Posted on 12/09/2008 7:32:38 PM PST by dayglored
SAN DIEGO - A Korean immigrant who lost his wife, two children and mother-in-law when a Marine Corps jet slammed into the family's house said Tuesday he did not blame the pilot, who ejected and survived.
"Please pray for him not to suffer from this accident," a distraught Dong Yun Yoon told reporters gathered near the site of Monday's crash of an F/A-18D jet in San Diego's University City community.
"He is one of our treasures for the country," Yoon said in accented English punctuated by long pauses while he tried to maintain his composure.
"I don't blame him. I don't have any hard feelings. I know he did everything he could," said Yoon, flanked by members of San Diego's Korean community, relatives and members from the family's church.
Authorities said four people died when the jet crashed into the Yoon family's house...
Yoon named the victims as his infant daughter Rachel, who was born less than two months ago; his 15-month-old daughter Grace; his wife, Young Mi Yoon, 36; and her 60-year-old mother, Suk Im Kim, who he said had come to the United States from Korea recently to help take care of the children.
Fighting back tears, he said of his daughters: "I cannot believe that they are not here right now... I know there are many people who have experienced more terrible things," Yoon said. "But, please, tell me how to do it. I don't know what to do."
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
Dear Lord,
Embrace this child of yours and hold him tight during these horrible, unthinkable times.
Because a native speaker of English who speaks with poor grammar is marked as illiterate or dumb, yet we all make allowances when we listen to someone who’s speaking English as a second language.
The phrase “accented English” is there to allow the reader to do the same.
I am always humbled by such grace as Mr. Yoon has shown. His 15-month-old daughter, Grace, must have been named after Mr. Yoon. Prayers for them all.
A fine man. I’ll be praying for him.
I have no idea, it's only just happened, but that's an excellent suggestion. I hope the news publishes something soon about local agencies. The Korean immigrant community is pretty tightly-knit for support, and may publish a way for others to contribute. Bless you for that thought!
Prayers for Mr. Yoon, what a heartbreak.
Prayers for the pilot as well.
Tears in my eyes reading his story. What a true and wonderful American he is or will be if he becomes a citizen. And what a stark contrast to the America-hating moonbats who have elected Obama. God bless Mr. Dong.
We stand with this suffering man. God watch over him and his dear loved ones.
I am deeply greeved reading of this loss. Lord Father please be with this man.
> Surely, the timing of this piece today by the slime at the NYT is no coincidence...
Maybe not.
F-18... F-22... many readers won't notice...
Figures...I wondered when the Obamanuts would start coming out and start ranting against the evil US Military pilots...
ALmighty Father, please comfort this man in his grief, and see to all his needs. Care also for all involved as only You can. I ask this in Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen.
As much as I often rail on FreeRepublic about illegal immigration, I'm sure Mr. Yoon waited his turn and came here legally from Korea. And you know what? America will ALWAYS have room to take in the Mr. Yoon’s of the world...men who understand that being (or becoming an American), is a state of mind, and entails the love of certain principles...like liberty, freedom and personal responsibility.
May God bless him and comfort him through this grievous loss.
beautiful
Praying for all concerned.
*why he would bail out over an inhabited area?*
I live in San Diego, the engins went out.
He had no other choice.
Yeah, but I notice that (so far) it hasn't developed into a major distraction. I've made a few unthoughtful posts myself, and will let this one slide, if not followed up.
There are more important things to do right now, like send another prayer up. Got one on the way now...
How very, very sad. I admire this dear man for his faith and strength. May the Lord bless him and help him to endure this tragic turn to his life. The pilot must really feel awful as well. Prayers for them both.
It is people like Mr. Yoon who make this nation worth fighting for.
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