Titanic Sub Implosion: Teenager "Was Terrified but Went Because It Was Father's Day"
He wanted to please his dad, family claims.
The ill-fated expedition of the Titan submersible to the wreckage of the Titanic took a tragic turn, claiming the lives of five individuals, including teenager Suleman Dawood. The Dawood family revealed that despite his fears, Suleman chose to join his father, Shahzada Dawood, on the dive as a gesture to honor Father's Day. The 19-year-old had expressed trepidation about the trip, but his desire to please his Titanic enthusiast father prevailed.
According to The Telegraph, Suleman Dawood had confided in a relative about his reluctance and feelings of terror concerning the expedition. The thought of exploring the depths of the ocean aboard the Titan submersible did not sit well with him. However, the trip coincided with Father's Day, and Suleman wanted to make his father happy, given his passion for the Titanic. Despite his fears, he chose to set them aside and embark on the journey.
Azmeh Dawood, Suleman's aunt, expressed disbelief and anguish over the tragic turn of events. She likened the situation to being trapped in a nightmarish countdown without knowing the impending catastrophe. The grief-stricken aunt found it difficult to breathe, consumed by the overwhelming sorrow of losing her nephew and brother-in-law. The Dawood family, along with the families of the other passengers, was enveloped in a profound sense of loss and disbelief.
The Dawood Foundation, representing Shahzada and Suleman Dawood, shared a statement expressing profound grief over their passing. They extended their heartfelt condolences to the families of the other passengers who lost their lives on the Titan submersible. Engro Corporation, Mr. Dawood's company, also paid tribute to the father and son duo. The Pakistani conglomerate mourned the loss of their vice chairman and his beloved son, offering condolences to the grieving Dawood family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
Among the victims on board the Titan submersible was British businessman Hamish Harding, an aviation tycoon known for his record-breaking achievements. Harding's family and Action Aviation, his company, expressed their grief and solidarity with the other families affected by the tragedy. They described him as a loving husband, dedicated father, and a passionate explorer who lived for his family, business, and the pursuit of new adventures. Despite the devastating loss, they found solace in the fact that he departed while engaging in what he loved most.
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The multinational search-and-rescue operation that ensued following the disappearance of the Titan submersible in the North Atlantic had a somber outcome. The incident claimed the lives of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a French submarine expert, and Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate Expeditions, the company operating the sub.
