After years of sacrifice and longing, Dr. Pratik Joshi and his family were finally on their way to begin a new life together in London.
But their dream ended in unimaginable tragedy when Air India Flight 171 crashed this morning, claiming the lives of all on board including Dr. Joshi, his wife Dr. Komi Vyas, and their three young children.
Dr. Pratik Joshi had spent the last six years in London, working tirelessly to build a stable foundation for the family he left behind in India.
His wife, Dr. Komi Vyas, and their three young children were to join him at last a long-awaited reunion that symbolized not just love, but the hope of a better future.
Just two days ago, Dr. Vyas resigned from her job in India. The couple packed their lives into suitcases, said tearful goodbyes, and looked ahead to the promise of a new chapter.
This morning, they boarded Air India Flight 171, brimming with anticipation. They even clicked a family selfie before takeoff and sent it to relatives a moment frozen in time, unaware it would be their last.Tragically, the aircraft crashed en route to London.
In an instant, years of preparation, sacrifice, and dreams were erased. The loss is not just of five lives, it is of futures unlived, birthdays missed, and milestones never reached.
For those who knew them, and even for those who didn’t, it’s a searing reminder of life’s unpredictability.
Today, we mourn a family that never made it home. And we are left with a message that echoes louder than words: life is fragile, love is urgent, and no moment is guaranteed. While you can, live fully. Love fiercely. Don’t wait for happiness to begin, start now.
