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The following was taken from a January 28th, 2010 article in the ‘Seattle Times’, entitled ‘10th anniversary of Alaska Flight 261’, a flight that claimed all of the 88 passengers and crew, after going down in the Pacific off the coast of southern California. I found the article entirely moving. Here’s a small excerpt from it:‘Clinging to Memories.’

“The survivors of Flight 261 have found ways to heal, cope, and endure because they’ve had to.

“Some found solace in their faith. Many cling to the good memories or see evidence of their loved one’s spirit around them.

“Pamela Sparks said she believes her son has left pennies for her to show her he’s there. Pierrete Ing believes her son comforts her by returning lost objects. Paul Bernard and his wife believe their son, Michael, has visited them as a crow.”

-Christine Clarridge, Seattle Times