Recently, on the birthday of my friend who passed away in the Air France crash, I thought I'd find out what the latest is on the investigation. There wasn't much news, other than that Air France does intend to continue looking for the black box, and that the families have filed suits.
Then, this weekend, there was a memorial held for the victims, here in Leblon. Apparently several people at the event wore black armbands to protest the lack of transparency of the French authorities in the investigation. Article here.
A glass plaque was also erected in memory of the passengers on board. 228 birds, one for each passenger. Canadoca and I will go for a walk there this week to see it.
Perfect memorial. Glass is so Brasilian. It evokes the sky and water.
I like the simplicity.
Posted by: Lisa | November 11, 2009 at 11:31 AM
These processes take SO long. And in my experience, when Airbus is involved it's just more complicated because it's in the French government's interest for Airbus not to be at fault (even though there have now been enough problems with Airbuses that clearly, something isn't quite right).
That memorial is lovely, and I'm amazed it's up so quickly! I hope you and Canadoca find some kind of peace when you see it.
Posted by: Emily | November 11, 2009 at 02:07 PM