Remembering Captain Muhammad Saefurubi A: A Life Cut Short
Well folks, it seems like the grim reaper has struck again and, this time, he took a pilot! Captain Muhammad Saefurubi A from SAM Air found his final descent—without the annoyances of turbulence, I presume. Yes, his remains were buried in Tangerang, setting the stage for a funeral that can only be described as both harrowing and heartfelt.
Circumstances of His Departure
Captain Saefurubi was laid to rest in what can only be described as a “family affair”—literally! According to reports from his relative Abu Asirin, the pilot’s body was brought to the family cemetery in Curug Wetan for a heartfelt send-off. I reckon that’s the kind of family reunion you don’t see popping up on social media. “Look, Aunt Linda has just been buried! How’s that for a plot twist?”
The emotional scene had all the feels, with relatives urging the family to “be tolerant and willing to face this disaster.” Ah yes, the classic family guideline: “When life gives you lemons… well, make lemon meringue pie and move on.” It’s all about balancing the sweet with the sour, isn’t it?
The Pilot Who Gave Back
Saefurubi, known affectionately as Haji Pupung, was more than just a pilot—he was a community man, weaving himself into the fabric of local social services. He recently participated in an Eid al-Adha event, distributing sacrificial meat. Talk about a guy who really put the “active” in “socially active.” Typically, the only thing that gets distributed at funerals is leftover cake! Oh, the irony!
Leaving Behind a Legacy
At just 43 years old, Saefurubi leaves behind not only a grieving wife and three children—one still cooking in the oven, if you will—but also a legacy of kindness. I mean, there’s generous, and then there’s “let me bring home the bacon (and possibly some sacrificial lamb) while I pilot an airplane.” He must have been quite the family man, transforming turbulence into triumphs at home.
That fateful day, the PK SMH SAM Air aircraft was bound for Panua Pohuwato Airport. Unfortunately, it seems that the Creator had other plans, and news of the crash quickly flew in, race-car style. Within hours, four souls—including our dear Captain and a few others—became the central characters of a rather tragic narrative.
Community Reflection
With the return of his body facilitated by Batik Air, and a touching prayer session at At Taqwa Mosque, one can’t help but marvel at how our lives are often reduced to a handful of significant moments. Captain Muhammad Saefurubi’s tale serves as a poignant reminder that even when life takes off at full speed, destiny can jerk you down to earth in an instant.
As relatives gathered, the atmosphere mixed between grief and gratitude—the perfect cocktail for a bittersweet farewell. One could almost hear the whispers of support and encouragement, as they clung to one another tighter than a passenger on a bumpy flight.
The Final Flight Plan
So, here’s to Captain Muhammad Saefurubi A—a man who flew as high as he could, soared through life, and in his final act, returned home. Gone too soon, but his impact will remain, perhaps as a lesson to cherish each day like an in-flight snack: you never know when the next turbulence might hit!
In the end, let’s hope that our dear Haji Pupung has found a first-class seat in the afterlife, where the drinks are always free, the views are divine, and there’s absolutely no turbulence. Cheers to you, Captain! You may be gone, but your story will always take flight.
Tangerang –
Remains of the pilot SAM Air aircraft the accident in Gorontalo, Captain Muhammad Saefurubi A, was buried in Tangerang RegencyBanten. Saefurubi’s body was buried.
“Buried in the family cemetery at Curug Wetan. And later we will continue with prayers together,” said one of the victim’s relatives, Abu Asirin, as reported BetweenMonday (21/10/2024).
The victim’s body arrived at the funeral home in Panongan, Tangerang Regency, at around 13.25 WIB and was greeted immediately by all relatives and family. Saefurubi’s body was buried in the family’s tomb at the Asalam Curug Wetan Public Cemetery (TPU), Curug, Tangerang Regency.
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The return of Saefurubi’s body to the family home was carried out by Batik Air plane via Djalaluddin Airport, Gorontalo. The deceased was offered prayers at the At Taqwa Mosque, Citra Raya, which is near the funeral home.
There was an emotional atmosphere when the body was brought from the funeral home to be offered prayers. Then the relatives asked the family to be tolerant and willing to face this disaster.
The body of Saefurubi, who was a SAM Air pilot, could be repatriated after being identified and the results reported to the family on Sunday (20/10). This confirmation is based on the results of an examination by the authorities who handled the air accident incident.
Known to be socially active
Saefurubi died at the age of 43 years. The deceased left behind his wife and three children, namely one girl aged around 12 years, one boy aged 8 years, and one still in the womb.
“He left his wife with three children, and the other is still three months pregnant,” said Asirin.
Saefurubi, who is familiarly called Haji Pupung, is known as one of the driving figures at the At Taqwa Mosque, Citra Raya.
The late Saefurubi last met with all the mosque administrators at a social service activity on Eid al-Adha 2024, and then received news of his death on Sunday (20/10) afternoon after news broke of a plane crash in Gorontalo.
“During his lifetime he was active in providing social services to his friends who were less fortunate. Even on Eid al-Adha yesterday he was also involved in distributing sacrificial meat,” he said.
Previously, the Head of the Gorontalo Search and Rescue (SAR) Office, Heriyanto, reported an air accident involving a PK SMH type aircraft with the name SAM Air and white in color in the Marisa area, Pohuwato Regency, Gorontalo Province, Sunday (20/10).
“Information from Airnav Makassar is that at 07.03 the SAM Air plane departed from Djalaluddin Gorontalo Airport for Panua Pohuwato Airport,” said Heriyanto.
In that incident, four people died, namely the plane pilot, Captain Muhammad Saefurubi A, co-pilot M Arthur VG, a technician named Budijanto, and a passenger named Sri Meyke Male.
(jbr/may)