Bit of a long shot, but i’m hoping someone can help me locate a couple who were on the Aer Lingus flight from London Heathrow to Dublin on Tuesday 23rd December.
I flew back home on the overnight flight from Seattle to London and then on to Dublin as my dad suddenly got very sick. This couple might well have been on the flight from Seattle too, I can’t be sure. Once I’d landed in Heathrow, my brother called to tell me dad had died while i was in the air. I was in the baggage reclaim area, very public, and went to pieces. A woman - probably in her mid to late sixties came over to me and asked if i was alright, she worked out I was on the same flight as her and her husband to Dublin and she quite literally took me by the hand and escorted me through the airport. Her husband (i assume) grabbed my bag, got me something to eat and drink, got us all checked-in etc. I don’t think the lady let go of my hand until they delivered me to my best mate who drove down to give me a lift home.
I’ve no idea who these people were, i don’t even think i asked their names, and if I did, I don’t remember. Mate thinks his name might have been Sean (i realise that narrows it down considerably!) Both were definitely Irish, but accents would suggest they’d lived abroad for a while.
So if you had a relatives visiting for Christmas, who regaled you with a story of a sobbing 32 year old wreck of a northern lad they had to escort through Heathrow, can you pass on my thanks - I don't think I ever said thank you. I’d probably still be standing shell-shocked in baggage reclaim if it weren’t for them.
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Bless you, I'm sorry for your loss. Im glad you found a kind word at that worst of times.
I am so sorry about your dad. And all the positive karma for the lovely couple who looked after you. Mind yourself.
We are all one big family on this earth. I’m so glad they were there for you. ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. There's never an easy time to lose a parent, but around the holidays is extra difficult.💔
Thanks for sharing this heartwarming story. It reminds me that there are wonderful people in this world who show true generosity with nothing tangible to gain in return. Even if this post never reaches them, I hope it inspires a lot of us to show similar kindness when we can.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I hope you find this lovely couple, but if you don’t, know that they were glad to carry you (literally and figuratively) through a tiny part of your grief.
I used to be cabin crew, and I’ve been there for some very tragic moments in people’s lives. I remember each one and am glad I could be there when they needed someone, even if they don’t remember me at all ❤️
i’m certain they do remember you. i won’t forget the member of cabin crew who looked out for me on that flight from seattle. somehow she seemed to know something was up and i’ll never forget her kindness. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss but I am so glad to hear that you were so well cared for by two total strangers. It's heartening to hear that someone took notice and just unquestionly swept you up into their arms and looked after you. It's such a good reminder that good exists in the world still.
So so sorry for your loss - I really hope you can find them x
I am so very sorry for your loss but I'm so glad someone looked after you in your time of need. I lost my dad last month too and I'm balling crying after reading your story.
Hope you are doing ok friend and sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss, it’s shite, isn’t it? sorry also for making you cry ❤️
It is. I feel like a lost child again in my 30s.
I'm sorry that your Dad passed. What a lovely couple they were, so glad that they were there for you. You never know, they might be traced at some stage and get your message. I don't think they expected a thank you, you were obviously upset and in shock.
This is beautiful. hope you are ok!
Oh, shite, man... how horrible for you, I'm very sorry for your loss. I feel your feelings because the same happened to me with both parents (they were ill and in their 70s, but still), they both died, with 7 years of difference, while I was flying to see them. I was informed as I arrived to my destination, though
When Mum died, in 2015, I was on a connection flight and a lady who was sitting next to me had a cute bracelet, looked like Murano crystal. When we were landing, I commented "nice, is it Murano?" And she said "no, it's actually a Rosary. You know what? You can have it" and she took it off and put it on my hand as we were unboarding.
That was around the moment my Mum died, minutes more or less. The woman didn't ask if I was Catholic (I used to be, but not any more), didn't know what I was going through, nothing. It was just that moment of empathy where she probably felt I needed some comfort. I'm not superstitious, but sometimes I feel it's like angels were real.
Of course they are not, but we humans have the capacity to act like angels while helping each other.
I hope you find them, but if not, the best way to thank them is to pass it forward ❤️
Sorry to read about your folks ❤️
Update:
Jesus, yous are all making me cry with your kindness, I left two days ago and I’m already homesick.
