The ashes of Lisa, a puppy who perished in a plane crash alongside animal rescue pilot Seuk Kim, were returned to Kim's family in Virginia on Sunday. Kim, a 49-year-old volunteer pilot for Pilots n Paws, lost his life during a mission from Maryland to Albany, New York. His plane went down in the Catskill Mountains for unknown reasons; two other dogs survived. Leah Kim, Seuk Kim's 16-year-old daughter, emphasized their commitment to fulfilling her father's rescue mission, stating, "We feel a responsibility to continue what he started" and make sure Lisa has a forever home.
"We all sat down and talked about what we'd like to do with his remains. And then we were given the option to have Lisa's remains brought to us, we decided that we would all feel much better if she was with us," his daughter said. Chris Moon, a fellow Pilots n Paws pilot, flew Lisa's remains back to the family. Leah noted that they intend to bury Lisa's ashes in their backyard next to the ashes of the family's deceased poodle. A funeral has been scheduled for Thursday to commemorate Seuk Kim's life and dedication to animal rescue.
Originally from South Korea, Seuk Kim had always aspired to be a pilot and began flying for animal rescue operations after earning his pilot's license four years ago. He was known for his compassionate spirit, making frequent trips to assist animals in need. Penny Edwards from Forever Changed Animal Rescue described Kim as an "incredible person" who greatly influenced community relief efforts. Edwards remarked, "It wasn't just about rescuing animals. He was just so involved with the community." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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