Search Ends: Maine Maritime Academy Family Tight Knit Group as Moms of Those Lost at Sea Comfort Each Other [Videos]

The search for survivors of missing cargo ship, El Faro, was called off yesterday, although the investigation into the tragedy will continue. Those aboard are presumed lost at sea and, in all, 33 souls were aboard the ship that sank during Hurricane Joaquin near the Bahamas.

4 of the crew were Mainers: Captain Michael Davidson, Michael Holland, Danielle Randolph and Dylan Meklin. My daughter Michelle's boyfriend, Patrick, who graduated from M.M.A., knew some of them and is dealing with the tragedy as best he can as he sails halfway around the world on a merchant ship.

Below are two videos showing incredible support...among moms and among students.

↓ Moms of missing Maine sailors comfort one another

↓ Maine Maritime Academy students hold vigil