Nearly two years after one family received tragic news, the couple is celebrating the birth of their fourth child, Violet May Maslin.
Anthony Maslin and Marite Norris were devastated when they found out their three children had died aboard Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 on July 17, 2014.
Mo, 13, Evie, 11, and Otis, 9 died alongside their 68-year-old grandfather, Mariet's father, on the plane headed from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.
The Dutch Safety Board later confirmed that the plane crashed after being hit by a Russian-made Buk missile over eastern Ukraine.
Violet was born Tuesday.
“We believe that Mo, whose 14th birthday was Saturday, Evie, 12 next week, Otis, 10 next month, and Granddad Nick have sent us an amazing gift," the couple said. "Violet’s birth is a testament to our belief that love is stronger than hate.”
“We still live with pain, but Violet, and the knowledge that all four kids are with us always, brings light to our darkness," they said. “We will continue to love all four of our children equally. Violet brings some hope and joy for us. We hope she brings hope and joy for you too.”
