A small plane crashed recently in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Luckily, no one died this time. But for Megan Bishop, this crash brought back a lot of painful memories. Four years ago, she lost her 4-year-old son, Taylor, when a small plane crashed into their car.
What Happened Four Years Ago
In 2021, Megan and Taylor were driving near their home in Pembroke Pines when a plane came down and hit their SUV. The crash caused a big fire. Sadly, Taylor and two people on the plane died in that accident. Megan was hurt but survived. Since then, she moved away from the area to try and heal.
“It Feels Like It’s Happening Too Much”
Megan says that these plane crashes are happening too often near North Perry Airport. She told reporters, “The crash feels like yesterday, but it also feels like five lifetimes since I last saw my baby.” She said it’s sad and scary that crashes are becoming “a norm” in the neighborhood.
Community Worried and Speaking Up
The people living in Pembroke Pines are scared too. They don’t feel safe with planes flying so close to homes. The mayor, Angelo Castillo, wants a full investigation to figure out why these crashes keep happening and how to stop them.
Many neighbors have shared how worried they are about their families and homes. They want better safety rules to prevent any future accidents.
Remembering Taylor with Kindness
Even though Megan’s heart is broken, she is trying to make something good come from her loss. She started a group called “Taylor’s Teddy Bears.” This group gives teddy bears to first responders, like firefighters and police officers. When they help children who are scared or hurt, they can give them a teddy bear to comfort them.
Megan hopes this will help other kids feel a little better during tough times, just like she wishes Taylor could have been comforted.
Hope for the Future
Right now, investigations are still going on about the latest crash. The community and Megan hope that by paying attention and working together, they can make the area safer for everyone.
For Megan, healing is hard and slow, but her love for Taylor inspires her to help others. She wants to make sure no other family has to go through what she did.
In short, this recent crash reminded everyone of the dangers near North Perry Airport. But it also showed the strength of a mother who turns her pain into hope for others.
