A wedding that never took place turned into a mass funeral: The last message groom David McCarty sent to his fiancée in his final moments on the plane before he passed away, just five words, but heartbreaking…

What was meant to be the beginning of a lifetime together ended in unimaginable loss.

Investigators have confirmed the contents of the final message sent by a groom-to-be in the moments before a fatal plane incident—just five words, sent to his fiancée as the aircraft encountered trouble. Those words, family members say, have now become the most painful reminder of a wedding that never took place.

The Final Message

According to officials who reviewed the recovered phone data, the message was sent seconds before communication was lost. It did not describe fear or panic. Instead, it was a message of love.

Family representatives declined to quote it verbatim, but described it as a simple promise and farewell, written in the way only someone certain of love would write.

“It wasn’t about the crash,” a source said. “It was about her.”

From Wedding Plans to a Mass Funeral

The couple had been finalizing details for their upcoming wedding—guest lists, vows, and a honeymoon—when the tragedy occurred. Within days, those plans were replaced by a joint memorial service, attended by families from multiple victims.

“They were planning a future,” a family friend said. “Now we’re burying dreams.”

Why the Message Matters

Investigators say the timestamp and brevity of the message confirm it was written under extreme time pressure, yet with clarity of mind—suggesting the groom understood the seriousness of the situation but chose to spend his final moments reaching out in love rather than fear.

Fiancée’s Reaction

The bride-to-be was shown the recovered message in private, with grief counselors present. She has not spoken publicly, but through a family statement said:

“Those five words are my forever.”

What Comes Next

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the aviation incident, while families prepare for legal and emotional battles ahead. For loved ones, however, the investigation feels secondary.

“No report will bring him back,” a relative said. “But his last words will stay with us forever.”