A family friend recalls cherished memories.
U.S. Figure Skating has confirmed that several members of their community were among those on board the flight, prompting an outpouring of tributes. A memorial at the Ashburn Ice House continues to grow, symbolizing the profound loss felt by many.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to all affected,” the Ashburn Ice House’s management shared in a statement. “The figure skating community is a close-knit, worldwide family, and our hearts are broken.”
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The Nittany Valley Figure Skating Club shared their sorrow in a social media post, saying: “Many of us have lost personal friends. We will hold a moment of silence at our next Club Ice in honor of those we’ve lost.”
Cassandra Atkins, a family friend and designer from Australia, crafted custom skating outfits for the sisters through her brand, Frozen Couture. Though she never had the chance to meet the family in person, she regularly stayed in touch with Donna, exchanging photos and videos of Everly and Alydia.
Their mother, Donna, worked at Comcast, while their father, Peter, was a real estate agent. Both were known for their unwavering dedication, juggling the demands of raising two competitive skaters while spending countless nights in hotels, traveling between New Jersey, Michigan, and Virginia in recent months.
“Donna was the perfect mom,” Atkins told WFLA. “The girls were her world. They loved bright, standout outfits and always brought so much joy to the ice.”
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She also shared that the sisters were constantly on the move, even off the rink.
“If they weren’t skating, they were roller skating—or they’d put wheels on their boots. They always found a way to move.”
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