I’ve contacted Aer Lingus with flight number and seat numbers. I’m not on facebook etc but have asked a buddy to share this - if you use facebook yourself can i ask if you’d share the post if you see it doing the rounds? I just want to be able to thank this couple properly; I couldn’t have got myself home under my own steam that morning.
To those of you who have also lost dads (and mums) - I wish I had words of wisdom to share…. but I don’t, it’s shite. Sending hugs your way.
It’s been nearly ten years since I lived at home; i’ve lived & worked in a load of places and met some incredible people - but i’ve always known the best folk are to be found on our island.
Right, I’m off to dry my tears and get back to work! Thank you all for being so kind ❤️
This made me cry. I’m so glad they took care of you.
I'm crying too!
Me too!
We all are
Same
Very sorry for your loss. I hope you find them, and even if you don't, I'm sure they know that you appreciated their help and support. Take care!
Sorry for your loss.Hope you are stable now Post it on FB might have a better reach, .You had met angels in form of those people
I am so sorry. Sending you so much love right now. Also lost my dad suddenly while living abroad, last month. It's rough. Please look after yourself. If you need to chat to someone who went through something similar, my DM is open- now or whenever feels right. Sending you a very big toasty hug your way 🫂
Thank you. sorry for your loss ❤️
Thank you. I'm sorry for yours too ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. And bless these kind people.
Sorry for your loss.
Ní neart go cur le chéile, we're all on this hellscape planet together. Based on their age maybe this couple has a child your age too and would like to think someone would look after them too in their hour of need?
Never thought of that, but maybe you’re right. it’s something my parents would have done… mum giving the emotional support while dad takes care of the practical things ❤️
Thanks for sharing your story OP and I'm so sorry for your loss. Those people that cared for you at that vulnerable moment were so incredibly nice. The world is much better place when people have empathy.
I'm very sorry for the loss of your Dad 💚 Such kindness to experience at the worst possible moment
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad you had some support and I hope you can find them! I wonder if you can reach out to Aer Lingus and have them pass on a message with your contact if they identify the people who helped you. Take care of yourself ❤️
God bless you. I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you’re able to find them. They were kind angels when you needed help.
I’m glad you were looked after at such a tough time, I’m sorry for your loss. Good people are everywhere out there.
I'm so sorry for your loss, and what you went through.
These people seem to have been sent to take care of you.
Blessings to all of you.
So sorry for your sad loss 😔
Very sorry for you loss mate and the timing of it. Hope you find them and hope you are doing okay.
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️ I’m glad you had some comfort during this awful time. it’s heartening to hear people can be so kind.
I’m so sorry for your loss and terrible shock. What a wonderful couple. Those of us who have had a significant loss just know what to do and they did 💕
Lost my dad at the end of August. Had just come home from the hospice when my brother rang to tell me it had happened. I had to stand outside the bathroom door for ten minutes to tell my mother who was getting ready for bed because I didn’t want to shout through the door that her husband had died. Longest ten minutes of my life.
Sorry for your loss. Telling other people dad died has been one of the hardest things for me. Feel for my brother who was with him and didn’t want to tell anyone else until he’d told me. I was 90minutes into an 8 hour flight when he died. Hope you’re doing okay, buddy
I'm so, so sorry. I feel for your brother as well, having been there, and then waiting for your flight to land. I'm crying at the thought of that.
Telling people is so hard because you're trying to sound strong and no one knows what to say...and the reality is there's nothing anyone can say to make it better.
My heart goes out to all of you 💔
Wow, I'm so sorry for your loss and that you went through this. I can't imagine the emotions of those ten minutes.
I hope you're coping okay. I found that the first few weeks after each parent passed flew by in a blur, but months later everyone else seemed to have moved on with their lives...yet I was still drowning and learning to build a new normal.
All the best wishes to you and your family. 💔
Yeah. For a while it’s a blur but gradually the calls stop and you’re left to deal with it. Dealing with it by keeping busy. Eventually I will have to confront it and deal with it but for now just putting some distance between me and it.
I can relate to keeping busy to keep distance from it. It took me ages to really start to process my mother's passing because it was sudden and I was young. I was more prepared for my elderly dad 16 years later, but it's still a roller coaster for me.
I hope you're looking after yourself. Please remember there is absolutely no timeline and no "right" way to process such a significant loss.
