On June 13, 2025, Air India Flight AI171 tragically crashed while en route to London, resulting in the deaths of 241 individuals, including 52 British nationals. Among the grieving is Heidi Moran, who learned from a social media message that two of her friends, Jamie and Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, were among the victims. The couple, who had recently celebrated their marriage in 2022, were returning from a spiritual retreat in India, planning to participate in events at the Ramsgate Pride festival.
Upon receiving the painful news, Moran expressed her disbelief, initially reaching out to Jamie, only to discover that the harsh reality was true. The loss of the Greenlaw-Meek family deeply affects the LGBTQ+ community they served through their wellness company.
The tragedy unfolded when the aircraft struck a dining hall filled with medical students, causing additional casualties amid ongoing recovery efforts. Family members, scattered across the globe, are now rushing to India to seek closure and answers, desperate for information about their loved ones. As the identification process of the deceased continues, those left behind feel the crushing weight of their loss and the need for understanding in the wake of this horrific disaster.
