What should have been the beginning of a lifetime together ended in heartbreak.
Just one week after newlywed Dave Fiji was killed in a helicopter crash on the night of his wedding, family, friends, and hundreds of mourners gathered in Georgia to celebrate his life and say their final goodbye.
Dave and his bride, Jesni Sam, had boarded a helicopter after their wedding reception, planning to begin their honeymoon. Moments later, the aircraft crashed into a wooded area. Dave and the pilot lost their lives, while Jesni survived despite suffering serious injuries.
In an emotional tribute at the funeral, Jesni spoke about the future they had dreamed of building together, from family gatherings to growing old side by side. Still recovering from the crash, she bravely honored the husband she had lost just days after becoming his wife.
Dave was remembered as a passionate aviator who turned his childhood dream of flying into a career. As investigators continue searching for answers, loved ones are holding on to the memories of a joyful wedding day that was followed by an unimaginable tragedy.
Rest in peace, Dave Fiji. 
