Husband of woman killed on Southwest flight remembers their last conversation

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • Michael Riordan's wife Jennifer was killed on Southwest Flight 1380 after an engine failed 32,000 feet above the ground on April 17.

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  • @sheilajohnson6478
    @sheilajohnson6478 5 лет назад +3983

    That poor child sitting next to her. She’ll remember this all of her life.

    • @cathybaldry7822
      @cathybaldry7822 5 лет назад +156

      I bet she will never want to go near a as aircraft again

    • @LindsayC33
      @LindsayC33 5 лет назад +286

      Sheila Johnson And that lady who originally sat in the window seat but decided to move last minute. I couldn’t even imagine being in her shoes. I would have a really hard time not blaming myself if that were me. Absolutely horrific all the way around.

    • @Bootystank99659
      @Bootystank99659 5 лет назад +12

      Is the kid still alive??

    • @shonaharris9328
      @shonaharris9328 5 лет назад +57

      kirk hammetts left pinkie finger.
      The child and everyone else are alive, the poor lady next to the window is not.

    • @lucilaespinoza184
      @lucilaespinoza184 3 года назад +1

      k

  • @liajohn1838
    @liajohn1838 6 лет назад +5444

    This is so sad... I lost it when the lady said"I put my hand on her back, just so she could at least know she wasn't alone". 😢😢😢

    • @kimlarge4077
      @kimlarge4077 5 лет назад +109

      Me too. That woman made me cry.

    • @laurakilner440
      @laurakilner440 5 лет назад +18

      Lia John ❤️

    • @marcykeeley7709
      @marcykeeley7709 5 лет назад +199

      that poor woman's going to have to live with that the rest of her life I mean obviously it's a relief not to die but that kind of survivor's guilt doesn't go away

    • @paulinarittscher215
      @paulinarittscher215 5 лет назад +77

      Me 2!
      God works in mysterious ways, no doubt about it, and eventually we are all going to go, but going like this, is a shock, a trauma for the ones left behind, especially this kind lady.
      She needs to know that she did what she could and that her instincts were very assertive. The fact that she thought to protect the little girl and to comfort this poor woman, in a moment of panic, speaks volumes of her kind, generous and loving heart....
      God bless y'all❣🙏❤

    • @robsledgegroupie
      @robsledgegroupie 5 лет назад +36

      I can only hope I have the strength to do the same if I am ever placed in that situation in my life, or that someone has the compassion to do the same if they end up in a life or death position. I also hope the young child can go about life knowing how precious our time here is, and free of trauma.

  • @romerjusu3804
    @romerjusu3804 4 года назад +2628

    The woman who changed seats with her probably has survivors guilt.

    • @cleopatra1311
      @cleopatra1311 3 года назад +106

      I wasn't her time to go!

    • @reneecook2972
      @reneecook2972 3 года назад +293

      I never bought into the theory of "survivors guilt" until I was involved in an active shooting and lost two friends. One was a nurse the other an aide. One of the ladies murdered had changed shifts with me so I could meet my son when he came home on military leave

    • @RemiMW
      @RemiMW 3 года назад +111

      Definitely survival guilt. But this flight didn’t have chosen seats. The other passenger took the seat on the aisle because of coffee. Most likely Jennifer saw the seat and was like it’s my lucky day a window seat open

    • @reneecook2972
      @reneecook2972 3 года назад +11

      @Augustine Montesp 2017 A long time ago..

    • @reneecook2972
      @reneecook2972 3 года назад +44

      I prefer not to discuss the situation. I am still in therapy and I p will never work in healthcare again. I took a job with the Federal Government

  • @AlexHurleyMusic
    @AlexHurleyMusic 3 года назад +949

    And massive amounts of respect to those passengers that did everything they could to save her. It'll probably never be enough for them, but they deserve recognition for what they did.

    • @loveblue2
      @loveblue2 3 года назад +20

      Very true. Had it not been for their efforts, she very likely would have been completely sucked out of the window.
      May she rest in peace.

    • @kristinalarue3866
      @kristinalarue3866 3 года назад +12

      People like that woman that helped Jennifer and the child too. Bless there hearts. Just breaks my heart listening to this story!

    • @abirmef9510
      @abirmef9510 2 года назад +1

      👏👏👏

    • @saysHotdogs
      @saysHotdogs 2 года назад +4

      The unbelievable courage of that 12 year old girl though…and of course the woman too. It’s just at 12 there are so many fears already that experience has not cooled. 12 year olds are still afraid of the dark sometimes they are so innocent.

    • @estelleschneider9033
      @estelleschneider9033 2 года назад +2

      @@loveblue2 thank God for them each..that she was not pulled out
      Thank you Lord God !!

  • @psychedforlife7176
    @psychedforlife7176 6 лет назад +5614

    Let’s honor Jennifer’s wishes and be kind, sharing and caring. What a beautiful woman.

    • @ihiperawalker3152
      @ihiperawalker3152 6 лет назад +53

      RIP... Jennifer.....may the Angels surround your husband and family with love peace and protection....

    • @wanefelicia8779
      @wanefelicia8779 5 лет назад +9

      John: 1515 that includes NOT being a trumptard fyi ✌

    • @eileenmiller4668
      @eileenmiller4668 5 лет назад +9

      P7 West what does that have to do with this

    • @travet1000
      @travet1000 5 лет назад +11

      Always a libtard involving politics!!

    • @zinnieboy9919
      @zinnieboy9919 5 лет назад +17

      I agree 100%. She would be smiling from Heaven to see that. We need more kindness, sharing and caring in this world.

