Remembering JFK Jr. on the anniversary of tragic death
Today marks the 16th anniversary of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and her sister Lauren Bessette's deaths, when their plane crashed into the Atlantic ocean.
What was supposed to be a relaxing trip to Martha's Vineyard for a family wedding, turned tragic in a matter of moments. JFK Jr., who was a semi-experienced pilot, lost control of his small Piper Saratoga plane, due to bad weather conditions.
It took days before navy divers were able to locate the bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife and sister-in-law. The intense force of the plane's impact with the ocean surface is what likely killed all three victims instantly.
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette were United States royalty and a beautiful couple taken too soon:
Although gone, they are never forgotten. Friends, family, and even the members of public took to social media to commemorate the 16th year anniversary:
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