I hadn't been close with Andrew and Ash, and I hadn't known Paris that well, but their deaths hurt nonetheless. Each of them had died saving someone else, and most people would never know their names or what they'd sacrificed. But we would. Their loss would leave a mark on all of us for a long time coming, if not for eternity.
The narrator reflects on the unexpected emotional impact of the deaths of Andrew, Ash, and Paris, acknowledging that while they weren't very close to them, the loss still resonates deeply. The tragic circumstances of their deaths, which came as they tried to save others, highlight the heroic nature of their sacrifices that often go unnoticed by the wider world.
This moment serves as a poignant reminder of how such losses can...