  • @yeseniacontreras8038
    @yeseniacontreras8038 6 лет назад +3018

    That is so sad. That must have also been so traumatizing for that 12 year old

    • @deniserossiter1059
      @deniserossiter1059 5 лет назад +30

      That’s what I was thinking about too.

    • @alaurahwillow155
      @alaurahwillow155 5 лет назад +46

      I was about to comment that I hope that she gets the support she needs with that. Even if she seemed to cope at first as time goes on it could really impact her emotionally. Survivor guilt is awful.

    • @youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904
      @youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904 5 лет назад +28

      @@alaurahwillow155 not just survivors guilt. Just pure horror. She tried to pull her mom back into a plane. She's never flying again either, I guarantee that.

    • @alaurahwillow155
      @alaurahwillow155 5 лет назад +8

      SamTheMan When did I say it was JUST survivors guilt? I just mentioned that portion of it as it is something that I have personal experience with. That doesn’t mean that I don’t believe that she suffered any other trauma.

    • @youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904
      @youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904 5 лет назад +5

      @@alaurahwillow155 you didn't say just survivors guilt, but you mentioned it at the end as if you were closing your main point with it. My statement still stands

  • @kailynngerstenberger6399
    @kailynngerstenberger6399 3 года назад +456

    My mom knew Jennifer, they worked at the same place and were good friends, said she was bright and cheerful, always smiling and was an artist. They built a garden bed memorial at the workplace to honor her, sadly my mom died this past year, but at least I know she gets to be reunited with her friends and family.

  • @mikeclark4272
    @mikeclark4272 3 года назад +602

    Wow 3 years later you can’t help the fact that this story still can make cry.

  • @ritacote6033
    @ritacote6033 5 лет назад +1124

    What a horrific way to die. I hope she lost consciousness the moment the window broke

    • @gypsytreasures3856
      @gypsytreasures3856 4 года назад +62

      She was slammed in the face by the broken fan in engine that came through window. She died instantly

    • @amirabrown9643
      @amirabrown9643 4 года назад +24

      Gypsy Treasures where did you get that info ?

    • @joy-115
      @joy-115 4 года назад +5

      I hope so too

    • @zee3e
      @zee3e 4 года назад +122

      died of blunt trama, she broke her neck from the speed of the airplane (550 mph)
      she probably died instantly

    • @ziggy3237
      @ziggy3237 4 года назад +98

      At 32,000 feet, there's little breathable oxygen. Combine that with 500mph winds, and there's almost 100% chance of death by suffocation. It truly is mortifying.

  • @MiVidaBellisima
    @MiVidaBellisima 6 лет назад +2067

    I appreciate that this better explained how she died. I thought she had been sucked out, I didn't know she was ever pulled back into the plane.

    • @autumn1768
      @autumn1768 6 лет назад +93

      MiVidaBellisima but it didn’t explain how she died, just that she fell out then got pulled back in...

    • @rosettepine876
      @rosettepine876 6 лет назад +142

      The wind gets sucked out of your lungs

    • @orangeblossom5362
      @orangeblossom5362 6 лет назад +142

      I assumed she did from blunt force trauma while being sucked out

    • @seriousbroski
      @seriousbroski 6 лет назад +181

      You cant breathe when there so much air blowing at you she must of suffocated

    • @SkyyPiano
      @SkyyPiano 6 лет назад +64

      They said she was unconscious before she was sucked out, so I'm guessing she died from the explosion first.

  • @gloriatranchina6333
    @gloriatranchina6333 3 года назад +570

    This poor woman. The guilt, even though it in no way was her fault but im sure she feels. The fact that she put her hand on her back so she knew she wasn't alone means everything to me!!

    • @loveblue2
      @loveblue2 3 года назад +18

      So true. If she was conscious and not in complete shock, knowing she wasn't alone in whst she was going through likely meant so much.
      So tragic. I blame Southwest. This is what happens when you fly your planes a zillion miles a year. They should know which parts of the engine and the rest of the plane that might experience these fractures and look for the stresses prior to failure.

    • @jlbaker2000
      @jlbaker2000 2 года назад +1

      That compassion is so important.

    • @robogreek3157
      @robogreek3157 2 года назад +1

      I.believe.Mr. ballen.on youtube covered this story. And everybody had hands on their backs

    • @jlbaker2000
      @jlbaker2000 2 года назад

      @ramram92 Survivor's guilt

    • @brennathecatlover4360
      @brennathecatlover4360 8 месяцев назад

      @@loveblue2planes aren’t perfect like cars malfunctions happen without anyone knowing

  • @fonda7760
    @fonda7760 3 года назад +272

    The young girl and woman could fill as if they would be next to go…I can’t even imagine the fear, shock and yet, the woman had the compassion to pull the young girl closer to her while placing her hand on the victims’ back…incredible strength and humanity displayed that day.

    • @pjaccountname
      @pjaccountname 3 года назад +2

      feel not fill

    • @fonda7760
      @fonda7760 3 года назад +4

      @@pjaccountname Thank you. I did type ‘fee’,l however, somehow it was changed. This has happened before, yet was immediately caught after posting. My error in not carefully proofreading. 😊

    • @KelleyBroussardMackaig
      @KelleyBroussardMackaig 3 года назад +8

      @@fonda7760 - I loved your comment. Typo's and all.

    • @bennyedmondson8919
      @bennyedmondson8919 3 года назад +9

      @@pjaccountname wth does it matter if it's fill or feel what matters is she wanted to try and be of some comfort

  • @TheCMnews
    @TheCMnews 6 лет назад +1977

    I can't imagine losing the love of my life. I just can't imagine. So sad.