♥️
Sorry for your loss. Fair play to that couple, I hope the word gets back to them.
Oh I’m truly sorry for your loss. You met the best people at that airport. The very best.
Sounds like they were your guardian angels , I'm so sorry for your loss and am so pleased that people helped you like that. If you can't find them maybe pay the good deed forward donate to a charity or buy someone a coffee or whatever you think is best. In light of this story does anyone else have things like this that helped them?
So sorry for your loss I’m so happy this caring couple were able to help support you. What a sad but lovely story.
May we all find people like this in our hour of need, and may we all be these people when someone needs us ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss, fella.
Very sorry for your loss OP. It’s bad at anytime of the year but I can’t imagine what it feels like at Christmas time and when you weren’t even home yet.
As bad as it is, I’m glad you found two strangers who didn’t hesitate to be there for you and be so kind in your time of suffering.
Hope someone here knows who you’re talking about and can track them down.
This is so beautiful 🥲. Humans are so kind and loving. I am so sorry for your loss
Sorry to hear dude! Glad some kind people were there for ya. Not sure i can help but have you anything like flight number and seats too? Given their age maybe worth a Facebook share but I'm they were just happy they got you to someone safe.
I'm so sorry about your dad, just awful..but what a lovely couple who helped you, I hope you find them.... If you're on tiktok and able to post there you might get someone who knows them and what happened noticing a video
We lost our Dad last year a week before Christmas. I understand your pain and sorrow my friend. Stay close to your loved ones and good friends and it will help with the grief. Big digital Hugs to you. Stay strong Bro
Sorry about your dad, it’s shite. Hugs to you and yours too, friend ❤️
I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. I was told my mother had passed while walking through Heathrow airport on my flight home to Brisbane. Thankfully my partner was with me as I broke down and she was a rock. I can’t imagine how hard that was for you being alone. Thanks to those angels that helped you. I hope they have a long and lucky life. Be kind to yourself and feel all the feels, talk to people, cry, laugh at the great memories. Just please be kind to yourself friend.
Sorry about your mum, glad you had your partner with you when you got that news ❤️
So sorry for your loss. It’s amazing to hear people like that exist and how they were there for you exactly when you needed them in those tough moments. Take care x
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. Hope your doing okay and fair play for acknowledging that duos kindness. You're a good man. Take care dude
So sorry for your loss, hope you find this lovely couple 🤍
So sweet of them to do this and that is so lovely (and bittersweet of course) that they helped you in your time of need. I’m sure they knew you were appreciative even if you weren’t able to verbalise it. It sounds like they were wise and intuitive people 💚
And maybe it was a sign from your dad too or maybe he sent them to help you 🤷♀️☺️
Sorry for your loss x
Sending you so much love for your loss! Xx
This made me cry. So glad they were there for you!
They were there for a reason for you. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry 😔. I'm sure they understood the situation and we're just happy to be of assistance. I know in their shoes I would do the same and wouldnt expect any thanks from you considering what you were going through. Take care x
I’m so sorry. Glad you had the right people around you to go through that ❤️
OMG I've tears welling up, due to your gratitude at a moment of pure shock and terror, I hope you give yourself time and be kind to yourself, Thank you for sharing your story, It gives me hope that another Human saw you, in London lost and alone at the most heart tearing time of your life. Some wonderful people, walking this earth 🌎 ❤️
I’ve shared on Facebook, hopefully someone knows them xx
Maybe put this on Facebook they might hsve mentioned what happened to there family So sorry for your loss 🙏
Aw god I’m so sorry for your loss. I found out my dad had died whilst waiting to fly home to him in the uk and sat sobbing uncontrollably in Dublin airport and not one person comforted me. (Delayed 3 hours too!) so I’m so happy you had such a lovely couple because I’ve been there and it’s the worst feeling in the world.
sorry for your dad, and that you were alone at the airport. i can’t imagine.
My heart was in my throat reading your story. Please accept my condolences from Canada. Im so very sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in peace, Ameen. Bless the kind couple who helped you in your time of need, I truly believe when you’re desperately in need, someone will step in to help. You were protected. 🙏🏽
God this brought me to tears. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I am so glad she was there to do this for you. She knew exactly what to do in that moment 🤍