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We Will Never Forget

We are — because they were

The “75” holds profound significance at Marshall University, honoring the memory of the 75 people lost in the Southern Airways Flight 932 crash on November 14, 1970.

This devastating event claimed the lives of Marshall University football players, coaches, staff, and supporters as their chartered plane crashed near Tri-State Airport in West Virginia.

Each year, the university commemorates the lives lost in this tragedy with a ceremony at the Memorial Fountain, a 13-foot sculpture designed to symbolize renewal and growth.

During the ceremony, the fountain’s water is turned off to honor those lost, symbolizing a moment of reflection and unity.

This tradition underscores Marshall University’s commitment to ensuring that their story is never forgotten.

Remembering the 75
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