Former American Airlines Flight Attendant Who Founded Charity Organization Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Mar. 15, 2025

Eileen Clifford.Photo:National Gun Violence Memorial

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Clifford was found inside the home after an individual called 911 about a man lying with a gunshot wound outside the residence, according to police.

In a description of her on herGun Violence Memorialtribute page, Eileen is remembered for her “vivacious” and “generous" personality.

Eileen, a former flight attendant with American Airlines, founded the Long Island chapter of the Kiwi Club, a social charity organization for current and former flight attendants for the company.

Eileen Clifford.National Gun Violence Memorial

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On the Kiwi Club website, Eileen wrote that her volunteer work, along with “an engaging life with my dear, wonderful husband Bill, keeps me fulfilled, busy and alive!”

Her longtime friend Shelly Wool toldDaily Voicethat the victim was “the kindest person you could ever meet.” Wool added, “The fact that I will never see her again in this lifetime just guts me to my core.”

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source: people.com