Famous Graves - Marshall University Monument and Plane Crash Site

[@Whittdocs]

Correction: the crash occurred in November 14th, not 4th

[@marcieconant5559]

So many lives cut short in their prime. Who can say what these people might have gone on to become...how would their achievements have impacted the world if they had lived. What a waste of life.

[@janconn1078]

My mom was a Marshall alum. My family lived in Huntington and some members still do. Through my family members I got to know many of the families involved in this tragedy. As a teen and a young mom, I spent many summers there and I remember my mom calling me crying to let me know all the friends that were lost. I remember thinking about the area where the crash happened and how everytime I flew into that airport I would pray we wouldn't fall off the mountain top. Scariest airport ever. Thank you for this beautiful tribute to this team. Keep on bringing us these videos. You never know who you are going to touch! Always We are Marshall!

[@Whittdocs]

That was a very touching comment. Thank you so much for that. I appreciate your support and you watching. Thanks again

[@loribuchanan4126]

So glad you did this! You are doing so good with your channel, Thank you for helping us pay respects✌️

[@Whittdocs]

I really appreciate you watching. And I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much.

[@shelleyUSATX]

Goodness, I remember this happening. I was very young but it was so sad. Still breaks my heart. God bless you for taking me here. I'd have never known had it not been for you. You speak with such respect for all of the people you visit. Thank you.

[@Whittdocs]

That means the world to me. Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoy and appreciate your kind comments. :)

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Very moving memorial and tribute by you. I remember being moved by the movie, too. Another memorial I've not seen before. Thanks, Whitt, for showing us places we wouldn't see otherwise!

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you also Steve.

[@newmanoutdoors1564]

Great Share brother . Thank you so much .I really enjoyed this .A young man who grew up with my Oldest son played linebacker with Marshall about 12 years ago .

[@Whittdocs]

That’s awesome. Thanks for watching, Ed.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Beautiful video, such a tragic story. I always wanted to visit both locations. Great job

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for the kind words man. Your encouragement means more than you know.

[@michelesowards7764]

Scott, I’m a big fan and can take you to both sites. Maybe near a home game in November. They never forget.

[@kdwaynec]

​@@michelesowards7764 Was the crash to the east or west of Old U.S. 52, where the Marshall Plane Crash Site marker is located? I'm seeing maps that show it to the west, but the NTSB report said it was on the east of 52.

[@michelesowards7764]

@@kdwaynec it’s eastbound.

[@jennayoung1171]

Growing up, I heard from my mother about her time at Marshall, particularly about her experience the year the plane crashed. Many years later, I made friends with a co-worker whose father was at Marshall at that time, too. We we're able to recount to each other our parents' stories that they'd told us. During my short time at Marshall, they would shut down the memorial fountain on the anniversary of the crash. "We Are Marshall" was moving for my mother and I because of our experiences at the school and her sharing those stories with me. Thank you for honoring their memories. This is why I visit cemeteries as well. It honors the lives of our ancestors and celebrates their significance.

[@Whittdocs]

Such a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for it.

[@TerinaBowden]

Enjoying your videos, thank you for your reverence and respect. I appreciate your smooth camera work and I'm along for the ride.

[@Whittdocs]

Well, I’m glad to have you with me! I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for being so nice.

[@missrita1826]

I will never forget that day. Thank you so much for visiting the plane crash sight too. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Whittdocs]

You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching.

[@scotabot7826]

Wonderfully and Respectfully done. I appreciate the video, and the time you put into making it!

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much for that comment. I really appreciate you watching.

[@andreadeamon6419]

After the movie came out I Google earthed the area. I was in tears when I seen how close they were to being home and happy

[@Whittdocs]

That really got to me as well. Just how close they were

[@larrydavis8160]

There is also a beautiful memorial at the Marshall stadium .

[@Whittdocs]

I don’t guess I realized that. Thanks for telling me. I need to check it out.

[@lilcity7406]

Kobe died

[@stephenogley9655]

watching from England and a very interesting tribute, never knew about this, exceptional and beautiful cemetery and crash memorial site, so sad and yet you seem so repectful to the ones that lost their lives

[@Whittdocs]

I always do my best to be respectful and bring honor to those I visit.

[@michellereid6857]

Wow that was a beautiful momument so touching. Loved the music playing in back ground. Horrible day it was when disaster happened. As family you never get over a tragic. Awesome vlog carnt wait for next one. Thumbs up xxxx

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate you watching and your kind words.

[@michellereid6857]

@@Whittdocs your welcome

[@michellereid6857]

@@Whittdocs looks like you enjoy what you do.

