But more often than not, they'd drop him off just after sunrise and pick him up before sundown, leaving him to hone his game for hours on end. He also serves as a Radio Broadcast Color Analyst at Rice Owls radio. Huntington filming for the movie "We Are Marshall" ended with film crews shooting crowd reaction shots at the Green and White game at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2006. Rod played basketball for Kearney State, and Char played volleyball there. He was hired in March 1971 to take over at Marshall. On the evening of November 14, 1970, Southern Airways Flight 932, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 chartered by Marshall University to transport the Thundering Herd football team back to Huntington, West Virginia following their 1714 defeat to the East Carolina University Pirates, clips trees on a ridge just one mile short of the runway at Tri-State Airport in Ceredo, West Virginia, and crashes into a nearby gully, killing all 75 people aboard. The service honors the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash. He advanced through each of the first two stages, reaching the final qualifier and eventually earning partial status on the PGA Tour's developmental circuit, then called the Nationwide Tour and now the Web.com Tour. "Shock and disbelief. For every Nate Ruffin and Ed Carter, there are many who still can't talk about it. View the profiles of professionals named "Nate Griffin" on LinkedIn. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. It was found about 200 yards from the fuselage, which is the main body of the plane. There are 200+ professionals named "Nate Griffin", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Due to their lack of experience, the "Young Thundering Herd" ends up losing its first game, 296, to the Morehead State Eagles. Besides, he says, he's really not superstitious. Filming of We Are Marshall commenced on April 3, 2006, in Huntington, West Virginia, and was completed in Atlanta, Georgia. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. I do. The American, 36, has shown incredible courage and determination to emerge as the PGA Tour's latest champion after a plane crash claimed the lives of his parents and girlfriend as they flew. The crash still loomed in the forefront of his off-course thoughts, but it didn't derail his impending career. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP)Alabama coach Nate Oats apologized and took responsibility for allowing freshman forward Brandon Miller to continue going through a pat-down during pregame introductions. The 44th Annual Marshall University Memorial Fountain Ceremony was held on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Marshall football plane crash was 50 years ago, but victim's friend can't forget that day. ``I didn't feel like I was any better than any of them. That allows McConaughey to be the most refreshing, funny and believable he ever has been."[9]. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. This is where we have been. These scenes for "We Are Marshall" were filmed Tuesday, April 4, 2006, near Twin T. There are no opening credits, not even a title. On Wednesday, the company sent out the following statement: "Our hearts go out to the families of all involved in this tragic accident. Either way, he helped Arizona easily advance to the NCAA championship tournament. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. During the final moments of the movie, a voiceover from Annie explains where the program went after that first season, the highs and lows. Like with everything else, he speaks these words in a measured tone. This is a big part of his life, but his story doesn't end here. The NTSB said it is collecting maintenance records and information about the pilots licenses, ratings and history. Chance of rain 90%. Rushing outside, Ruffin bumped into a player who had quit the team earlier in the season. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17206237/nathaniel-ruffin. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Marshall Athletics hosts a Spring Fountain Celebration on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Marshall Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington. I'm not sure I comprehend critics calling the film "predictable". Actual game footage serves as a backdrop, including a regular season game against the Akron Zips in which offensive linemen carried an injured Byron Leftwich back to the huddle after each play. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Gene Morehouse's son also becomes an announcer of Marshall games. UPDATE: Eddie Griffin's publicist, Lori Jonas, told TMZ, "It was not a hoax. The DeKalb County Medical Examiner on Monday confirmed the identities of the four people killed in the crash, among them 13-year-old Julia Smith, who a letter from Griffin Middle's principal . Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 49% out of 127 professional critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 5.8/10 and the site's consensus stating: "Matthew McConaughey almost runs We Are Marshall to the end zone, but can't stop it from taking the easy, feel-good route in memorializing this historic event in American sports. And they know it too. Or his mom, Char, who hardly ever missed a fairway. A financial firm CEO was killed along with three others when a small plane that he was flying crashed shortly after takeoff in Georgia, according to reports. 14 May 2016: Mills Gregory T Air Commander Lrt: Tybee Island, GA. See map. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Those bodies became people,' he said. Nate Ruffin gave up his seat on the team plane. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. From the souls of your feet, with every ounce of blood you've got in your body, lay it on the line until the final whistle blows. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. It's when he tries to find the right words to answer this question: What would your parents think about your current success? "I don't know that I could say I live by that," he says. Submitted photo Sharon and Nate Ruffin are seen in this undated photograph taken in a press box. