BRACKNELL, England, Dec. 21, 2025 – Kenyon International Emergency Services (“Kenyon”), the global leader in crisis management and response since 1906, today attended the Community Celebration of Gratitude & Remembrance at Lockerbie Memorial Church to commemorate and acknowledge the role played by emergency services, voluntary organisations, military services and the people of Lockerbie in responding to the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing on December 21st, 1988.
On the anniversary of the bombing that killed 270 people in Lockerbie, Scotland, Kenyon reflects on the enduring legacy of Lockerbie for the families whose lives were changed forever and for the disaster management profession that continues to learn from that night. Kenyon provided Disaster Recovery, Disaster Human Services and Repatriation Services, assisting with the recovery, care and repatriation of the deceased following the incident. Lockerbie became a defining moment in Kenyon’s history, reinforcing the need for structured, repeatable mass-fatality procedures delivered with precision and humanity, principles that have guided the company’s work throughout its nearly 120 years of service.
“Standing with the Lockerbie community today, we remember the 270 victims, pay tribute to those who responded, and reaffirm our responsibility to the families and communities we serve,” said Kevin Curreri, Managing Director of Kenyon International Emergency Services. “Pan Am 103 continues to shape how we prepare, how we respond and how we support those affected by crisis.”
Victoria Cummock, founder of the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Legacy Foundation and wife of victim John Cummock, spoke at the service about the remarkable compassion and care shown to victims’ relatives in Lockerbie. This experience inspired her lifelong commitment to advocacy, safety and remembrance, reflecting the determination of many families affected.
“To this day, the people of Lockerbie and the families of Pan Am 103 stand together in remembrance and in a shared commitment to learning from tragedy,” said Victoria Cummock, founder of the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Legacy Foundation (PA103LL). “By preserving the stories of the 270 victims and by insisting on accountability, better safety and meaningful family support, we honour our loved ones and help protect future generations of travellers.”
Lockerbie reshaped disaster and crisis management response and continues to influence how Kenyon operates today. The response demonstrated that large-scale aviation disasters with indications of terrorism must be managed from the outset as both crime scenes and humanitarian operations, integrating search, recovery and care of the deceased with meticulous evidence preservation and close cooperation with police and forensic authorities. For organisations, this reality quietly underlines the importance of selecting partners with a proven track record in large-scale events, whose resilience and practical experience can help reduce risk for the company, its people, and the families affected.
Today, as Kenyon approaches its 120th year of service, its work for airlines, governments and corporations spans the full arc of an emergency, from managing mass-fatality incidents, leading search and recovery operations, and caring for and repatriating the deceased, to respectfully handling personal effects, supporting families and communities, coordinating communications, and underpinning it all with robust planning, training and logistics. This depth of experience is why organisations around the world rely on Kenyon as a trusted partner.
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About Kenyon International Emergency Services
Kenyon International Emergency Services, founded in 1906, is the world’s oldest and most experienced emergency preparedness and response organisation, with direct involvement in hundreds of incidents worldwide. At the forefront of crisis management and disaster response, Kenyon provides unrivalled, full-service capabilities to manage complex crises across the globe. Serving as an essential safety net, Kenyon supports organisations and individuals through their most challenging moments, delivering comprehensive and compassionate care at every stage. Today, Kenyon provides critical incident support services to 400+ customers worldwide. To learn more, visit kenyoninternational.com and follow Kenyon International Emergency Services on LinkedIn.
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