[@Whittdocs]

Michelle Reid yeah. I do. I love history and am able to experience it with these types of videos.

[@michellereid6857]

@@Whittdocs just wondering if u do vlogs everyday travelling to different countys.

[@susanolson6963]

So SAD! Thank You for this blog and all the other bogs that you film.I am a new subscriber to your channel. I love your informative blogs.

[@Whittdocs]

Welcome aboard!! Thank you so very much for watching.

[@dreamaredd2683]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I was just 12 at that time. So this was really heartbreaking.

[@Whittdocs]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@rhpollock71]

Thank you so very much for your compassion and dignity that you showed these young, talented men and their coaches. I appreciate that you did not make it some disrespectful morbid thing.

[@Whittdocs]

You’re very welcome. My channel is all about history and showing respect. I don’t do anything morbid or paranormal. That’s just not my style. I appreciate you watching. Thanks so much.

[@Chris73388]

You are in my hometown. Great video. Thank you for doing the video

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much. Huntington is close to where I’m from!

[@Chris73388]

That's cool 😊

[@rachelquarrell71]

What a lovely thing you did mate.Love your channel.Thanks for sharing it with us.I live in Australia

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching my channel. And greetings to Australia!

[@johnnychaos152]

I went to Marshall and still live in Huntington. I worked at the airport for awhile and I was really moved when fans from visiting teams would come by and ask for directions to the crash site. I actually live about 100 yards from Spring Hill Cemetery and just came in from being up there to watch the sunset. It'll be 50 years tomorrow and even though it happened 6 years before I was born, just being a Marshall alumnus and member of the Huntington community brings it all home. We have a high noon kickoff tomorrow here at home with Middle Tennessee. We're undefeated and #16 in the country and covid be damned because I will absolutely be over at the stadium tomorrow to cheer on MY Thundering Herd and the 75.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for watching and for that comment. We live close to each other.

[@jillhuddle7379]

I remember when it happen , it was such a sad day, beautiful memorial .. Thanks for the share

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@TheTiktak47]

I have seen the movie "We Are Marshall" so many times! If I'm not mistaken I think the scene where Matthew McConaughy spoke to the new team at the cemetery was filmed at the actual monument site. There is also a fountain honoring those lost on the Marshall University campus and every year on the day of the crash they turn the fountain off in remembrance. And many family members and friends attend that event and lay a rose on the name of their loved one that is etched around the fountain.

[@Whittdocs]

Sounds like a nice ceremony. I’ve never seen it. It’s been a long time since I watched the movie. I’d like to again soon. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TheTiktak47]

@@Whittdocs They should be having the ceremony in November and they usually video it so if you get a chance to watch it I highly recommend you do! It's a very moving ceremony!

[@janbond8460]

Never knew of this. It's nice of you to keep it in people's memories. Sad.

[@marieShealy]

Watching the movie as I’m watching this video. I cry every time I watch this movie. Such an inspirational movie, I’ve become a fan of Marshall thru the years.

[@doloresvargas6450]

Your summary of this tragedy is touching.Tony

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much. It was an honor to make this video.

[@jennifermarie1230]

Great video. Thanks for a lovely tribute. Such a tragedy. I’ve never heard of this until just today. Touches home bc my twin 16 year old boys and my 17 year old nephew play on our local high school football team together. Thx again 🙏🏼

[@lindagibson9528]

Thank you so much for this vedio. I've attended many Marshals Football games. I live in Barboursville WV which is next town from Huntington. I hope you went and visited the Fountain at Marshall University which is to honor those lives lost. Again. Thank you so much for doing this video. God Bless

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for that comment. I need to go visit the fountain. I appreciate you watching.

[@claireguest642]

fabulous video Tragic circumstances Respect to you for doing this x God bless all of them x

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for watching. Appreciate your support.

[@DanielFrost21]

Great video, well done.....5:57--I believe the airport is located in the direction to where your back is pointed, not to the front of you.

[@Whittdocs]

Ok, cool. I appreciate that. Thanks so much for watching!

[@xxskabxx]

It’s amazing. Living and working in Huntington. I drive by the crash site every day. I’ve never stopped and taken a moment. I feel bad because honestly I never took the time to look specifically where it was. It truly shook this town. Yet it brought us together like nothing ever could

[@Whittdocs]

You should check it out if you get a chance. Very emotional.

[@swedejohanson7739]

Much respect to you for doing this video. Classy and very well done.

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much.

[@marklysogorski4631]

Great Video ! I remember the Crash. I was watching a game on ABC when the Crash occurred. I am also a Big fan of the Movie, and am going to watch it on my DVD player right now. Keep the video's coming man! It's is great to see that somebody cares about teaching the Real History

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate your comment. Thanks so much for watching.