    • @annahotaling3867
      @annahotaling3867 6 лет назад

      Chris M

    • @ThePHYL
      @ThePHYL 5 лет назад +41

      Chris M my husband and I are in our 70s now....we have been married a very long time, when I think of losing him I get so upset....then I think if I die first who will take care of him? He will be so lonely.

    • @babble2leeza
      @babble2leeza 5 лет назад +25

      It is hell. A daily challenge to live. Lost my husband of 30yrs. I am handicap and thought that was my lifes hurdle. I was so wrong. I feel so bad for this family, she was healthy and had a lot of yrs ahead. I think they don't take care of or check the planes enough. Why are they using planes from 1970? We don't even use cars that old in general.

    • @faithduruamaku2018
      @faithduruamaku2018 5 лет назад +8

      @@babble2leeza so sorry for your loss

    • @deefromtx5530
      @deefromtx5530 5 лет назад +11

      It's a terrible thing to lose the love of your life. I miss my husband every single day.

  • @HipposAreDeadly
    @HipposAreDeadly 6 лет назад +2336

    Jennifer may have died, but her sitting next to the window saved a little girl.

    • @laurariley7071
      @laurariley7071 5 лет назад +72

      My heart goes out to everyone including those who had to endure this on a plane now my fiancé is more scared to fly

    • @ecofriendlyhippie
      @ecofriendlyhippie 5 лет назад +228

      That girl’s life is no more special than anyone else’s..

    • @helenmallazzo2870
      @helenmallazzo2870 5 лет назад +147

      @@ecofriendlyhippie the girl was only 12. Not that 1 person should die before another but she is just a baby.

    • @diannemeyer8798
      @diannemeyer8798 5 лет назад +78

      ecofriendlyhippie, lighten up. She was only referring to who was saved and just happened to be a 12 year old girl.

    • @eh2139
      @eh2139 5 лет назад +79

      HipposAreDeadly what a weird sentiment. Her life held just as much value as the 12 y/o girl.

  • @stephanienewman4868
    @stephanienewman4868 5 лет назад +84

    What words to live by! "If I ever have the conversation with her family, I would want to be able to tell them that she wasn't alone." That's so powerful.

    • @gv1967
      @gv1967 4 года назад +4

      Such soothing and comforting words during major trauma. God bless that lady.

  • @rachelhartjes313
    @rachelhartjes313 4 года назад +198

    I just cannot fathom how hard it was for this man, as a father, to have to tell his children that their momma isn't ever coming home. 🙏

  • @natachacosta5731
    @natachacosta5731 5 лет назад +872

    I’m never sitting near a window ever again 😓 this is so scary and heartbreaking.

    • @divinefeminineoracle5825
      @divinefeminineoracle5825 5 лет назад +25

      @Mike Studmuffin good heavens, that's insane!!

    •  4 года назад +1

      Natacha Costa I always sit in seat 4A window seat🤔

    • @y.r.9401
      @y.r.9401 4 года назад +16

      Or flying SW again!

    • @f7e8t9i3
      @f7e8t9i3 3 года назад +2

      I second that!

    • @billysmith5721
      @billysmith5721 3 года назад +14

      i stopped flying i drive now

  • @et7992
    @et7992 5 лет назад +752

    I just hope she got unconscious immediately when it happened and didn't experience a lot of pain. I can't imagine having your face out when the plane's traveling at that speed...

    • @erics8018
      @erics8018 4 года назад +45

      Frostbite and some facial fractures or bruises depending on the altitude of flight.. Fractures id take it in many cases over getting lucky with just brusing, but most likely youd get sucked out the window if possible. But shock is a crazy thing. I can imagine dying from the sheer shock alone.

    • @mariavela4796
      @mariavela4796 4 года назад +2

      You Sorry for Him l pretty Sure his got a new Wife .

    • @apriltumey3230
      @apriltumey3230 3 года назад +60

      My guess is that she died from shock and the pressure it had to have on her lungs preventing her from breathing basically sucking the air out of her😢

    • @melmel7881
      @melmel7881 3 года назад +57

      @@apriltumey3230 in the report, it said she died from blunt force trauma to her head, neck and torso. She got hit in those areas from the debris from the engine

    • @happydays59
      @happydays59 3 года назад +60

      @@mariavela4796 I pretty sure you suck!

  • @babysam3768
    @babysam3768 4 года назад +149

    That 12 year old is definitely traumatized for life. wow

    • @taylortaylor4985
      @taylortaylor4985 3 года назад +5

      At least she tried

    • @frenchtoast7742
      @frenchtoast7742 3 года назад +2

      @@taylortaylor4985 that’s not the same . The whole event is traumatizing tell that to get replaying that event in her head all the time .

  • @charmagneq
    @charmagneq 3 года назад +215

    May she RIP 🙏🏾 and the fact that there were 1,000 people at her celebration of life says it all 🕊

  • @daisymayla
    @daisymayla 5 лет назад +60

    My mom died when i was 5. I remember the moment to police came to the door. I knew even at 5 years old that she would never come home 😭

  • @Olivia-pj6fw
    @Olivia-pj6fw 5 лет назад +56

    Thank you for this story. I remember hearing about this Southwest flight and thinking "wow everyone is so lucky; ONLY one person died." I wasn't thinking about how heartbreaking this was to her family or how traumatic this would have been for other passengers. Thanks for reminding me that just because this accident wasn't a huge tragedy that it still was a tragedy for this poor lady and her family.

