Son who went for dad’s funeral dies 15 days apart in ill-fated Air India plane crash
Thirty-year-old Lawrence Daniel Christian, who had returned to India to attend his father’s funeral, was among the 265 victims of the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred on June 12.
In a devastating twist of fate, a family in Ahmedabad is grappling with the unimaginable pain of losing two loved ones within just 15 days.
Thirty-year-old Lawrence Daniel Christian, who had returned to India to attend his father’s funeral, was among the 265 victims of the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred on June 12.
Lawrence had flown back to Ahmedabad on May 31 after receiving the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing on May 29. The family was still in mourning when the second blow struck; Lawrence lost his life in the fatal Air India plane crash while on his way back to London.
According to family members in international media reports, Lawrence had spoken to them via a video call just before boarding the ill-fated flight.
Lawrence, the only son in the family, had been living in London with his wife for the past one and a half years, pursuing higher education and employment opportunities. He had aspirations to bring his family to the UK to live with him in the near future.
The Air India plane crash has left scores of families mourning, many of whom are struggling to come to terms with the sudden and violent loss of their loved ones.
Community members and local authorities in Ahmedabad have rallied around the bereaved family, offering condolences and support during this difficult time, according to international media.
International media report that investigations have commenced into the cause of the deadly crash.
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