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Sure, he'd play sometimes with his dad, who hadn't taken up the game until his late 20s but still could shoot under par. There wasn't a golf course in their little town of Mitchell, near the western border of Nebraska, so young Nate would hop in the car with his father, Rod, and play a few holes over in nearby Morrill. At the last minute, he and a few other injured players were told that school boosters would take their place. Use the 'Report' link on However, his name was on the passenger list. Team captain was Nate Ruffin. He might downplay the impending promotion, but others who have witnessed the journey are justifiably impressed at everything he has overcome. Ask him whether he was thinking about them -- all three of them -- when he was recently closing out his first Web.com Tour win, likely ensuring his PGA Tour card for next season, and he simply responds that he wasn't. "Now it's paid off. Together. Sen. Lynn DeCoite (from left), Capt. Example video title will go here for this video. You understand me? "I always thought I was good enough, but mentally I was holding myself back," he says. The loss weighs heavily on Dawson and Ruffin, who had been hurt on the first play of the game. Nate Ruffin was a member of the Thundering Herd football team from 1969 to 1971. Marshall, which. See details: See map: N962GT. This account has been disabled. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. "They would just be proud. Jack Lengyel: For those of you who may not know, this is the final resting place for six members of the 1970 Thundering Herd. A memorial service was conducted Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, honoring the 75 people who died on Nov. 14, 1970, when the plane carrying Marshall football players, coaches, staff, supporters and flight crew crashed into a mountain near the Huntington Tri-State airport. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. "I was left behind so I could tell the story for those men who are not around now. "We Are Marshall" depicts the fight to maintain Marshall's football program following the 1970 plane crash that claimed 75 lives including Marshall football players, coaches, community members and flight crew. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. In this scene, Lengyel (McConaughey) steps outside to pick up the morning paper as he is greeted by cheering fans headin. For six months, Nate used that real estate license to work a real job. Search above to list available cemeteries. On Saturday, Nov. 14, 1970, a plane carrying members of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team and coaching staff crashed in West Virginia killing all 75 people on board and. On November 14, 1970, at 7:35 PM, the plane crashed into a hill just short of Tri-State Airport, killing all 75 on board. When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach and his surviving players try to keep the football program alive. Carter, a first-string defensive tackle, had flown to Wichita Falls, Texas, for his father's funeral the week before the East Carolina game. [8], McConaughey's performance was, according to some critics, one of the film's highlights. Plane crashed in Dubuque%2C Iowa. Weve updated the security on the site. One man was in the home when the plane crashed into the roof and officials said he was not hurt. Scenes for "We Are Marshall" are filmed April 21, 2006, on the campus of Marshall University. Six teammates. We found 15 records for Nate Griffin in GA, IN and 10 other states. Ruffin, a defensive back and co-captain, had an arm injury but was supposed to make the trip. He returned to Arizona for his senior year for the same reason. person will not be tolerated. Some say it was at least a 40-footer; Nate -- there's that humility again -- contends it wasn't much more than 25. "I feel like I was improving on a lot of areas of my game; I just needed a little bit more consistency. I've seen it. The auctioning of props from the movie "We Are Marshall" took place at the Huntington Mall Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, with the proceeds going to WSAZ Children's Charities. Defensive backs Felix Jordan, left, Nate Ruffin, center, and a handful of other players missed the East Carolina trip because of injuries. Take a look back at Randy's Moss' stellar collegiate and professional football career, which spanned three decades and began in Huntington at Marshall University. It's just awesome. After he returned to campus, a friend saw Carter and panicked. Part of the mystery involves $700,000 in life insurance money that Patricia Hughes received as a result of Mona Griffith's death in the plane crash. Money questions. Related Story: 2 Killed After Plane Crash Near Kingfisher Just 30 Minutes After Takeoff. Posted 1 day ago. Two starts after that, 25th. Advertisement Read his bio, find out who he is and about the plane crash tragedy that changed his life. The new team is composed mostly of the 18 returning players (three varsity, 15 sophomores) and walk-on athletes from other Marshall sports programs. He led the Wildcats back to the NCAA championship tournament during his senior season, earning All-America honors in the process. "Anniversaries are supposed to be happy," Slezak said . Try again later. His next step was the same one that so many young professional golfers take every single year. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) STAGECOACH, Nev. (AP - A medical transport flight that crashed in a mountainous area in northern Nevada, killing five all five people aboard the plane. File photo/The Herald-Dispatch. This is a carousel with slides. Six players. He explains that he felt guilty about Leslie's death, more than the deaths of his parents, because he'd invited her to join them. Ruffin is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery next to six players who died in the crash whose bodies could not be identified and former Marshall assistant athletic director Ed Starling. In all, 72 people died in one of Georgia's worst plane crashes. Even so, he always knew his journey would focus on golf. "I'd help him out with cars; there was always stuff to do," Nate says. "The ground you're walking on was paved by many black men and many white men," Ruffin said he told Moss. Dedmon returns victorious. