Author Karen Wielinski
Karen and her late husband Doug whom was killed in Flight 3407,
Karen speaking about what her husband loved to do.
RIP Doug and to all those who lost their lives that day.
One On The Ground
The Story of One Family Before, During and After Continental Flight 3407 Crashed Into Their Home written by Karen Wielinski
Review written by HeidiLynn's BookReviews
First, I want to thank Karen Wielinski for providing me with
this book so I can bring you this review.
This review is written in the memory of Doug Wielinski and
all the lives lost in Continental Flight 3407. My thoughts and prayers go out
to Doug’s wife Karen, his daughters, and the families that lost loved ones in
Continental Flight 3407 in Clarence, NY.
One on The Ground the Story of One Family Before, During and
After Continental Flight 3407 Crashed Into Their Homes by Karen Wielinski
automatically caught my attention! Not just because it was a fascinating cover
that caught my attention. Because this was a huge tragedy and news event that
happened right in Clarence, NY not too far from where I lived in Williamsville,
NY at the time! That day that I saw this book I was attending the Indie Author
Book Signing Event at the Downtown Buffalo and Erie County Library. It was here
where I got to meet the Karen Wielinski the author of the book and heard her
side of the story! I was in shock and kept saying over and over I need to give
you a hug for all that you went through. Sure, enough I got that hug! It was
right there and then I knew I must read and review her book.
Through everything Karen has been through over all she is a
very strong woman. She has poured her heart and soul into this book and it
shows. It is incredibly detailed by the dates and what happened during that
time frame. This is not just her story about what happened, the amazing man her
husband was, but Karen’s daughters’ reactions when they found the news to the accident
and their father.
This book is broken down into five parts and in each part
are broken down into specific chronological dates. Part 1 is from February
2009-2010: a journal of what they encountered
each month, followed by pertinent stories past and present. Part 2 The 3407 Families:
Her acceptance of her new family. Part 3 6038 Long Street: Karen’s involvement
in the completion of the memorial and the connection with Long Street
Residents. Part 4 The Trial: Events leading up to the trial and emotions swirling
around legal processes. Part 5 Aftermath: Our life today.
In this book you will find beautiful pictures of the Wielinski
Family, pictures of Karen and Doug on their wedding day and later on at Christmas,
etc.
I am proud to be a Western New Yorker and to read how this town came
together to help Karen and all the families of flight 3407!
Karen feels very blessed to have her daughters in her life
and without them she would be lost. She thanks their husbands for putting up
with all the Wielnski woman at once all the time.
She thanks the Clarence Central School District for Immediately
stepping up following the crash. They were swamped with phone calls yet still provided
them with continued support. They always maintained the upmost privacy during
this time.
My ultimate favorite picture of Karen can be found on her
author page. The caption reads “the bond of love unites us, and we celebrate
life around us by Doug’s Spirit.”
Karen Wilenski is a freelance writer who lives in East
Aurora, NY since 2010. Along with the
love of her daughters and grandchildren, she continues to be involved with her
writing groups as they are her inspiration.
It is with Karen’s hopes that you get to see the happiness
and love that she has shared with her family and Doug through the pages of this
book. She wants to demonstrate the courage and the strength of the families of
flight 3704. These people who were once ordinary have now become extraordinary
through this tragedy.
This review is in Memory of Doug Wielinski.
May he RIP.
Doug had always had a love for history and sharing what he knew with others. After the crash Karen's daughter commented on how fitting that now he is a part of history.
This is where the Douglas C Wielinski Fund was established in 2009 to provide assistance to students with genuine love for history. It is Karen's hope that some of the profits of this book will go to the fund as well.
If you like to assist Karen in honoring her late husband by making a donation you may do so by contacting her at
Douglas C Wielinski Memorial Scholarship Fund
PO Box 241
East Aurora, NY
14052
