Husband of woman killed on Southwest flight remembers their last conversation

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

[@sheilajohnson6478]

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

[@cathybaldry7822]

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

[@LindsayC33]

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]

Is the kid still alive??

[@shonaharris9328]

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

[@lucilaespinoza184]

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[@liajohn1838]

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]

Me too. That woman made me cry.

[@laurakilner440]

Lia John ❤️

[@marcykeeley7709]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@cleopatra1311]

I wasn't her time to go!

[@reneecook2972]

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]

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]

@Augustine Montesp 2017 A long time ago..

[@reneecook2972]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@abirmef9510]

👏👏👏

[@saysHotdogs]

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]

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

[@psychedforlife7176]

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

[@ihiperawalker3152]

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

[@wanefelicia8779]

John: 1515 that includes NOT being a trumptard fyi ✌

[@eileenmiller4668]

P7 West what does that have to do with this

[@travet1000]

Always a libtard involving politics!!

[@zinnieboy9919]

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

[@yeseniacontreras8038]

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

[@deniserossiter1059]

That’s what I was thinking about too.

[@alaurahwillow155]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@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

[@mikeclark4272]

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

[@bobchristopher6928]

Me too, Mike Me too. 🥲

[@1242Angel]

Yes! This is so incredibly sad!

[@kristencaputo3836]

Me too 😢

[@gloriatranchina6333]

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]

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]

That compassion is so important.

[@robogreek3157]

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

[@jlbaker2000]

@ramram92 Survivor's guilt

[@brennathecatlover4360]

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

[@ritacote6033]

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

[@gypsytreasures3856]

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

[@amirabrown9643]

Gypsy Treasures where did you get that info ?

[@joy-115]

I hope so too

[@zee3e]

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

[@ziggy3237]

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.

[@TheCMnews]

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

[@annahotaling3867]

Chris M

[@ThePHYL]

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]

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]

@@babble2leeza so sorry for your loss

[@deefromtx5530]

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

[@kailynngerstenberger6399]

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.

[@ElectricShark]

Sorry for your losses

[@beckymesterhazi4624]

That’s lovely, So sorry for your loss xxx

[@jayterra2060]

Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you.

[@celery_icecream420]

My mom also new mrs Jen

[@kmartino444]

Sorry for your loss ❤️

[@fonda7760]

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]

feel not fill

[@fonda7760]

@@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]

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

[@bennyedmondson8919]

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

[@MiVidaBellisima]

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]

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

[@rosettepine876]

The wind gets sucked out of your lungs

[@orangeblossom5362]

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

[@seriousbroski]

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

[@SkyyPiano]

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

[@HipposAreDeadly]

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

[@laurariley7071]

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]

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

[@helenmallazzo2870]

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

[@diannemeyer8798]

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

[@eh2139]

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

[@stephanienewman4868]

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]

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

[@rachelhartjes313]

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]

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

[@divinefeminineoracle5825]

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

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

[@y.r.9401]

Or flying SW again!

[@f7e8t9i3]

I second that!

[@billysmith5721]

i stopped flying i drive now

[@babysam3768]

That 12 year old is definitely traumatized for life. wow

[@taylortaylor4985]

At least she tried

[@frenchtoast7742]

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

[@janebutterfly9089]

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]

More like 1 in a billion

[@johngorham]

Faith, exactly

[@mightypen369]

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

[@walterkersting6238]

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

[@MISNM0]

This is the most true thing in all languages.

[@daisymayla]

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 😭

[@alicepyne-jahneke8042]

So sorry for the loss of your mother

[@juliashireen6195]

I am sorry for your loss, Victoria😭😭😭😭😭

[@LaurenThompsonIsMyRealName]

💔💔💔

[@charmagneq]

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

[@cowgirl_in_pink_pearls]

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]

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

[@Baphometangel]

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]

Life is so precious.. 😢

[@MISNM0]

💛🕊🌈

[@gracie2298]

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.

[@et7992]

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]

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]

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

[@apriltumey3230]

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]

@@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]

@@mariavela4796 I pretty sure you suck!

[@dollymagojo7130]

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

[@irene16no23]

What a beautiful thing to say. Gods blessings to you ❤️🙏😇

[@darthblob10]

Fortunately Jesus already did!

[@xanderunderwoods3363]

❤️

[@rosalindagarcia867]

So do I 💖🙏😢

[@katemiller7874]

You are so sweet honey

[@shuckyfam]

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.

[@nicolewilliams9253]

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

[@Nolongerbroken_50]

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]

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.

[@Olivia-pj6fw]

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.

[@LailaHepburnandmarleysdit]

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 ❤❤❤

[@eshjane]

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

[@lunatik5194]

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

[@justmydeals]

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

[@lilperp1687]

Or never sit near the window

[@sophierobinson2738]

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]

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

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

​@@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.

[@jezebel-uh4qr]

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

[@rachaelliz9495]

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

[@forthefunofit3230]

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

[@darkcrystal8646]

@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]

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

[@bravesoul5743]

Smaller windows? It is already tiny.

