By Nico Espinola Posted October 20, 2015
In a release from the White House from October 7, the President commented on the recent El Faro ship. The ship was lost at sea on October 1 during Hurricane Joaquin. On October 2 the Coast Guard began a search for the ship and survivors.
President Obama commented on the sailors.
“The captain and crew of the El Faro were Americans and Poles, men and women, experienced mariners and young seamen. They were beloved sons and daughters and loving husbands and fathers,” said President Obama. “This tragedy also reminds us that most of the goods and products we rely on every day still move by sea. As Americans, our economic prosperity and quality of life depend upon men and women who serve aboard ships like the El Faro.”
The President thanked those involved in the search.
“The release continued, “I thank everyone across our government and in the private sector who worked so tirelessly, on the sea and in the air, day after day, in the massive search for survivors. The investigation now underway will have the full support of the U.S. government, because the grieving families of the El Faro deserve answers and because we have to do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our people, including those who work at sea.’” said Obama.
