My father in Italy (above) and on left celebrating 24 years of Ethiopian Airlines in Addis Ababa. And below: “The first accident in the airlines 26 year history of schedule flights took the lives of all eleven passengers on board” says the 1972 newsletter which goes on to list the crew including my father “First Officer Giday Stefanos”.He was born December 25 1939 and died September 11th 1972.
What a family likeness !! A sad story, but wonderful to have the photos x
All good.
Such a tragically sad story. Sorry you never got to meet your father Lemn. It must have left a huge void in your life. Xx
Not at all – no void.
Dear Lemn,
How sadly tragic this news is.
Your Father was as beautiful looking as one would expect.
I listened to your incredible story via audible last week, while resting on the island of Kefalonia. It was wonderful to hear your words in your voice and the truths you tell continue resonating deeply within me.
Thank you Lemn. For giving so much and inspiring me to do what I must for those I love who are also sadly affected by corrupt forces at work in Children’s “services” today
God bless and keep you safe always.
One Love, Light & Peace
Lauri de Melchor
There is corruption of trust in family too.
Sadly so.
Secrets, lies and distortion of truths all contributing to deprivation of children’s rights.
I’ll never give up on behalf of my 3 Grandchildren and your story emboldens me more than ever.
Thank you Lemn.
Thinking of you. You do look a lot like your dad, just as you said you did! x
thanks.
History I didn’t know. Thanks for sharing
Well now you know
Brilliant pictures of your dad, he would have been so very proud of you, I am sorry that you never met in this life but his blood is your blood, his spirit is your spirit and the story continues
The story continues. He had other sons and daughters by his wife Almaz. His story is in their journeys too.
What wonderful pictures. You do look like your dad. He looks a proud man in his uniform. Wishing you a lovely weekend. Stay safe. Linda (from Leigh)
Thanks
A sad story of your father’s death, but I’m sure there was joy in his life. And it shines through in you.
Thanks Diana, he has sons and daughters, brothers and sisters and it shines in them too.
What a sad tale….
I think his family who lost him carry the sadness. I did not know him at the time. He had sisters and brothers, a wife and sons and daughters who knew him and lost him.
Such a tradegy! Your Father looked like a very talented and beautiful man just like yourself Lemn.
Thankyou Jacqueline. The condolences are reserved for his wife and parents, his brothers and sisters and his sons and daughters who knew and lost him at the time.
Thinking of you Lemn. What a strong family resemblance! Did you find out what had caused the accident?
Yes I saw the report. It was caught in a lightening storm.
Wow, he died on 9.11 and on New Years too. I wonder Lemn you took down the other post?
Happy new year.
Your sis. 🙂
Thankyou. He did a favour by saying he would help by doing that flight on that day.
Thank you Lemn, for honoring your father though you didn’t know him. Such is the picture of love.
God bless you!
Your sis in VA.
Wow what style…and although you didn’t know him, you’ve inherited those genes … and so lovely to see you exhibiting them so well. Xx
There’s just been something in BBC radio four about the crash – Changing Lives. Remember the good times.
Yes I heard it, the whole thing. It happened a year before my father’s crash which was in 1973. He would most probably have been there at the airport and would definitely have known the pilots.