On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 exploded shortly after taking off from Kennedy Airport, resulting in the tragic loss of 230 lives. The Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel became the focal point of grief for families of the victims, earning the nickname Heartbreak Hotel. Years later, families remember their losses, including Joe Lychner, who lost his wife and two daughters but found strength to help others, and Heidi Snow Cinader, who lost her fiancée and devoted herself to supporting those experiencing grief. A documentary captures their stories and the hotel's haunting memory.
On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 exploded just minutes after takeoff from Kennedy Airport, resulting in the loss of 230 lives over the Atlantic Ocean.
The Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel became known as the Heartbreak Hotel, serving as a gathering place for families awaiting news of their loved ones.
Joe Lychner, who lost his wife and two daughters in the flight, shares his journey from grief to advocacy for others facing similar losses.
Heidi Snow Cinader, who lost her fiancée on Flight 800, transformed her sorrow into a mission to help others cope with grief.
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