phil weeks, ojly from new zealand, was on his way to a dream job.ot on the flight, his wife said he handed her his wedding ring and watch just in case he anything happened to him, he wanted those items to be passed on to his sons. she's still holding out hope. another two passengers originally from canada but were living in beijing and were on their way to vacation in vietnam. they have two young boys who were left with their grandparents as they went to enjoy a vacation. earlier our affiliate caught up with his boss who called him a great colleague and a great friend. also we're learning of another woman who was a malaysian national who was living in the united states. she was described as a funny woman. very smart as well. originally from malaysia. she was working at a chemical processing plant that helped make rubber supplies. her friends and family also holding out hope she will return safely. back here in the united states is phil wood. a resident o of oklahoma city. he was an ibm executive and had a travel bug. he learned to travel the world.