[@nuckinfuts7610]

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

[@cheermasterdisaster3240]

Nuckin Futs loss* no one is lost

[@jessicali577]

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

[@happydays59]

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

[@tonibayless3480]

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

[@MegaBpop]

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.

[@imbeautiful2488]

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

[@serenafanlife4226]

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

[@jimmykinard8310]

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

[@emilywiebel3238]

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.

[@ladyindaroom]

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.

[@Varsitylover03]

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...

[@nononsense7615]

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

[@happydays59]

Same here two years later😳😩

[@jennymcglone5662]

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]

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.

[@Kindlycallmecarebear]

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

[@louverperez5067]

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

[@msindy1818]

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

[@69BellaValentina69]

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

[@brittaniemarie7496]

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

[@trufflegoat]

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

[@candysweet434]

Ms Indy um you know she’s dead right

[@jessicali577]

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

[@deenakeys6646]

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.

[@TaylorJohnson1]

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.

[@RestingBeachFace]

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,

[@RBLong0928]

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]

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

[@Christin5554]

@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]

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]

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

[@kimberlyhaines107]

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.

[@ItzCoopzFtw]

Such a sad way to go, RIP.

[@pemadolkarr4687]

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

[@Dolcevita_bakes]

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

[@stephanieleach2767]

The windows should be smaller or reinforced somehow

[@danor6812]

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

[@aflamingmoon5586]

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

[@beefyburritoboy9675]

Why even have windows 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@whyareyoubreathing8572]

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]

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.

[@Diana-tf5xq]

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

[@CammiiLyin]

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

[@allme2547]

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.

[@breakmyeverything]

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

[@rleejjones536]

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

[@kristenledford3289]

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]

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.

[@tippitytiptap]

What a beautiful heart her husband has

[@infinitebeauty155]

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]

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

[@melissaonorati3458]

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]

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

[@juliang9809]

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

[@melissaonorati3458]

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

[@defensemechanismm4115]

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

[@americanpatriot7247]

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

[@tammyjones596]

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

[@Jazzzzyyyy__]

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.

[@siaripop7]

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!

[@lilagarcia569]

Heart breaking. Prayers to him and their beautiful children.

[@golayla69]

My prayers for this family,❤

[@johnimusic12]

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

[@rileyscott5827]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@XXgamemaster]

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.

[@elizabethjenkins7794]

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

[@joyceturner7665]

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

[@marklemon4374]

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

[@thebeeword1901]

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]

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]

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]

Mark Lemon that cup of coffee saved her life

[@justmydeals]

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

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

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

[@heatherthompson8878]

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.

[@micjam1986]

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

[@alaura3739]

God bless every hand and heart that was there. My deepest love and condolence to the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful love you shared and what a beautiful soul she is. You are in my prayers.

[@SClark-bk9yk]

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

[@sadiesmynamechasingmiceism8145]

well said!

[@Kimmiz79]

My heart breaks for this family and the witnesses 💔 sending you all so much healing😔

[@MN-br5nb]

My mom left for 10 days once on a trip and that was hard as a young child I missed her so much, so this is hard. Husband seems to be trying hard and I hope their family heals. The strangers who sat next to her and helped - well, they are the kind of ppl you remember.

[@fishywishy6926]

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.

[@MissBELLE003]

Sorry to hear about your loss

[@softgirl_bruh859]

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

[@wilmagregory8967]

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.

[@stargazer6130]

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.

[@orionwesley]

I'm so glad this came up on my home page. I'd seen the report on the disaster and the interview with all the crew, but I felt kind of empty wondering what the family must've gone through and what Jennifer Riordan was like. Nice to know a little more about her and that her family is at least at peace with things as of the report.

[@baderinwa1]

This made me cry. I am so sorry for this family’s loss.

[@candicethepastorswife7396]

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...

[@MarisaWrenProductions]

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.

[@ashleyshulman]

My god. I am so sorry this happened. Praying for her husband, kids, family and friends

[@amysupernaw80]

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

[@spark_6710]

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 !!! 💜🥁🐉🎤💞

[@tiffanipeterson2882]

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

[@LemansSunset350]

My heart goes out to you and your family. May God give you and your children the strength to get through this difficult time.🙏

[@alicepyne-jahneke8042]

Such a sad and tragic story. My heart goes out to this man, and his children, and I hope that one day, they find peace

[@daniellemorrison7933]

I missed this apparently watched it tonight and I bawled my eyes out. I know what it's like to grow up without a mom I lost my mother when I was 7 to cancer can't imagine. Unfortunately seen situations like this too many times especially because I was a nurse RN for 30 years...worked on a burn unit with plane crashes.

[@celina2945]

This is so heartbreaking 😣💔

[@robyfernandez6304]

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]

What they've done? I

[@georgecoffey1053]

What the airline did? What airline builds planes?

[@forthefunofit3230]

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

[@christinemichele2318]

Engine blade checks to start!

[@cjordanvab]

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

[@ssugostraight]

Oh oh oh. I'm devastated. Hugest hugs + condolences to her family.

[@hubbaman9885]

My condolences to this man and to everyone that was hurt. I can't imagine loosing your love of so many years to such a freak accident.