    • @lailahepburnandmischka
      @lailahepburnandmischka 2 года назад +2

      Of course it's insanely heartbreaking for her family, every death is tragic, especially something so awful :(
      But technically it is lucky that only 1 person died... saying that doesn't mean its not awful what happened to her, what an awful way to go, especially for such a lovely woman ❤❤❤

  • @janebutterfly9089
    @janebutterfly9089 4 года назад +235

    That is a 1 in a million accident, that's crazy that happened to her. God bless her and may she rest in heaven. So sad.

    • @FaithandNova
      @FaithandNova 3 года назад +24

      More like 1 in a billion

    • @johngorham
      @johngorham 3 года назад +1

      Faith, exactly

    • @mightypen369
      @mightypen369 2 года назад +3

      And Jennifer seems to have been one in a million; actually the entire family is a model family. God bless them.

  • @walterkersting6238
    @walterkersting6238 3 года назад +161

    Life is so fragile and it comes to an end so suddenly. My heart goes out to everyone involved.

    • @MISNM0
      @MISNM0 2 года назад +1

      This is the most true thing in all languages.

  • @jezebel-uh4qr
    @jezebel-uh4qr 6 лет назад +519

    Maybe they should make smaller windows. What a holy terror. RIP Jennifer.

    • @rachaelliz9495
      @rachaelliz9495 5 лет назад +74

      Have you ever been on a plane? The windows are already very very small.

    • @forthefunofit3230
      @forthefunofit3230 5 лет назад +18

      then fool people would complain about it being too small!!!

    • @darkcrystal8646
      @darkcrystal8646 5 лет назад +26

      @lucy bond
      The suction is that powerful. Watched a vid few minutes ago where a swimming pool filter suction sucked out an 8 year olds intestines & stomach ☹

    • @KarlyC
      @KarlyC 5 лет назад +25

      Doesn’t matter how small. The air pressure is too great and will suck you out.

    • @bravesoul5743
      @bravesoul5743 5 лет назад +4

      Smaller windows? It is already tiny.

  • @dollymagojo7130
    @dollymagojo7130 5 лет назад +284

    😭😭😭 I wish I can heal every broken-hearted person.

  • @cowgirl_in_pink_pearls
    @cowgirl_in_pink_pearls 3 года назад +83

    This breaks my heart. I lost my husband in a car accident and we had a 2 yo. I know the exact pain he is feeling. He’s prob still living in a blur. God. Please bless him and his children. Give their hearts peace. 🙏🏻 Amen.

    • @strangelifeasdawn7053
      @strangelifeasdawn7053 3 года назад +7

      I’m so sorry for your loss, sending so much love.

    • @Baphometangel
      @Baphometangel 3 года назад +2

      Wow just a few months ago me & my girlfriend almost died after getting hit by a tow truck, I thank god we made it out🙏🏽

    • @Teebee44
      @Teebee44 3 года назад +2

      Life is so precious.. 😢

    • @MISNM0
      @MISNM0 2 года назад +1

      💛🕊🌈

  • @shuckyfam
    @shuckyfam 3 года назад +69

    Wow, this happened a couple years ago, however, it has me in tears. The child next to her will never forget. I hope both are doing well and getting the help if needed, as well as her family.

  • @Nolongerbroken_50
    @Nolongerbroken_50 6 лет назад +92

    My heart just broke in a million pieces.. listening to the husband the witnesses I can't this is horrible. I am so sorry for the loss of this women.. and for the people who have to carry on with this heartbreak

    • @ohmyjesselyn
      @ohmyjesselyn 5 лет назад +6

      Tina Forbes very traumatic for everyone involved. i really feel for the woman and little girl sitting next to her. trying to help her and they couldn’t.

  • @gracie2298
    @gracie2298 3 года назад +126

    This is one of the most horrific stories I have ever read. Stephen King couldn’t have thought this up. It’s bad enough to lose a loved one, but this way? May her family find the strength to begin enjoying their lives again. R.I.P.

  • @nicolewilliams9253
    @nicolewilliams9253 5 лет назад +75

    I feel a little better knowing that she didn’t fly completely out the window but this is heart breaking , you just never know

  • @lunatik5194
    @lunatik5194 5 лет назад +304

    I can't even imagine how scared this woman was. This is stuff nightmares are made of. Keep your seatbelts tight.

    • @justmydeals
      @justmydeals 3 года назад +25

      What are you talking about? She HAD her seatbelt on.

    • @lilperp1687
      @lilperp1687 3 года назад +8

      Or never sit near the window

    • @sophierobinson2738
      @sophierobinson2738 3 года назад

      Remember that Aloha Airlines flight that lost 1/3 of the top of the plane. The only one lost was a flight attendant, who was unfortunately in the area that gave way first.

    • @christinekelly7769
      @christinekelly7769 3 года назад +1

      @@justmydeals she didn't say her seatbelt was not in use,she stated "keep your seatbelt TIGHT."

    • @KelleyBroussardMackaig
      @KelleyBroussardMackaig 3 года назад +1

      ​@@christinekelly7769 If you listen again @ 2:46 You can hear the woman who was sitting next to her at the time, saying that her seatbelt was in fact fastened.

  • @nuckinfuts7610
    @nuckinfuts7610 6 лет назад +263

    Sir, I am so very sorry for your lost. My sincerest and deepest sympathy. 💜

    • @cheermasterdisaster3240
      @cheermasterdisaster3240 6 лет назад +4

      Nuckin Futs loss* no one is lost

    • @jessicali577
      @jessicali577 3 года назад +3

      CheerMaster Disaster just a little spelling error, no need to point out. People know. He meant good

    • @happydays59
      @happydays59 3 года назад +1

      @@cheermasterdisaster3240 calm down, you don't need to be the spell check troll.🤡

  • @DMVAUDITS
    @DMVAUDITS 6 лет назад +228

    Very very heartbreaking!! Shed a few tears! Pray for healing for him and his kids!

