The Lod Airport massacre
Today Vee and I attended the 60th birthday celebration of someone who has been a dear friend for over 20 years. The event – attended by around 40 family and friends – was held in premises almost opposite the synagogue that she and her husband attend.
It was a very joyful occasion but, in her own remarks, she deliberately struck a sober note. She told us that, when she was 23 and living in Israel, she was meeting a friend from a flight when she was caught up in the Lod Airport massacre of 30 May 1972. In that appalling incident, three Japanese terrorists killed 24 people and injured 78 others.
Our friend was one of the wounded with an injury to her leg. Next to her was a man who died. In her short speech, she explained how that day taught her the fine line between life and death and the need always to celebrate life with family and friends. There could not be a more powerful lesson for us all.
July 12th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Hi Mr Darlington, My Aunt was one of the ones who died at the Lod Airport Massacre. I was only 9 at the time and don’t know many details. Please pass my email to your friend and ask her if she would mind talking to me about it. Sincerely, Luz Maria Gingrich.
July 13th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Im looking for family members of the Puerto Rican persons was killed in the Lod Airport.
We represent a law firm and we are looking a compensation for them.
If any person knows them please contact me at my email: infinitecpr@yahoo.com
September 12th, 2009 at 6:05 am
My Aunt was Carmen Enid Crespo and its Sad this Terrorist Act Has been put in the back burner I Know that Puerto Rico has Acknowledge this Incident But what about the United States. I see how other incidents of Terrorism were Acknowledge but not this one. seems like no importance of the sacrifice these Puerto Rican Nuns and Lay Men has taken Place They Deserve Recognition Just Like other Victims of Terrorrist Acts.