Groom killed in helicopter crash hours after wedding in Dawsonville, Georgia
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Justin Berger
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Summary
A Gwinnett County groom, Dave Fiji, was killed in a helicopter crash just hours after his wedding at The Revere in Dawsonville, Georgia. The Robinson R66 helicopter crashed near the wedding venue Friday night, also killing the pilot. Dave's bride, Jesni Fiji, survived the crash and is recovering at a metro Atlanta hospital. Dave's father expressed that his son was extremely happy on his wedding day.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledMy son was so happy.
Dave Fiji and a helicopter pilot died Friday night when a Robinson R66 crashed near the Dawsonville wedding venue where Fiji had just married his wife, Jesni.
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