  • @MegaBpop
    @MegaBpop 5 лет назад +37

    What a good woman with a big warm message, to be kind to others. Her gift of being her, lives in their children and husband. I am sorry for the loss of a great woman.

  • @tonibayless3480
    @tonibayless3480 3 года назад +46

    This is absolutely beyond tragic!!! Prayers for her husband and children being sent.😢💔

  • @stephanieleach2767
    @stephanieleach2767 6 лет назад +951

    The windows should be smaller or reinforced somehow

    • @danor6812
      @danor6812 5 лет назад +161

      They are reinforced. Just not for a piece of metal that is going faster than the plane.

    • @aflamingmoon5586
      @aflamingmoon5586 5 лет назад +210

      It was a freak accident. You can't prepare for that.

    • @beefyburritoboy9675
      @beefyburritoboy9675 5 лет назад +46

      Why even have windows 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @whyareyoubreathing8572
      @whyareyoubreathing8572 5 лет назад +71

      Those windows are supposed to be so strong.... But not against metal at several hundred miles per hour.... Metal will go through metal at that speed..... Science. It's basic science... You paid attention in 5th grade right? Even reinforcement of the windows would be wrecked just like THESE windows that are supposed to be super safe.
      And like other commenter said.... Freak accident. They happen and you don't know why or don't get why... cause it shouldn't of happened...... Hence it called a freak accident....

    • @debramorton4739
      @debramorton4739 5 лет назад +35

      Planes that I have been on had small windows. I don't think it is possible for an adult to be sucked completely out of the plane. The trauma from being sucked part way out is probably what caused this lady's death. So sorry for her family.

  • @Varsitylover03
    @Varsitylover03 5 лет назад +19

    This is so heartbreaking. You can see the pain in his eyes, hear it in his voice...I hope someone loves me that much one day...

  • @eshjane
    @eshjane 3 года назад +40

    I hope her family had a good lawyer. May Jennifer Rest In Peace.

  • @emilywiebel3238
    @emilywiebel3238 4 года назад +33

    This is so sad, and it’s so traumatizing for the ones around her. Especially the woman and 12 year old. I hope everyone can continue on and live by her morals and share her legacy.

  • @nononsense7615
    @nononsense7615 6 лет назад +125

    Why did I decide to watch this at 1am? 😢😢😭😭 Heartbroken for them, for her, now I can’t sleep!
    God why!!

    • @happydays59
      @happydays59 3 года назад +1

      Same here two years later😳😩

    • @jennymcglone5662
      @jennymcglone5662 3 года назад +1

      Well,look at it this way No Nonsense,they were still young but already had 30 years of loving each other and two beautiful kids,some people never have that,never. At least the guy has lots of great memories and Jennifer lives on in their 2 kids.

    • @Hollypenopepper
      @Hollypenopepper 3 года назад

      Good question. What kind of god would create human beings just for terrible things like this to happen to them. Makes no sense. What a moral thug.

  • @deenakeys6646
    @deenakeys6646 6 лет назад +196

    My heart is broken. Sending peaceful love to this family. Such a freak accident and the placing of people at the last minute makes it even more bizarre. I have never heard of a story quite so horrific.

  • @Kindlycallmecarebear
    @Kindlycallmecarebear 3 года назад +32

    This man lived his wife dearly, my heart breaks for him.

  • @TaylorJohnson1
    @TaylorJohnson1 2 года назад +9

    I was a Southwest Airlines employee at this time and we were in mourning. Condolences to the families that were affected on that tragic day. God bless you all.

  • @RBLong0928
    @RBLong0928 6 лет назад +469

    Mr. Riordan, I want you to know, there are thousands in this nation praying for all of you. God is hope. Hang on to Him. ❤

    • @MelsLife570
      @MelsLife570 6 лет назад +8

      Barbie Your comment brought tears to my eyes....very kind.

    • @Christin5554
      @Christin5554 6 лет назад +5

      @Barbie: I don't trust people running around letting everybody know how much of a christian they are. I am a beliver but don't go around preaching it, everybody is resposible for themselves!

    • @absstock6371
      @absstock6371 5 лет назад +7

      Yeah thanks God for taking a decent loving human being and not a piece of crap,. There’s plenty he could have taken but he took a much loved mother and wife. I’ll make sure I pray to you everyday 😡

    • @ASmith-jn7kf
      @ASmith-jn7kf 5 лет назад +1

      What is he supposed to be hoping for, his wife isn't coming back. It's an at terrible tragedy.

    • @kimberlyhaines107
      @kimberlyhaines107 5 лет назад +8

      Abs Stock Okay, hold up. I’m an atheist, an atheist who nearly fucking died this summer, and while this seems unfair - LAY OFF. It appears the family was religious, and OP clearly is. Most all my doctors are Christian because of the area I live in, and when they express how happy they are that I’m alive when they said I should be dead, I don’t give a shit. It shows they care, and I welcome that. It’s the thought that counts. This was a tragic enough event - getting on someone for mentioning God doesn’t make it any better.

  • @serenafanlife4226
    @serenafanlife4226 6 лет назад +219

    Sending my deepest condolences to Jennifer's loved ones. This is heartbreaking.

    • @jimmykinard8310
      @jimmykinard8310 5 лет назад +6

      Lean on God. He is the only one that can heal and restore. God bless this beautiful family!

  • @louverperez5067
    @louverperez5067 2 года назад +8

    She left a beautiful family. I can feel her husband's love for her and their children. This is just so devastating.

