A devastating crash involving an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter claimed the lives of 63 individuals, including a group of teen figure skaters, their mothers, and soldiers. Community members are mourning the loss, with vigils being held. The airline has opened support lines and information centers for families. Among the victims were young skaters Jinna Han and Spencer Lane, who represented the Skating Club of Boston, revealing the deep emotional connections shared with their community and coaches during this tragic time.
The only way we will get through this is together,' said the Rev. Pamela Hughes Mason of Wichita's St. Paul AME Church.
We watched Jinna just grow up here from just a tiny little tyke into this amazingly mature 13-year-old,' said Doug Zeghibe, CEO of the Skating Club of Boston.
Spencer Lane... started to discover this connection with the audience and that joy that he was giving to other people through his gift,' said Elin Schran.
American Airlines set up a hotline as well as centers in Washington and Wichita for people searching for information about family members.
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