[@davidmckinney6577]

I never heard of that accident before or the movie. So petifyul all those young person dying. May God bless all of there souls. And may God bless you and keep you safe in your travels my friend.. you are a good man.

[@Whittdocs]

Yeah. This was a sad journey to make. Thanks so much for watching.

[@MsSusieq1960]

A very sobering trip, thank you

[@Whittdocs]

It was for me as well. Thanks for watching.

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

Marshall should never be forgotten RIP

[@Whittdocs]

Yes, absolutely agree

[@thom3124]

I was in Huntington a few years back. My daughter took us to the crash site and the cemetery, It was not as overgrown then and you could still see airplane parts on the ground.

[@Whittdocs]

Yeah, I’d be interested to see what it’s like during the winter months when there’s not so much greenery. Thanks for watching.

[@thom3124]

@@Whittdocs A lot of snow in those mountains during winter. Best of luck and thanks for the video. By the way, one of the team that missed the plane is buried right behind the monument

[@monicajones2844]

Thank you for sharing an I agree that the movie, “ We are Marshall” is a every good and worth watching.

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@jackiewarren2002]

I remember this very well and I thank you for sharing this with us 🙏🥲

[@Whittdocs]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@marcieconant5559]

It's heartbreaking to see so many young people. It's tragic all around.

[@nikkithomas2929]

The movie with Matthew fox, Matthew machonahey, anthony Mackie was absolutely beautiful. To remember all of these people who passed away 50 years is the most tragic plane crash ever. May the souls of everyone who died that fateful day live on in the hearts of this prestigious university, students and community always! 🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😇👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓🏉🏉🏉🏉!

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much.

[@turtle2477]

Good movie good tribute it was very tragic that it occurred

[@margieostrander4637]

Such a tragedy you never really get over something so horrible like that God bless the victims and their families

[@cp2342]

Lovely memorial as an Australian I wasn’t aware of the Marshall plane crash until the movie we are marshall came out which I was 7 at the time but I’m an adult I frequently rewatch the movie now and then it absolutely devastates me this happened all those lost lives and all the families left affected it just breaks my heart every time I watch the movie bless everyone that was on the plane 🙏

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@philipforeman7676]

God bless all of those people who lost their lives so tragically. I'm sure they are in heaven playing football and having so much fun and being so happy.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for the wonderful comment.

[@kln58cub]

I just watched that movie. Very haunting and sad.

[@Whittdocs]

Sure is, the anniversary was a few months ago. :(

[@jonniecollins3636]

Born and raised there. Such a sad tragedy. Still very real in Huntington

[@Whittdocs]

It sure is. I’m not very far from Huntington. Still so sad.

[@thewiseone8191]

Great video brother

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much!

[@marcofranko2]

I remember it vividly, and 7 years later, I in the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band plane crash. 44 years ago yesterday. ( RIP ) Thundering Herd. Time helps but it doesn't heal.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for sharing.

[@debbieblaylock9997]

I was 12 when that happened so sad 😪

[@Whittdocs]

Yeah it was. The anniversary ceremony was held a few weeks ago.

[@MARLONdaman]

Watching this brought me to tears!😢🙏🏿🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for this comment.

[@michaelargenta3856]

There was two football teams that crashed in the 1970s - Marshall and Wichita State

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

Man, you really get around!

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching, patriot.

[@marypace1008]

The University of Evansville in Indiana had a plane crash killing all of their basketball players. All of these crashes are terribly sad, ending the lives of so many young people.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for sharing that. I didn’t know that.

[@kathleenadams3770]

Could you please research 🧐Eastern College in Saint Davis, PA. Their sport team was in an airplane crash along with Lasalle University I 🤔 think??? Please research and let us know... thanks

[@Whittdocs]

I haven’t heard of this, but would love to research. Thank you so much for the suggestion.

[@maikolmaikol64]

Really good vedeo

[@eddieschneider6578]

Thank you

[@Whittdocs]

You’re welcome!

[@Hamigal]

It happened close to my father in laws back yard. Was very sad.

[@Whittdocs]

Yeah. It sure was. It’s not too far from where I live. 30-40 minutes. Thanks for watching.