  • @ladyindaroom
    @ladyindaroom 3 года назад +18

    Jennifer's Spirit will never die. She did leave a beautiful legacy. May Jennifer RIP🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿 Lord give her husband and children the peace that surpasses all understanding.

  • @msindy1818
    @msindy1818 6 лет назад +393

    Damn! That was terrible what she went through! Could've happened to any of us! 💔😥

    • @69BellaValentina69
      @69BellaValentina69 5 лет назад +2

      Not "any of us" can afford to travel by plane 😃

    • @brittaniemarie7496
      @brittaniemarie7496 5 лет назад +7

      Ikr, gives me a sinking & uncomfortable feeling, especially I usually like the window seat

    • @trufflegoat
      @trufflegoat 4 года назад +1

      What she went through was the window... that is so depressing. RIP Jen

    • @candysweet434
      @candysweet434 4 года назад +1

      Ms Indy um you know she’s dead right

    • @jessicali577
      @jessicali577 3 года назад +4

      Atheist🌺Spiritual bruh. Not the right mood for this. Don’t play the “feel bad for you” card here. Rude. Thanks

  • @ItzCoopzFtw
    @ItzCoopzFtw 6 лет назад +161

    Such a sad way to go, RIP.

  • @RestingBeachFace
    @RestingBeachFace 5 лет назад +27

    Awwww this just rips my heart out. In my experience, men don’t care about their wives like this man does for his wife. I obviously haven’t met the right men. What a wonderful couple,

  • @defensemechanismm4115
    @defensemechanismm4115 3 года назад +15

    The image of the women and 12yo trying to pull her back in... and that the lady left her hand on her back so she would know she wasn’t alone if she was still alive 😭 ughh that hit me

  • @breakmyeverything
    @breakmyeverything 6 лет назад +22

    God Bless. I lost my mom when I was 5 and your kids will be okay. It's difficult but you are allowed to feel everything you will feel. Rest in Peace Jennifer, beautiful soul

  • @Diana-tf5xq
    @Diana-tf5xq 6 лет назад +48

    Poor poor man. I wish him and his kids all the best for the future x

  • @allme2547
    @allme2547 5 лет назад +9

    This video, gave me a little hope for humanity. The respectful interviewer, the loving husband, the fellow lady passenger who tried to be of help and comfort. Not to mention, the caring mother/wife/community member who sadly lost her life. These are great examples of ppl being human. Every other difference (You know the ones I'm talking about. The ones that place labels on each other, and draws lines) gets put in perspective. Please remember, we are all human. Most of us want the same thing: to live a peaceful, healthy, productive life. We just have different ideas for how to go about attaining that.

  • @CammiiLyin
    @CammiiLyin 5 лет назад +16

    The way people talked about her. , made my heart hurt . Hearing what happened broke it . But the pure kindness and emotions are what makes my heart hurt less over this. It reminds me good people are there , and they will try even if it’s not what we expect in the moment. They tried to pull and knew it would not help. They couldn’t do anything else but at least tied to show pure support and lOve

  • @johnimusic12
    @johnimusic12 6 лет назад +386

    How about they simply REPLACE the fan blades once every 3 years, problem solved.

    • @rileyscott5827
      @rileyscott5827 6 лет назад +39

      That's really expensive. Especially considering how many planes are in use. Remember money doesn't grow on trees. Plus, they are supposed to be able to last a lot longer than that.

    • @mikenutter
      @mikenutter 6 лет назад +14

      that engine should've still had another 10 years of service but do to unforeseen factors something failed long before it was predicted to by the manufacturer

    • @1arritechno
      @1arritechno 6 лет назад +14

      There was an Industry wide recommendation ( should have been mandated ) to X-Ray the metal blades at a shorter maintenance interval , (the CFM engines are prone to early metal fatigue). Southwest have been slow to remove blades & inspect all of their turbofans - that is absolutely the cause.

    • @beekaGo
      @beekaGo 6 лет назад +4

      Actually the replacement can also inflict possible malfunctions its inherent but requires minute details check ups.

    • @XXgamemaster
      @XXgamemaster 5 лет назад +10

      Riley Scott Seriousky, screw money. Thr obsession and greed with money is getting people killed, literally. Either we change or we die. Simple as that.

  • @infinitebeauty155
    @infinitebeauty155 6 лет назад +962

    R.I.P I'm so sorry to the family and especially the kids. I pray the husband take's the airline for ever last dime

    • @RBLong0928
      @RBLong0928 6 лет назад +121

      Infinite Beauty suing is not the answer. It does not bring peace. Forgiveness and faith in the Lord will carry you.

    • @melissaonorati3458
      @melissaonorati3458 6 лет назад +87

      Barbie yes it's true that we should have forgiveness and faith but we can also sue and get justice because the airline company is responsible for that wonderful ladies death

    • @mikenutter
      @mikenutter 6 лет назад +72

      It's not southwest that should answer for this it's the engine manufacture southwest was following their maintenance guideline to the T

    • @juliang9809
      @juliang9809 6 лет назад +51

      Melissa Onorati It’s not the airlines fault, Please understand what happened with the aircraft before you post comments like this.

    • @melissaonorati3458
      @melissaonorati3458 6 лет назад +11

      Julian Gutierrez well I have a right to my opinion just like you do and for your info it is the airline's fault because the engine manufacturer should have checked the engine to see if the plane was safe enough to fly without any tragic malfunction consequences

  • @pemadolkarr4687
    @pemadolkarr4687 2 года назад +6

    I am really proud of him, the father. He stayed so strong for his children even through his saddest moments. Amazing!

