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One man carried a framed picture inside a white plastic bag of his relative, as smoke rose from the morgue's nearby crematorium in the Hubei Province riverside community of Jianli. Authorities identified bodies from DNA samples donated by relatives, who had the option of a last look at bodies before cremation.
Under Chinese tradition, families will have the bodies cremated at a local morgue and then bring the ashes to their home communities for burial.
The death toll in the June 1 disaster near Jianli stood Monday at 434 following a thorough search of the now-upright ship over the weekend. Eight people are still missing, and authorities said they would search downriver more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) as far as Shanghai.
Fourteen people survived the late-evening capsizing during a severe storm, most of them by swimming or drifting. Three were pulled out be divers from the overturned hull the day after disaster, when rescuers heard yells from within.
Chinese authorities have attributed the accident to sudden, turbulent winds. They also have placed the surviving captain and chief engineer in police custody, though they have released no details of any pending investigation into their conduct.
Some passengers' relatives say they believe authorities have not focused enough on the possibility of human error, including misjudgment about carrying on with the cruise during the storm rather than anchoring.
The overturning of the multi-decked, 77-meter (251-foot) Eastern Star is China's worst boat disaster since the sinking of the SS Kiangya off Shanghai in 1948 during a civil war, which is believed to have killed anywhere from 2,750 to nearly 4,000 people.
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PAUL TRAYNOR, Associated Press
AP writer Christopher Bodeen in Jianli contributed.
Copyright © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
39 Entries
Deanna Apodaca
August 16, 2022
My deepest sympathy for the families of the found and pray for those of the Lost.
MIAMI USA
June 12, 2015
Dear Family Members: Thinking of you and praying you find comfort in pleasant memories of your loved ones and the loving bond you have for each other. Please allow the peace of God that surpasses all understanding to comfort you and lighten your grief during the difficult time ahead. My heartfelt condolences for your loss!
michelle plakas-kaiser
June 11, 2015
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Eric
June 9, 2015
God never takes away our lives, but desires all to live 2 Peter 3:9. I'm praying for the families because they've lost a son, daughter, mother, father, wife, or husband, and that is hard to deal with. I pray that they are in God's memory Luke 20:38.
M Scott
June 9, 2015
May God grant the Victims family and love ones of this terrible tragic comfort during this time of sorrow.
June 9, 2015
Its difficult and heartbreaking to know about the difficult moments these families are going through. I hope for the remaining ones to be found. Be assured that their memories are not forgotten by Our Heavenly Father, and to them be granted the strength needed, for he gives inner peace to those who sincerely turn to him for comfort and support in time of need. Hebrews 13:5.
Cynthia R
June 8, 2015
My deepest condolences to the families of the China Cruise Ship Victims. May the God of all comfort be with all of you at this most difficult time.
Stephanie
June 8, 2015
My condolences to all of the victims family and friends. God bless you all.
Marilynn
June 8, 2015
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your family and friends. Words cannot began to express the sadness you are feeling right now, but I am praying that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this moment of your life. Throw your burdens on God because he cares for you.-1 Peter 5:6,7.
June 8, 2015
Please have my condolences. God never cause what is wicked. "It is unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, for the Almighty to do wrong!" says Job 34:10. God has a loving purposes. That is why Jesus taught us to pray: Our Father in the heavens, let.....your Kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also on earth." (Matthew 6:9,10)
Bill & Shirley Stewart
June 8, 2015
Our sincere heartfelt sympathy and prayers are for the families and souls of their deceased loved ones. Our U.S.family care deeply about your loss.
Lety Ramirez
June 7, 2015
My prayers and my deepest sympathies to all the victims and their families. God bless them all.
R R
June 7, 2015
The Bible gives a real hope of being reunited with your dead love ones.
T C
June 7, 2015
My deepest sympathies for the families of the crash victims in the China Cruise ship. May the God of comfort help and strengthen you during this difficult time.
Don
June 7, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. May Jehovah comfort you during this time of sadness.
Lena Williams
June 7, 2015
Rest in peace.
June 6, 2015
So sorry for your losses.
TRIAD / MC
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
June 6, 2015
Farewell
June 6, 2015
It's painful to just think about such an accident as this one. Our hearts are deeply saddened by your sudden loss of cherished loved ones. Such a tragic loss can bring much grief. Be assured that you can always throw all your anxiety on Him, your Father, your Creator, and your Friend, because He cares for you. With deepest sympathy!
Jane Dowling
June 6, 2015
God bless you ~
June 6, 2015
May it comfort you to know that God and others care. Very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Podesva
June 6, 2015
Iam sorry for their loss the China cruise ship victims
June 6, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies and may time and prayer be healers
June 6, 2015
May your family find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
June 6, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
Comforting
PENNSYLVANIA, USA
June 6, 2015
Our hearts goes out to family and friends in this most sorrowful time. May our Heavenly Father who sees your tears flow and pain of heart comfort you all during this most difficult time. Psalm 147:3
Joan Walton
June 6, 2015
MERCY LORD !!!!!!!!!!!
Karen Swinney
June 6, 2015
My thoughts & prayers with
all that has been affected.
Adrian Barnette
June 6, 2015
We'll miss you !
The Wright's
June 5, 2015
We are so very sorry for your losses. You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
June 5, 2015
Prayers for all involved.
June 5, 2015
For the families of the deceased, I hope you can find a little comfort in knowing that others are praying for strength to help you get through this terrible loss.
Scott Chamberland
June 5, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
June 5, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Grief can be so hard but the love and support of family and friends help cope. Draw close to GOD and he will draw close to you. Jams 4:8
June 5, 2015
May the peace God gives ease the sorrow of your hearts.
June 5, 2015
Rest in peace - praying for all the families of the victims.
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