Florida Mother Mourns Son Killed in DC Midair Crash
A Tragic Loss
A Florida mother is remembering her son, who perished Wednesday in a midair collision that occurred in Washington D.C. Mikey Stovall was among the victims of the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 67 people.
A Life Full of Joy and Laughter
Mikey was on American Eagle Flight 53-42, which was en route to Reagan National Airport, when the incident occurred. His mother, Christina Stovall, has expressed her grief, recalling her son’s infectious personality and love for life. “No matter what we ask, it’s not going to bring him back,” she said. “There were seven wonderful guys there. I mean, they were all just… Mikey, he did not have one enemy. If you see pictures of him, which I’m sure I’m going to post on there, I mean, he was the life of the party. He loved everybody.”
A Text Message That Changed Everything
Around the time Mikey should have landed, Christina texted her son, not expecting it to be his last. “I knew what time he should have landed, 9:12, I texted him. I said, Did you land yet? Didn’t hear anything. I said, Mikey, are you there? And I didn’t think anything of it,” she said. “When I called, they verified that he was in fact on this flight by giving his name.”
The Devastating News
That confirmation turned into hearing the most unimaginable news a parent could hear. “They told the family members there were no survivors,” Christina said. Mikey is survived by a wife and an 11-year-old son. Christina says his legacy will not fade, and if she’s listening, she wants him to know he was loved. “We love him and miss him and are so proud of him,” she said.
A Legacy of Love and Joy
Christina Stovall and her husband will travel to Virginia to be with other family members as they remember Mikey. As she mourns the loss of her son, she wants his memory to live on. “If you see pictures of him, which I’m sure I’m going to post on there, I mean, he was the life of the party. He loved everybody.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who was Mikey Stovall?
A: Mikey Stovall was a young man from Florida who was on American Eagle Flight 53-42 when it collided with another aircraft in Washington D.C.
Q: What was Mikey’s personality like?
A: According to his mother, Christina Stovall, Mikey was a joyful and outgoing person who loved life and loved people.
Q: How did Christina Stovall find out about her son’s death?
A: Christina texted her son to ask if he had landed, and when he didn’t respond, she called the airline to verify his status, only to receive devastating news.
Q: What is Mikey’s legacy?
A: Christina Stovall wants his memory to live on and is proud of the person he was. She wants him to know he was loved and will be missed.
