad to learn of the passing of Mr Jack Edwards. As a World War II veteran, Mr Edwards did much to promote the well-being of Hong Kong's war veterans and their widows. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region sends its deepest condolences to Mr Edwards' family.

Ends/Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Issued at HKT 13:04

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