Massachusetts native and Harvard Law graduate confirmed as victims in D.C. plane crash
WASHINGTON - A Massachusetts native and a graduate of Harvard Law School have both been confirmed as victims in the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Set to become law professor
Kiah Duggins, who grew up in Kansas, was a civil rights attorney who graduated from Harvard Law School in 2021.
"As a student and lawyer, Kiah was known for her boundless enthusiasm for advancing justice for the most vulnerable, and for building community," said Interim Harvard Law School Dean John Goldberg in a statement.
While at Harvard, Duggins was president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau and a member of the Harvard Black Law Students Association. She was set to become a professor at the Howard University School of Law in the fall.
"Kiah led us all with her grace, her brilliance and her wonderful laugh. She always treated others with deep kindness and respect, but she was not afraid to make tough decisions or to tackle difficult problems," said Harvard Legal Aid Bureau Acting Faculty Director Eloise Lawrence in a statement.
Known for love of animals and the outdoors
Chris Collins grew up in North Dighton and used to teach in North Attleboro. His family said he was known for his love of animals and the outdoors, especially Cape Cod. He later worked in finance and lived in New York City with his wife Jen.
"Chris' kindness and compassion extended to everyone, whether you were a family member, friend, or one of the many strangers he connected with during his outdoor adventures. He will be in our hearts forever," said the Collins family in a statement.
Members of figure skating community
Six members of the Skating Club of Boston community were also on the flight. Skaters Spencer Lane, 16, and Jinna Han, 13; their mothers Christine Lane and Jin Han and coaches Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova were all killed in the crash. They were on their way home from a skating development camp in Wichita, Kansas. A private memorial service was held at the skating club on Friday night.
