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FROM MY PERSPECTIVE
by Bob Smithouser
By now, you are certainly aware that Aaliyah, the 22-year-old R&B singer, died in a terrible plane crash earlier this week. She was returning from a video shoot in the Bahamas when she perished along with eight other people. It's a terrible tragedy.
But you know what else I find tragic? All tolled, nine human beings lost their lives in this accident. Can you name more than one? Probably not. That's because the media and legions of grieving music fans have -- maybe without even realizing it -- valued one life above the rest.
Sure, Aaliyah was a well-known celebrity. She impacted countless people through her music. But when you stop to think about it, everyone on that Cessna 402 was equally precious in the eyes of God. He doesn't play favorites. In His economy, every loss of life, every mourning family stirs His heart the same way.
Listen, this story isn't going to go away. You'll hear about investigations into the cause of the crash. Magazines will run tributes to Aaliyah. There will be specials on MTV. Just keep in mind that, as the entertainment industry falls all over itself to honor one of its own, there were eight more. And their names are Scott Gallin, L. Marael, Eric Foreman, Gina Smith, Douglas Kratz, Keith Wallace and Christopher Maldonado. One other passenger, who remained in critical condition as recently as Thursday, is Anthony Dodd. Keep their families in your prayers.


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