Have you ever or do you think you could handle a tragic loss in the family?

[lightbulb27]

I watch and readup on history of air traffic accidents. Review the story of Kathleen Adduci in the link below and the writeup by her brother.

It's a simple reminder in how fragile life is, and how much we can live more fully in the moment we have. We people get so caught up in the planning, stresses, and urgency of the day losing sight of the right now that is so precious.

https://graphics.chicagotribune.com/flight-191-memorial-blurb/

This accident was caused by the loss of an engine due to improper maintenance procedures on the DC10 aircraft by American Airlines [other airlines also had altered procedures as the recommended procedure was more costly]. Note that today, aircraft mechanics are in short supply and aging. Various schools are attempting to find and train such skilled people.

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Whatever your story is, in GAG community, our hearts go out to you. We can hope you thrive and live a life well lived.

And yes, I had a tragic loss of a sibling early in life which deeply impacted my family... only a few years before this accident.

In honor and memory of Kathleen Adducci

Yes, I had a tragic loss

No, I haven't

Other

[exitseven]

My father died suddenly, I was going through a lot of turmoil in my life. i had recently become unemployed and was struggling in graduate school. Just when ot seemed tht things could not get worse my father dies. It was a lot to process but somehow I held it all together.

[lightbulb27]

I'm sorry for your loss then, that must have been a very difficult time.

[exitseven]

It set me up for the rest of my life.

[lightbulb27]

in a good way or bad way?

[exitseven]

it was good.

[Agape93]

Absolutely. There's nobody in my family worth mourning.

[NathanDavis]

had to...