Pink roses, Paris.
Anxious friends and relatives are gathered at Charles de Gaulle, waiting for news of the Air France flight that disappeared en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. The flight was carrying 216 passengers and 12 crew members.
The Airbus 330-200 encountered turbulent weather and Air France authorities say they fear the plane's electrical system failed, causing the plane to crash. A search and rescue operation is underway in the Atlantic.
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I followed this on the French channel tonight, reporting straight from France. It's such a dredfully tragic thing. I pray for all the families of the "disparus."
xox
Posted by: Colette | 03 June 2009 at 05:56
My prayers, as well, for the families aboard and at home.
Posted by: jeanie | 02 June 2009 at 22:50
Horrible!
One of the worst things imaginable, truly!
Posted by: Rochambeau | 02 June 2009 at 21:11
Tara,
I also heard that 7 children and 1 baby were on board. As a mother, I cannot fathom the pain and the tragedy of it all. I am very, very stressed about this situation. I was in a plane from Miami to Buffalo that almost crashed because it was flying through a storm. It's all very traumatizing!
Posted by: jen laceda | 02 June 2009 at 15:52
Oy! I didn't know... I always worry as my sister is a flight attendant!
Posted by: GypsyGirl | 02 June 2009 at 14:46
What tragic, tragic news.
Posted by: Carla | 02 June 2009 at 08:04
What is sad? What is happy? What is the difference?
Here is something sad:
http://www.debutaunt.com/
Perhaps there is a larger view, in that our end will come. Thousands die every day, in small corners of the world. And of course that is equally sad and terrible as well. Had we a choice in the matter, who would not chose to be among friends - and, if not, kind strangers at least - when the time comes.
Posted by: GetOutoftheCabandWalk | 02 June 2009 at 04:00
My prayers are with these people and their families..
Posted by: MiddleAgedWomanBlogging | 02 June 2009 at 03:41
How awful, I can't bear to think about it.
Posted by: ladybug | 02 June 2009 at 01:47
I just heard the new earlier today and I couldn't wait to stop in here and lend my support. Prayers sent up.
Posted by: Se'Lah | 02 June 2009 at 00:36
v-grrrl flew off from Brussels this morning and my heart was in mouth when I heard that a plane had possibly gone down. I keep hoping that all the experience on board that plane might have made for a landing that allowed people off but storm conditions in the area seem to suggest otherwise.
Posted by: Di | 01 June 2009 at 23:29
This was how I felt when I heard this morning.
Posted by: Zoe | 01 June 2009 at 17:22
My sentiments, exactly!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 01 June 2009 at 17:12
So very sad. My heart goes out to the families & friends of passengers and crew members. It would be wonderful if there are any survivors/rescues.
Posted by: Helen | 01 June 2009 at 17:11
Yes, it is very sad, it takes my breathe away as I plan a flying trip to Paris this year.
Posted by: marilyn | 01 June 2009 at 17:10
Terrible, just terrible! This is the sort of news that sends shivers down my spine. As a traveller, this is very alarming to me!!
Posted by: jen laceda | 01 June 2009 at 16:51
This is terribly, terribly sad.
Posted by: Yoli | 01 June 2009 at 16:09
I just read this news in the paper, and came over here. My prayers are going out to all.
xo
Posted by: Christina | 01 June 2009 at 15:40
I just read about it and was shocked... My sister lives in Rio and will be flying home (Lisbon) soon... Very unnerving!!
Isabel
Posted by: Isabel ~ Maison Douce | 01 June 2009 at 15:38