  • @Dolcevita_bakes
    @Dolcevita_bakes 3 года назад +36

    RIP to Jennifer.. an obviously kind and loving person.. may she Rest In Peace. 😞

  • @rleejjones536
    @rleejjones536 6 лет назад +94

    Of all the things that could happen to someone... RIP

  • @tippitytiptap
    @tippitytiptap 6 лет назад +88

    What a beautiful heart her husband has

  • @kristenledford3289
    @kristenledford3289 3 года назад +7

    Everytime I hear this story, I Cry. I will never forget Jennifer and the sacrifices she made because of the lack of maintenance on this airplane this is one of many many stories and a testament to why I do not fly

  • @daynajordan5296
    @daynajordan5296 3 года назад +11

    Phewwww! This made me bawl my eyes out… Such a tragic but touching story. Lots of kind people were on that flight that day working together to try to save her.

  • @Totalchaos0228
    @Totalchaos0228 5 лет назад +70

    My God, that poor woman! She probably lost consciousness fast because of the oxygen levels.

  • @marklemon4374
    @marklemon4374 6 лет назад +291

    The passenger who switched her seat ..wow! That was sumthin’. 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @thebeeword1901
      @thebeeword1901 5 лет назад +77

      Actually you get a row, not a seat. She was talking about how she chose the window seat then drank too much and didn’t want to bother all of the passengers so she sat on the outside.

    • @taj2177
      @taj2177 5 лет назад +55

      Southwest doesn’t have assigned seats. You board in groups and you pick wherever you want to sit. You can move as long as the seat is unclaimed

    • @christinemichele2318
      @christinemichele2318 5 лет назад +40

      She’ll have a lot of trauma to heal. How could you ever know that a switch like that could result in someone else’s loss. Impossible to predict.

    • @_msferrari349
      @_msferrari349 4 года назад +10

      Mark Lemon that cup of coffee saved her life

    • @justmydeals
      @justmydeals 3 года назад +1

      @@thebeeword1901 Please stop spreading misinformation. You are not assigned a row on Southwest, they have open seating. Facts matter.

  • @Hey_Jamie
    @Hey_Jamie 4 года назад +42

    Whoever is in charge of this RUclips channel should be given a different job. How are they going to have sequential titles for Part 1 and Part 2 and then just title the remaining videos completely differently so they’re impossible to find?!

  • @candicethepastorswife7396
    @candicethepastorswife7396 5 лет назад +14

    We married young ....I miss the love of my life everyday.....our love was so strong....and always will be,till I see him again...

  • @golayla69
    @golayla69 6 лет назад +52

    My prayers for this family,❤

  • @tammyjones596
    @tammyjones596 5 лет назад +10

    I cried about this for days! I was on another southwestern airplane that day flying into Philadelphia that day...I am forever humbled!!!

  • @micjam1986
    @micjam1986 3 года назад +8

    What an amazing husband and father. They had what everybody wants... God bless him!

  • @joyceturner7665
    @joyceturner7665 4 года назад +15

    Heaven has gained another angel. Rest in paradise Jennifer. You will meet your love ones again.

  • @Jazzzzyyyy__
    @Jazzzzyyyy__ 5 лет назад +6

    My heart goes out to those kids. I also unexpectedly lost my mom at a young age and know exactly what they are going through and they are feeling. Sending my prayers and positive vibes to them. Eventually, it will get better. The pain will become bearable and you will be happy again.

  • @fishywishy6926
    @fishywishy6926 5 лет назад +8

    Imagine telling your children that their mother isn’t coming home ever. Heartbreaking. I’m glad that Southwest is taking so much responsibility and actually doing something to prevent this from every happening again.

  • @americanpatriot7247
    @americanpatriot7247 3 года назад +5

    This is a wonderful family. There are really no words. God bless Jennifer, her husband, children, plane seat mates, first responders, family and friends.

  • @siaripop7
    @siaripop7 4 года назад +10

    That has to be really difficult to lose someone you love so much for so long and then they are gone forever. May peace be forever in your heart and soul, Michael!

  • @MissBELLE003
    @MissBELLE003 6 лет назад +29

    Sorry to hear about your loss

  • @60sAmethyst
    @60sAmethyst 6 лет назад +22

    This is one of the saddest stories that I've ever listened to.😢😢

  • @heatherthompson8878
    @heatherthompson8878 3 года назад +8

    What a great dad, those poor baby's though so sad, after 30 years of marriage that's so sad and beautiful at the same time. I hope that she was able to speak to her babies before it happened. So they can clearly remember her saying I love you to them.

  • @lilagarcia569
    @lilagarcia569 5 лет назад +6

    Heart breaking. Prayers to him and their beautiful children.

  • @tiffanipeterson2882
    @tiffanipeterson2882 5 лет назад +3

    I just got off a south west flight on Saturday. My sister comes home on one on Friday.. I just pray to the lord and to god that she’s safe and that everyone else on the flight is safe too

  • @SparkzMxzXZ
    @SparkzMxzXZ 5 лет назад +7

    oh man. she seems like a truly kind and beautiful person, inside and out

  • @elizabethjenkins7794
    @elizabethjenkins7794 5 лет назад +6

    I'm so sorry for your lost. May God continue to strengthen you and your family.

