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Ocean Depths

The devastating impact of the loss of the submarine Ocean Gate crew on their families and loved ones.

By Gilbert Nanyiso Published 10 months ago 3 min read
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Five people, including the company CEO, were aboard the sub when it imploded. All passengers are believed to be lost after a desperate dayslong search for a submersible carrying five people that vanished while on a tour of the Titanic wreckage off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

The 21-foot deep-sea vessel, operated by OceanGate Expeditions, lost contact about an hour and 45 minutes after submerging on Sunday morning with a 96-hour oxygen supply. That amount of breathable air was forecast to run out approximately fourth day. according to the Experts, which was coordinating the multinational search and rescue efforts.

When the news of the loss of the submarine Ocean Gate crew hit the world like a thunderbolt. Families and loved ones of the crew members were left with an overwhelming sense of grief and loss. It was a tragedy that no one saw coming, and one that would leave a lasting impact on those who were left behind.

For the Dawood family, it was a particularly difficult time. Their son, Shahzada Dawood and grand son, Suleman Shahzada were one of the crew members on board the Ocean Gate. Shahzada had always been a loving and caring father to his son, with a passion for adventure and exploration together. When Shahzada and his son broke the news for their next expedition and to joined the crew, their family members were excited about their decision, but also worried about the dangers that came with the tour.

Shahada’s father, a member of one of the Pakistan’s wealthy family was also struggling to come to terms with his son and grandson’s death. He had always been a strong and stoic man, but the loss of his sons had left him feeling broken and lost. He would often sit in his son’s room, looking at his family pictures and remembering all the good times they had shared together on family vacations.

For Suleman’s mother, it was a particularly difficult time. She had always been close to her son, and the thought of never being able to hold him or see him again was almost too much to bear. She would often spend hours in her room, crying and thinking about all the things she wished she had said to her son before he embark on the journey.

As the news of the loss of the submarine crew spread, the Dawood family was left in a state of shock and disbelief. They couldn’t believe that their son’s were gone, that they would never see they again or hear their voice. The pain was almost too much to bear.

The hours and days that followed were a blur for the Dawood family. They received countless messages of condolences from friends and family, but nothing could ease the pain and emptiness they felt inside. They tried to carry on with their lives, but everything seemed meaningless without their loved ones.

It was only when they attended the memorial service for the crew members that they began to find some closure. The service was a beautiful tribute to the brave men who had lost their lives, and it was clear that the pilot and and his fellow crew members had touched the lives of many people.

As the service drew to a close, Suleman’s mother stood up to speak. She spoke of her son’s bravery, his kindness, and his love for his family and friends. She talked about all the things she wished she had said to him before he left, and how much she would miss him. Her words were filled with emotion, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

After the service, the Dawood’s family began to slowly come to terms with their loss. They knew that nothing could bring them back, but they took comfort in the fact that they had lived a life full of adventure and had died doing what they loved. They would always miss them, but they knew that they would live on in their hearts and memories forever.

The loss of the submarine Ocean Gate crew was a tragedy that shook the world, but it was the families and loved ones of the crew members who were left with the greatest pain. For the Dawood’s family, the loss of their son Dawood and grandson Suleman was a devastating blow, but they were able to find some comfort in the memories they shared and the love they had for each other. It was a painful journey, but they knew that Dawood would want them to carry on with their lives and find happiness wherever they could.

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