It is sad, and you do feel for the children and their families. Obviously there is nothing you can do, and you can't live your life in a bubble, but as a parent, knowing my liitle girl or boy lost part of their arm I'd be devestated.
You never think that way until your a parent, and you always try do do what's best for your kids while giving them quality life expieriences. It would just hurt me inside to know I took my kids to the ocean on vacation to enjoy our time together and something so rare and crazy happened.
Our family loves the ocean and these types of rare accidents would never keep us off the water and I hope it never deters other families as well. Much more good than bad living a "Salt Life", but as a parent it really does hit home.
If I was one of those childrens fathers, many nights would pass before I would want to leave their sides. Even though there is nothing I can do other than provide comfort, love, and support, I would not want to leave them even for a minute. It would be a very scary event for anyone, especially a child.
Tony