  • @rebekahbardsley5947
    @rebekahbardsley5947 2 года назад +2

    I cannot believe this accident was 4 years ago. Time flies when your not having fun either. I feel this husband's pain for loosing his wonderful, precious wife. I recently lost my mom from Pancreatic cancer. She was my best friend, my nurse on 2 occasions when as an adult I had serious health problems. My mom would give her shirt off her back. She collected costs for the children walking by her house in the cold without costs. She helped a young dad raising the children in his own pay rent. She worked at an outside food drive when it was 90 degrees one day and the very next winter we both worked together in the heavy snow handing out food. My mom and my brother only got to visit for one hour in 2 years during covid and NJ governor kept Virginians from coming into the state. My brother has been in a facility for a couple of years due to an injury he sustained at his job. The rehab facility would only let my mom see my brother for 1 hour and that was it. He never saw her again. Words cannot describe the loss of a great mom. Even when someone is terminal the shock is there when I recd the call. I cannot imagine how it is when a mom unexpectedly passes away when she is due to come home. The pain is unimaginable I am sure. From how this family seemed to me I sense they are Christians and if they are, they never have to say goodbye.

  • @bradchervel5202
    @bradchervel5202 6 лет назад +187

    So how did you deal with telling your children....none of anybodies business.

    • @Loyalki
      @Loyalki 6 лет назад +4

      Brad James and can you imagine how ppl would respond to that? People can say the most horrible things sometimes
      ... just ya know, whenever they feel like it.
      Smh

    • @sonjakrishnan373
      @sonjakrishnan373 5 лет назад

      Brad James I did that 4 yrs ago when I had to tell my toddler

  • @robyfernandez6304
    @robyfernandez6304 6 лет назад +330

    I hope at the very least he gets compensated. I know that's not going to bring her back. But they have to pay for what they done, somehow.

    • @JahealJ
      @JahealJ 5 лет назад +7

      What they've done? I

    • @georgecoffey1053
      @georgecoffey1053 5 лет назад +6

      What the airline did? What airline builds planes?

    • @forthefunofit3230
      @forthefunofit3230 5 лет назад +5

      yea---airlines did it!!! you ninny

    • @christinemichele2318
      @christinemichele2318 5 лет назад +3

      Engine blade checks to start!

    • @cjordanvab
      @cjordanvab 5 лет назад +14

      @@georgecoffey1053 So it's not the airline's responsibility to check the plane to make sure it is safe to fly?

  • @softgirl_bruh859
    @softgirl_bruh859 4 года назад +37

    I’m crying so hard this is so Sad l wish Jennifer had the best life😭

  • @amysupernaw80
    @amysupernaw80 3 года назад +6

    God bless Jennifer’s family! I pray for her family. Always pray for the little girl and the lady. This made me cry. So sad

  • @MarisaWrenProductions
    @MarisaWrenProductions 6 лет назад +21

    I just bawled watching this. I’m so very sorry to the family that lost a wife and mother. There are no words, I can’t imagine what you’ve gone through. I’m praying for you and for the other passengers who helped her during the accident all they could. R.I.P.

  • @SClark-bk9yk
    @SClark-bk9yk 6 лет назад +13

    what an incredible family wow I wish ppl loved me like that... however I get satisfaction knowing others are loved that way, absolutely beautiful

  • @stevenrogers8939
    @stevenrogers8939 3 года назад +5

    I never thought about death until my 57 years old father died in 2007. Then all 4 of my grandparents died . Then 4 of my uncles. All died of cancer including my father. Now I am 46 and checking myself all the time. Life can be taken away from us in a second.

    • @stanjon7
      @stanjon7 3 года назад +1

      My 29-year-old sister was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer a few months ago. I’ve had older members of my family passed away and it was hard. I think is the first time I’ve ever realized how fragile it is. I’m really praying she makes it, i don’t want to loose my big sister.

    • @stevenrogers8939
      @stevenrogers8939 3 года назад +1

      @@stanjon7 I hope she recovers in no time.

    • @stanjon7
      @stanjon7 3 года назад

      Thank you!

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 2 года назад

    I am so happy that the lady had compassionate passengers right next to her !!! The very sweet lady & the girl who tried so hard to prevent the victim from getting sucked out from the window !! The husband & his late wife knew that at least !!! I just came here from another channel where showed interviews of passengers of a greyhound bus which was the bus a horrific murder occurred on, a decade ago in Canada .Where nobody stopped the murderer from stabbing the victim to death !!! And more ...I don't wanna mention. Just beyond !!! My heart broke for the poor victim & his family !!! 💜🥁🐉🎤💞

  • @thiscatrblx9641
    @thiscatrblx9641 6 лет назад +125

    God bless the husband.

  • @faithmendez4466
    @faithmendez4466 5 лет назад +3

    This man is so strong. The love of his life got her life taken one WEEK before this and he was STILL able to finish the interview.

  • @motherhoney3863
    @motherhoney3863 3 года назад +4

    I really can't imagine leaving my babies this poor woman poor family rip darling 🥺🙏🏾 I wonder how everyone is doing now...

  • @wilmagregory8967
    @wilmagregory8967 3 года назад +3

    Oh my God, that's so bad I'm crying. That poor family is devastated and now no mom for those beautiful children. Love and peace.

  • @GabrielMartinez-ng1wi
    @GabrielMartinez-ng1wi 5 лет назад +20

    Im so sorry for your loss Michael.

  • @stargazer6130
    @stargazer6130 5 лет назад +4

    A family so in love and a heartbraking accident. I pray the husband and children heal from their loss. Thank you to the 2 women sitting next to her on the plane. You made sure she knew she wasn't alone the only way you could. Much love to you all and to the first responders who tried to save her. My heart is breaking for you all.

  • @paulsuprono7225
    @paulsuprono7225 3 года назад +11

    One never knows - 'We're all on this earth, a short while' !

  • @Michelle-xb8mp
    @Michelle-xb8mp 5 лет назад +8

    That must have been so scary for everyone on the plane :( RIP Jennifer