
A Kansas pastor from Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kan., offered support to families who gathered at the airport on Wednesday night seeking information about their loved ones following the tragic American Airlines plane crash near Washington, D.C.
Rev. Ben Staley, who was present at the airport, shared that the atmosphere was one of shock and disbelief as everyone watched the news unfold. He expressed how the community was deeply affected by the realization that the tragedy hit close to home, emphasizing that those onboard the ill-fated flight were their neighbors.