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Friends Pay Tribute to Pilot & Photographer Peter Bello who Lost his Life in Bristow Helicopter Crash
26-year-old Peter Bello was a co-pilot of the helicopter that crashed in the Oworo/Oko Cole area of Third Mainland Bridge on Wednesday afternoon – August 14, 2015. Initial eye-witness reports stated the helicopter burst into flames before crashing into the water. Witnesses called for rescue support as soon as possible.
The Nigerian co-pilot and photographer, Peter, (his co-pilot was an American, Joseph Wyatt), most recently, took photos of Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & Cynthia‘s engagement dinner – and shared on his professional Instagram page. Heartfelt tributes for the popular young professional have been pouring in from his shocked friends and industry counterparts.
May the souls of all the departed Rest In Peace.
Tributes
Olamide Adedeji
This video was taken barely 24 hours before the crash.
Dotun Kayode
I’ll miss you bro .. His heart was pure #peterbello farewell A photo posted by Do2dtun ® (@do2dtun) on
Sharon Ojong
Kemi Adetiba
RIP Peter Bello. Didn’t know him personally but remember he came up to me one day to say hello.Said he was Noble’s friend. I noticed (contd)
— Kemi Adetiba (@kemiadetiba) August 13, 2015
… he was strikingly handsome. Such a shame. RIP everyone who died in the crash. God comfort their families. sigh — Kemi Adetiba (@kemiadetiba) August 13, 2015
Noble Igwe
A photo posted by Noble Igwe (@noble_igwe) on
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
I’m sorry but how is this my last conversation with you @pjkruel? How? Kayode how??? A photo posted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@okija) on
Demi Olubanwo
Chef Fregz
Chef Eros
Captain Kehinde ‘Black’
Makida Moka
I’m still waiting for a reply. I’m glad that we actually bumped into each other and I gave you a hug. You loved to fly, Now you get to live in the sky. Rest well Peter Bello. A photo posted by Makida Moka (@themakidamoka) on
Woke up this morning and yesterday wasn’t a just a bad dream. I searched for hours for that dope photo u sent me of both of us tearing up the dance floor at Sese’s wedding and couldn’t find it. Almost bbm’d you to send it to me again…. This is how I’ll remember you always. That and all the conversations where we gingered each other’s adrenaline ajala ways. Till we meet again Pirro, say hi to the Big Guy for me. ?? A photo posted by Rosemary Okoli (@roryyyyyyyyyy) on