tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post5276351423557920353..comments2023-09-14T12:49:51.466-06:00Comments on Spirit of Saint Lewis: 10 Years Ago TodayA Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066992019067893513noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-26079003234315728002010-02-16T14:37:04.515-07:002010-02-16T14:37:04.515-07:00haunting post.haunting post.mkfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318945369075617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-46368620853766461982010-02-16T12:55:28.214-07:002010-02-16T12:55:28.214-07:00I remember this accident. Sad.I remember this accident. Sad.WAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265139894543519211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-31182872606727487792010-02-03T18:36:07.523-07:002010-02-03T18:36:07.523-07:00It's like we all want to hold our breath and p...It's like we all want to hold our breath and pretend that this never happens. How much the more for your and your lover-boy who enter into this arena each week for your livelihood.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201502933900406065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-58669068479990506892010-02-02T17:43:46.289-07:002010-02-02T17:43:46.289-07:00I'm reminded of a scene in "Torch Song Tr...I'm reminded of a scene in "Torch Song Trilogy" when Arnold and his mother discuss living without their respective mates. Arnold asks "Does the pain ever go away?" His mother says "No. Its gets better, and you learn to live with it, the same way you learn to live with wearing eye glasses or a ring. But it never goes away. And that's good, because then you'll never forget them."Mark in DEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12478832787656152843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-8892371062700625812010-02-02T12:17:19.957-07:002010-02-02T12:17:19.957-07:00What a memory- and having worked on that plane.What a memory- and having worked on that plane.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03866077134601099787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-78909656359298123762010-02-01T21:13:32.906-07:002010-02-01T21:13:32.906-07:00what a tale,
I have never had this awful experienc...what a tale,<br />I have never had this awful experience, so I can not imagine the emotions therein.<br />I admire you for doing this sort of work.Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-74732224486760947252010-02-01T20:41:59.866-07:002010-02-01T20:41:59.866-07:00Lewis,
I remember that day also....for I was NON-R...Lewis,<br />I remember that day also....for I was NON-REV from LAX-PDX. I had been seeing my family in Oxnard...where miles from them your plane came down.<br />I remember looking as we flew over my home town where I was raised. And looking over the ocean and seeing Anacapa Island and how calm and serene it was.<br />I too received many calls from family and friends who knew I was returning home that day.<br />I feel for all you guys and how that day touch all our livesUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366714957694092617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-42883251931891617692010-02-01T15:27:43.687-07:002010-02-01T15:27:43.687-07:00I know it's inadequate, but hugs to both of yo...I know it's inadequate, but hugs to both of you and to all the families.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410366147691365995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-86788873400751115462010-02-01T13:17:11.955-07:002010-02-01T13:17:11.955-07:00I was 10 when this happened, so I vaguely remember...I was 10 when this happened, so I vaguely remember it, and I'm glad you wrote about it today so that I could read about it. It's such a scary thought to try and imagine what those people went through. I'm glad that airplanes have improved since then, although we still have mistakes here and there. What a frightening story :(Jakehttp://hmwhat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-49658382691470403012010-02-01T06:09:49.377-07:002010-02-01T06:09:49.377-07:00I have somewhat similar memories of the ValuJet cr...I have somewhat similar memories of the ValuJet crash into the Everglades, a flight one day before my own on the same airline. <br /><br />I try not to think about potential disaster when I can do nothing to divert it. I love to fly, and I simply am thankful for each successful trip and for the people who make it so.Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852713057094279347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-2655964134027632632010-02-01T04:52:32.153-07:002010-02-01T04:52:32.153-07:00That would be a memory and thoughts that would hau...That would be a memory and thoughts that would haunt me.Lemuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397995062492531171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-50468077347770986522010-02-01T00:21:20.120-07:002010-02-01T00:21:20.120-07:00You honor their memories every time you share your...You honor their memories every time you share your recollection of that fateful day.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639429747775749816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-85452690510156363672010-01-31T22:42:51.175-07:002010-01-31T22:42:51.175-07:00My only connection is that a cousin had left her a...My only connection is that a cousin had left her anchor position at a small tv station in the Ozarks. She was getting away from an ex boyfriend that had tried to kill her. I turn on the tube and there she is reporting from California about the crash. How vivid a memory. I can't believe it's been that long.