Our deep commiserations to the Lidles, the Yanks, New York City and to the United States on Wednesday's plane crash, and the loss of Cory Lidle and his co-traveller. We sympathise with all those who were traumatised and/or incurred losses in this unfortunate accident.

Lidle, New York Yankee pitcher, apparently lost control as his small plane spun and slammed into a 50-storey skyscrapper in the city. We understand he left a wife and a 6-year old son. It will be tough for everyone, not least the family of his co-tourist, who yet to be named.

Well done! to the emergency and security agencies, especially the brave first-responders, for their spectacular and calm handling of the situation.

As we await the outcome of its thorough investigation, we must all draw appropriate lessons from this incident. Every nation, every city, every soul must reflect on this - prayerfully and passionately.

May God, The Almighty, protect, secure and shelter us....and ours....in our daily commute, our daily grind and our daily relations. We need HIM!

May Cory and his co-passenger rest in eternal peace.

Amen.