The Golden Bachelorette: Wichita Native Chock Chapple & Fiance Joan Vassos Share Deep Responses To Washington D.C. Flight Crash
The Golden Bachelorettestars Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have direct ties to Kansas, and are offering their condolences after the tragic plane crash outside of Washington, D.C. Joan and Chock, who originally met during the filming of The Golden Bachelorette season 1, have been working through their issues as they’ve moved through their live post-show. Throughout their time together, Joan and Chock have dealt with some serious relationship backlash, but have been doing their best to keep their happiness at the forefront. With tragedy striking close to home, both Joan and Chock have shared some deeply pained condolences.
After learning about the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C. that’s still under investigation, Joan and Chock spoke up about the events. As Chock was originally from Wichita, Kansas, where the plane took off before its tragic final moments, he was impacted by the tragedy. Sharing on his Instagram story, Chockshared, “My heart goes out to everyone impacted…I’m praying for our city.” Joan echoed her fiancé’s sentiments, explaining, “we are absolutely heartbroken over the news of this plane crash,” after letting everyone know she and Chock were safe. The couple had been traveling west earlier in the day.
Joan Vassos/Instagram & Chock Chapple/Instagram
What Chock & Joans Flight Crash Response Means
They’re Thankful For The Support & Praying For The Victims’ Familie
Joan and Chock had shared that they were traveling earlier in the week, which must have sparked some reaction from Bachelor Nation when they heard about the plane crash. Joan shared that people had been reaching out about her and Chock’s safety throughout the day since the news broke, and both wanted to let Bachelor Nation know that they were okay. While Joan was focused on safety concerns for the couple, Chock was shaken up about the plane coming from an airport he likely flies through frequently. As the couple have been long-distance, Joan and Chock have been traveling consistently.
Joan and Chock’s sentiments about their safety were informative, but their kind words and sympathy going out to the families of those involved in the crash were what they genuinely wanted to convey. While Joan and Chock have been clear that they weren’t looking for sympathy of their own, the pair were open about the fact that they were thinking of those who were affected by the tragedy. As two people who have been struck by tragedy in the past, Joan and Chock’s sympathy for the victims’ families felt genuine. Their responses felt like the couple were actually feeling heartbroken.
Our Take On Chock & Joan's Flight Crash Posts
The Couple Are Sharing Their Feelings
Though Joan and Chock’s thoughts surrounding the crash likely weren’t the most necessary for the couple to share, the fact that they’re thinking about the families of the victims and hoping to send some positivity toward them is kind. Typically, Bachelor Nation figures don’t comment on things going on in the world, so hearing Joan and Chock comfortably talking about their feelings on a tragedy online was refreshing. With the crash having hit Chock close to home, The Golden Bachelorette couple is sharing something meaningful to them.
