LETTERS: Brings back good memories

To the editor:

On Friday, August 22, 2025 there was a crash at Bangor International Airport. When I was about to pick up my dad and friends from the airport, my mom called. She said there was a plane crash outside of the fence and there was one fatality. My mom was not sure if his plane would be rerouted. There was a huge delay for all the planes, and sure enough, he was rerouted. They did not have enough fuel to keep circling. The plane was vibrating so they did a touch-and-go landing before finally landing at Portland Airport. They released everyone at Portland for a time. When the runway was re-opened at Bangor, they came back and got off the plane again.

I was at Bangor International Airport for four hours. Right before my mom called, there was a song playing in our van. The song made me think of the plane crash. It said:

Close your eyes, and I’ll kiss you.
Tomorrow I’ll miss you.
Remember I’ll always be true.
And when I’m away, I’ll write home everyday.
And I’ll send all my loving to you.

The song was All My Loving, by The Beatles.

This song always makes me think of the plane crash, the death, and problems that day. I feel bad for the family and the airport. I am sad for the family – they lost a family member. It is very sad. I hope this song and note brings back good memories for the family.

Hannah Mars
10 Years Old
China summer resident
Florida full-time resident