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and business partners. Several advocate for and influence abilities of today. collectively, and they deserve
of these groups have legislat- change in the industry. The mission remains the nothing less.
ed responsibilities to provide same: to provide the most
family assistance while others Conclusion: Looking compassionate care and assis- Acknowledgments
are an integral part of ensur- Forward tance possible to those who The author wishes to thank
ing a successful response. As a result of the progression have experienced an accident counterparts in industry and
These groups must contin- of time since legislation was or lost a loved one, not just government for their collabo-
uously meet, discuss, train, passed, the decrease in acci- to meet the requirements of ration, mentorship, and
and exercise together. While dents, and the loss of experi- legislation or the practices in endless dedication to this
individual roles and respon- ential knowledge and talent guidance documentation, but cause. Above all, the author is
sibilities may differ, each pos- within the industry, airlines more importantly to exceed grateful to those who have
sesses the same desire to do and all those involved in avia- those requirements where shared their stories publicly
their part for those affected by tion disaster family assistance possible. We cannot heal and and privately about losing
these disasters. As a combined must blend the traditional we cannot provide closure, their loved ones or surviving
force, they are not only able and legacy ways of family but we can provide the best an accident in order to better
to provide assistance, but also assistance with the needs and of all of us, individually and us all.
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