"In the Embrace of a Loving God"

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President Trump a few moments ago addressed the families and friends of those affected by last night's horrible crash and offered words of condolences from himself and the First Lady. He assured families their loved ones were in "the embrace of a loving God."

I would also like to offer my prayers and condolences to the loved ones of everyone aboard both the American Airlines jet and the Blackhawk helicopter. It is a terrible coincidence that so many aboard were from the U.S. and Russian figure skating community (the U.S. championships were held in Wichita this past weekend). 

Finally, the courage and respect of the first responders (below) was something all Americans should be proud of. Having to fight the river's current with the water temperature 34° in a desperate quest to find survivors is far beyond the call of duty. The photo is from Rep. Ben Crenshaw's twitter account. 

In addition, world champion Russian skaters (per the Kremlin) Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were aboard. 

President Trump and Senator Roger Marshall have said the Blackhawk was in the wrong place. Both the NTSB and the Department of Defense are investigating. 

Below, you will find my real-time coverage from last night, including an animation of what the air traffic controllers were seeing. The collision alarm did go off in the control tower before the crash. It is hard to understand how this could have happened. Weather was not a factor with clear skies and visibility 10+ miles. 

I will provide additional information when I believe I can be helpful. 


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  1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM

    Of course proud of the emergency responders. Their work deeply appreciated.
    That said, seems a 180 degree contradiction to assume an existential “loving God” would embrace those whom he/she unloved just moments before in permitting their deaths.

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