January 13th 2024.
Christine Dawood experienced a devastating loss when her son Suleman and husband Shahzada passed away during a dive to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean to visit the Titanic shipwreck. She never imagined that the possibility of the sub imploding would become a reality.
On the morning of the dive, both Shahzada and Suleman were filled with excitement as they boarded the OceanGate submersible from the Polar Prince support ship. Little did Christine know that this would be the last time she would see them.
The trip was a much-awaited adventure for the Dawood family, but unfortunately, one hour and 45 minutes into the voyage, all contact with the sub was lost. For the next four days, Christine and her daughter Alina waited anxiously for their return, only to find out that they would never come back. Along with three others, Suleman and Shahzada were killed in a catastrophic implosion.
The news of the tragedy was a shock to Christine and her family, as they had always been inseparable and did everything together. The sudden loss of her husband and son was made even more painful by the fact that Shahzada would often have to return to his native Pakistan for work.
The thought of the sub imploding had never crossed Christine's mind, and she still struggles to come to terms with the reality of it. Suleman, who would have turned 20 soon after the incident, was a kind and thoughtful soul, according to his mother. She recalls how he was born via an emergency C-section and how she felt he was a gift to her. The loss of her son has left a void in her life that can never be filled.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, the family has found solace in the fact that Suleman and Shahzada are now a part of the ocean, and they have not made graves for them. During a recent trip to Singapore, Christine and her daughter stood in the sea and cried, finding comfort in the thought that their loved ones were now at peace in the ocean.
Suleman, who was a student at Strathclyde University in Glasgow, was very aware of the opportunities his privilege gave him. He had been looking forward to the Titan trip, and Christine was originally meant to go with her husband, but Suleman had turned 18 and wanted to go instead.
With hindsight, Christine admits that she would have preferred them not to go on the sub. But at the time, she couldn't deny them such an incredible opportunity. The thought of them coming back safely was enough to make her believe that it was a risk worth taking.
When asked about her feelings towards Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, Christine admits that it is a complicated situation. While she is angry at the company for not heeding safety warnings, she also acknowledges the support they received from them during the difficult time. As for Stockton Rush, she does not consider him her favorite person, but she does feel angry about the incident.
Three months after the tragedy, it was announced that the incident would be turned into a movie. For Christine, it is a bittersweet reminder of the loss she has suffered, but she hopes it will shed light on the importance of safety measures and prevent such a tragedy from happening again.
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