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Ebersol Family Releases Statement

By Jeralyn, Section Off Topic
Posted on Tue Nov 30, 2004 at 04:39:45 PM EST
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Update: NBC execs who visited Dick Ebersol in the hospital comment on his condition - and on Charlie's heroic rescue of his dad.

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The plane crash in Colorado Sunday that took the lives of three people, spared two and left one in critical condition in the burn unit of a Denver hospital, is just so incredibly sad. The Ebersol family has released this statement.

In the wake of this tragedy, we are touched by the overwhelming outpouring of love from people all over the world. We will miss Teddy, our sweet boy, forever. He was a deeply cherished brother to his sister, Sunshine, and his brothers Harmony, Charlie, and Willie.

Teddy was a warm, loving, energetic young man. He had developed a wonderfully quirky sense of humor way beyond his years that kept the whole family laughing.

His wonderful spirit lives on in our family, and in all who knew and loved him. Of course, everyone who knew Teddy was aware of his passion for the Boston Red Sox, and a highlight of his short life was the Red Sox winning their first championship in 86 years. Like his team, Teddy never lost hope.

While our grief is unfathomable, we are so proud of our Charlie, who pulled his father from the flames. That anyone was able to survive this horrible accident is a miracle, and all of us will forever be inspired by Charlie's courage and bravery.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of Luis Espaillat and Warren Richardson, who perished along with our son, and to the third crewmember, who remains critically injured. Again, we are so grateful for your prayers and support.

A memorial service will be held for young Teddy Ebersol on December 18 at St. Anthony's of Padua in Litchfield. Litchfield, CT. If you'd like to send condolences, email them to ebersolfamily@nbcuni.com.

According to an unconfirmed report, Dick Ebersol broke his sternum and some ribs and has fluid in his lungs. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Here are some articles describing the high esteem in which the family is held in Connecticut and in Telluride, and one profiling flight attendant Warren Richardson, who was hoping to find success as a stand-up comic.

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