This weekend, Nova Scotians remember the 229 souls that were lost when Swissair Flight 111 tragically went down near the entrance of St. Margaret’s Bay. We also pause to honour the service and sacrifices of over 2,800 individuals who participated in search, rescue, and recovery efforts. They include members of Operation Persistence, staff at the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Halifax, and local fishermen. For all involved, the days following the accident were filled with anticipation and devastation. Family members and residents anxiously waited for news of survivors. When it became...