Dear Sarah, the dust seems to have made it down to here in Australia, I feel something in my eye.
As an ex RAAF aircrew member, I too share the sorrow of these sad events, and wish there was a way of reversing all these sorts of events.
As I have said before the bravery of those who chose to fly, in no way up stages the bravery of our ladies, who stay at home and pray that fate will not come knocking on your door.
I as my father would have said "I dips my lid to you all."
Another sad note to close on, shame your man was not with you, to see the lovely lady you have grown into. A lady dare I say any man would be proud to have on his arm.
May God bless you all.
Regards and thoughts from down here
Col