The family of Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman, who unfortunately died in an undersea disaster in the North Atlantic, have broken their silence.
The Dawood family in a statement on Friday conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to everyone engaged in the rescue attempts, admitting that their unwavering dedication gave them strength during this unfathomable tragedy.
In the statement, Hussain and Kulsum Dawood, the parents of Shahzada Dawood, expressed their profound gratitude for the affection and support they have received.
“It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of Shahzada and Suleman Dawood. Our beloved sons were aboard OceanGate’s Titan submersible that perished underwater.
“Please continue to keep the departed souls and our family in your prayers during this difficult period of mourning.
“We are truly grateful to all those involved in the rescue operations. Their untiring efforts were a source of strength for us during this time. We are also indebted to our friends, family, colleagues, and well-wishers from all over the world who have stood by us during our hour of need.
“The immense love and support we receive continues to help us to endure this unimaginable loss.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the other passengers on the Titan submersible.
“At this time, we are unable to receive calls and request that support, condolences, and prayers be messaged instead. Details of their final rites in this world will be announced soon,” the statement added.