<br />I know that must be tough on you to recall. Thinking of you Lewis.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16189300421202451256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-62190220771314997682010-01-31T17:25:02.111-07:002010-01-31T17:25:02.111-07:00Knowing you all has given me a broader perspective...Knowing you all has given me a broader perspective on flying... and a personal connection to those in the industry that makes me more protective of airline workers when I fly. Thanks for sharing your story.Zenrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16716710951112954440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-74128358905648193742010-01-31T16:38:47.351-07:002010-01-31T16:38:47.351-07:00this is the kind of thing that makes me so mad whe...this is the kind of thing that makes me so mad when i see people treating flight attendants poorly... yes, you're their to service us and to make sure we are comfortable - but your there ultimately to keep us safe in the event of.... what you do takes a special kind of fortitude a special kind of commitment.. one that i am thankful for every time i get on a plane. i can not imagine what that or something like 9/11 does to you - thank you.madhouse 6https://www.blogger.com/profile/08444556463077414840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-28455406858906661202010-01-31T16:25:04.912-07:002010-01-31T16:25:04.912-07:00I'll never forget that day. What haunted me mo...I'll never forget that day. What haunted me most is that they had a minute and a half before contact so they all knew their fate. Every time I fly I think about it. Such a tragedy.tornwordohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581361982939423598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-85672874255045861352010-01-31T15:24:53.641-07:002010-01-31T15:24:53.641-07:00those times are very hazy for me. i do, however, ...those times are very hazy for me. i do, however, remember this plainly. i told whoever i was with, "that might be my brothers. i have to find out". then began frantically searching for a phone.....not having any familial contact on a regular basis, i don't even remember who i called.<br /><br />your service to the humans of the planet is applauded on many levels.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765686511785027829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-11128807942742876652010-01-31T12:30:26.142-07:002010-01-31T12:30:26.142-07:00Tears in the eyes. I will never forget that dark ...Tears in the eyes. I will never forget that dark day for our Alaska family and ours too.tomaspdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11968573126997170385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-2045500595890053082010-01-31T12:19:44.355-07:002010-01-31T12:19:44.355-07:00wow....quiet a memory! That's scary. It remind...wow....quiet a memory! That's scary. It reminds me a little of 911 when everyone was calling around the country to find their loved ones. I'm glad you guys weren't on that flight but sad for those you knew who were. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-83081928567488539832010-01-31T11:41:54.867-07:002010-01-31T11:41:54.867-07:00I've always wondered how you guys in the busin...I've always wondered how you guys in the business deal with that. I've known a couple of flight attendants other than you and Blair (one of whom is now a friend in Portsmouth) but I have never brought the subject into conversation. I always thought it might be indiscrete, painful, or too personal. Of course it doesn't surprise me how deeply you cared about those aboard that plane. You are a very good man.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279473113628377106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-80170699918067757682010-01-31T10:43:52.244-07:002010-01-31T10:43:52.244-07:00Very frightening. Whenever I start to feel panicke...Very frightening. Whenever I start to feel panicked that something like that will happen to me, I try to think of all the people who have NOT crashed. Sometimes that helps. <br /> <br />Extra special hugs and kisses today, my dear.Javahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377033663576614925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-51743981903685849312010-01-31T10:37:39.394-07:002010-01-31T10:37:39.394-07:00That was a rough story. I'm glad resources li...That was a rough story. I'm glad resources like FB are available now so that your family and friends can more readily find out when and where you are working.<br /><br />I've never had a job in which my life was routinely endangered. I would not be able to withstand that kind of background stress.Larry Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745877140802572008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-11747690855515839092010-01-31T10:06:53.916-07:002010-01-31T10:06:53.916-07:00Yes, I can well imagine that it would make you sto...Yes, I can well imagine that it would make you stop and reflect. Those sort of traumatic events touch our lives forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-77512284841769558072010-01-31T09:47:33.964-07:002010-01-31T09:47:33.964-07:00It's the not knowing that makes it so hard. I ...It's the not knowing that makes it so hard. I boarded a plane just as Katrina was making landfall... I boarded a plane when nobody was sure if Princess Diana had died or not... then you just have to sit and wait until landing to know what's happening.<br /><br />It's changing though... on-board wi-fi is letting people use the internet to keep in touch with what's happening on the ground. Though I'm not sure if that's better or worse...Dave2https://www.blogger.com/profile/15376066552003396828noreply@blogger.com