The mother of the teenager who tragically lost his life in the Titan sub disaster, along with his multi-millionaire father, has revealed the heart-wrenching circumstances surrounding the incident. Christine Dawood revealed that she had originally scheduled herself to be on the ill-fated vessel but chose to give her place to her 19-year-old son, Suleman, as he had expressed a strong desire to go.
Cancelled Trip to Titanic Wreck
Due to the pandemic, Christine Dawood and her husband had to cancel their plans to book a trip to the Titanic wreck for themselves.
Opportunity for Son
When the family reserved spots on this year’s OceanGate Expeditions mission, Christine decided to step back, allowing her son to fulfil his keen interest in the expedition.
Tragedy and Loss
The family embarked on the Polar Prince on Father’s Day, filled with hope for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, after 96 hours, it became apparent that Suleman and Shahzada Dawood had run out of oxygen, leading to grief and loss for Christine and her daughter.
Delayed Shock and Devastating News
Initially, they clung to hope and delayed the shock, but as time passed without any sign of the sub’s return to the surface, the reality set in. After 96 hours, Christine prepared her family for the worst by sharing the devastating news that her husband and son were among the five victims who lost their lives when the submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion close to the Titanic wreck.
Fulfilling Aspirations
Reflecting on her initial plans for the expedition and her son’s aspirations, Christine shared how Suleman took his Rubik’s Cube on the trip, hoping to break the world record for solving the puzzle at the greatest depth. Christine and her daughter pledged to learn to solve the Rubik’s Cube in honour of Suleman, who hoped to break the world record for solving the puzzle at the greatest depth. Even though his application was rejected, they aim to continue his legacy and fulfill his aspirations.
Legacy of Helping Others
Amidst tears, the grieving mother expressed her deep longing for her husband and son, emphasizing the immense void left behind. She also shared her determination to continue her husband’s work and their family’s legacy of helping others.
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