[@TheLanise]

So sad movie made me cry

[@davidpowell3347]

Is the Hillcrest Cemetery very close to the crash site? (Relatives buried there,their son attended Marshall University) think it is inline with the end of a short runway and higher than the airport that would not be the cemetery where the players were buried,that one I think is close in to Marshall campus in Huntington itself (the airport is a ways (West?) of Huntington and the terrain there is caused by the Ohio river and the Big Sandy coming in and another stream also digging down a flood plain where oil refineries and./or tank farms are located also the downtown cemetery might be owned by the same Park Authority that owns the Ritter Park Rose Garden which used to be a national class rose garden ran by a Truman Watts. I think he retired several years ago.

[@rayspruill2398]

This was a sad time for college football

[@charleebrosh7331]

I’m wondering if the steal mill lights played a part in the crash

[@Whittdocs]

Hmmm. Not sure about that.

[@davidpowell3347]

I didn't see the name Ruffin ("Nate") on the marker. Is his grave there separately? (Survived the plane crash because injured and not on the trip, was Marshall student and football player who lobbied the admin. of Marshall to not cancel the football program, later died and I believe was buried there

[@carolhardin2087]

Yes, Nate Ruffin is buried in a separate grave next to the memorial.

[@cumulus1234]

He died of cancer in 2001

[@marcofranko2]

Good video, but survivor's never forget. I had a good friend on the ValueJet crash. When you have a accident and everyone aboard are friends, everything becomes personal.

[@Whittdocs]

Oh my. Sorry to hear this.

[@erinsmith7941]

I actually went and visited the crash site, the memorial and the university back in 2010. The whole thing is terrible😔

[@Whittdocs]

Yeah it sure is. Just a terrible situation. Thanks for watching!

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

Were there brothers on the football team?

[@Whittdocs]

That’s a good question. I’m not exactly sure.

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

If you find out the answer please let me know. Thank you

[@godentertainer5523]

Just keep making a difference in life, God is smiling upon you!!!

[@turtle2477]

Was it the fourth or the 14th

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate it. Looks like I misspoke at the end there.

[@stansocrates9902]

Nov. 14, 1970.

[@donnabanther9972]

Was it determined what caused the crash?

[@Whittdocs]

I’m not exactly sure honestly.

[@wallacebell4311]

Pilot error along with bad weather conditions and nighttime.

[@stansocrates9902]

The weather. Huntington is in a valley, and fog is terrible.

[@SandevistanSeanzo]

I didn’t realize Rick Tolley was only 30 years old. That’s crazy.

[@Whittdocs]

So sad. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@doloresvargas6450]

Peace be with them.Tony

[@Whittdocs]

Yes. I agree.

[@johntaylor1886]

That happened exactly 19 years before I was born

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate your comment.

[@bkattt1]

Marshall is playing UCF in a 12-23-19 football 'bad boy mowers' bowl game as I watch this sad video :(

[@Whittdocs]

Unfortunately, it looks like they got beat. :(

[@controlcontrol1829]

Unbelievable

[@Whittdocs]

Yes. Unbelievable and very sad. Thanks for watching my video.

[@wandaborowy9400]

What about the US figure skating team ? It happened in the early 60s .

[@Whittdocs]

I need to research that. Thank you!

[@wandaborowy9400]

@@Whittdocs 😁

[@DADDYGVILLESWORLD]

Nice video we made one some time back as a vlog where we showed the real sites, news an movie clips. Its our #1 most popular vid. Also something you didnt show at the cemetery is the other players from that team that was not on the plane is on the other side of the trubite, Thumbs up man. Come check out ours if you would like.

[@Whittdocs]

DADDYGVILLE'S WORLD awesome! I need to check that out. Thanks for watching.

[@johannahmoran704]

I remember......

[@Whittdocs]

This was a very moving video to make. Thanks for watching.

[@marcofranko2]

I remember seeing nothing but flames. Almost doesn't cut it,

[@Whittdocs]

So sad. Thank you for sharing that.

[@Mrswhitt_to_you]

❤️

[@petermongrom3025]

38.372454,-82.583237 here are the crash site corridinates

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much.

[@kdwaynec]

The NTSB Aircraft Accident Report NTSB-AAR-72-11 gives a location of 38° 22' 27" N latitude and 82° 34' 42" W longitude. 38.37416, -82.57833 Two online "charts" I saw show a crash site some 1500 feet to the SW of this spot, but after researching numerous different sources, I have reason to believe the NTSB location is correct. The DC-9 was nearly in perfect alignment with the runway, but tragically too low.

[@aprilsneed2093]

This is out side of my dads job

[@Whittdocs]

Not too far from me! Thanks for watching.

[@robertblake8251]

We are

[@lilcity7406]

Kobe

[@donnabanther9972]

Was it determined what caused the crash?

[@wallacebell4311]

Pilot error along with bad weather conditions and nighttime.