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, This is where Nate would spend most of the summer during his formative years. Now we came here today to remember six young men and sixty-nine others who will not be on the field with you today, but they will be watching. As news of the crash spread, Ruffin answered frantic phone calls from parents, among them his mother. Failed to remove flower. 24 to No. In addition, he reports the station's morning news and serves as a radio broadcast color analyst for football at IMG/Rice Football. "Especially for the first few years after the crash, it just always felt like something bad was going to happen. He had more than 150 career touchdowns and nearly 15,00. Deborah Novak and John Witek, who produced the 2000 documentary Marshall University: Ashes to Glory, filed a $100 million lawsuit in federal court in California accusing Warner Bros. and others associated with the We Are Marshall film of fraud, copyright infringement, and breach of contract. Ed Carter was in Texas for his father's funeral. The football program was discontinued in 1986. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region Enrique Berardi/PGA TOUR/Getty Images Facebook As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. ``Those objects became a person. Annie decides to move to California without her boyfriend, Chris, who died in the plane crash. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? And within a few years, he started playing well. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Ask him whether he holds on to any keepsakes, and he similarly shakes his head. Try again later. At the time of his death he was vice president of community relations with The Freedom Forum, an Arlington, Va.-based foundation "dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people," according to its Web site. Born and raised in the soft little village of Quahogswana, Africa, Nate lived a wonderful life with his friends, Quagdingo and Joemima, until being kidnapped by Cleveland from South Carolina and sold to a slave farm. He has been so busy lately, he admits, that the day totally caught him by surprise. The Young Thundering Herd of Marshall University (dark jerseys) beat Xavier University (white jerseys) 15-13 on Sept. 25, 1971, at Fairfield Stadium. ", Growing up in Goldsboro, Greensboro Day senior Jaydon Young averaged 25.9 points per game as a freshman at Wayne Christian. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Seven people are presumed to have died in Saturday's crash of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including Remnant Fellowship Church founder and Christian diet guru Gwen Shamblin Lara, officials . 40. The deceased include the 37 players; head coach Rick Tolley and five members of his coaching staff; Charles E. Kautz, Marshall's athletic director; team athletic trainer Jim Schroer and his assistant, Donald Tackett; sports information director and radio play-by-play announcer Gene Morehouse; 25 boosters; and five crew members. SNOHOMISH, Wash. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner identified the four victims of a deadly plane crash on Nov. 18. BY THE NEXT MORNING, Nate still hadn't heard from his parents or Leslie, which was unusual. On Nov. 15, he read his own obituary in his hometown newspaper. Comedian Kathy Griffin was one of the more high-profile names who tweeted that she wished the plane transporting the former president had not landed safely. That day ate away at Ruffin for more than a year and he temporarily turned to drugs. Roger Moore from the Orlando Sentinel gave it 4 stars out of 5 and said in his review that "We Are Marshall (it's the rally cry of the team) doesn't always have a handle on the grief, but it does keep emotions close to the surface. KINGFISHER COUNTY, Okla. -. The Thundering Herd was 3-6 in coach Rick Tolley's second year when it prepared to play East Carolina in Greenville. 2 Men Killed In Plane Crash Near Kingfisher Identified By OHP. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He'd start playing well, then suffer an injury. The NTSB and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash. "I just wasn't in a position," he admits now, "to be playing golf.". ``I was taught as a child to obey my parents. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Nathaniel "Nate" Griffin is Peter Griffin 's Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather and was an African slave. He tried, unsuccessfully, to again advance through Q-school. It finished the 1999 season undefeated and ranked 10th in the nation. The premiere for the film was held at the Keith-Albee Theatre on December 12, 2006, in Huntington; other special screenings were held at Pullman Square. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Nathaniel Nate Ruffin I found on Findagrave.com. Marshall University honors the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash tragedy during the 48th Annual Memorial Service on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at the Memorial Fountain on the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington, W.Va. Jack Lengyel took over as the new coach for the Young Thundering Herd on March 17, 1971. ``He said, 'I heard something about a plane crash,' ' Ruffin said. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Nate enjoyed the area, liked the idea of being able to play golf year-round. We won't share it with anyone else. Lashley's parents and girlfriend were killed in a plane crash. SHARE Top Nu Skin distributor killed in plane crash at Provo Airport. Amateur Championship, and Chris Nallen, who would become a four-time All-America honoree. This episode goes deeply into the specifics of the event of a. A system error has occurred. The four victims include: David Newton, 67, of Wichita, Kansas; Nathan. So, he started playing again. Nate Lashley walked toward the 18th green at Detroit Golf Club on the verge of winning his first PGA Tour title, thinking about the plane crash that killed his parents and girlfriend. A car dealer who had gotten into the wholesaling business, Rod Lashley had some clout in their town. At this time, Raisbeck is unable to share details regarding the flight. Little stuff doesn't bother me; I can brush off anything.". TIME PASSED. Cloudy with occasional rainmainly in the morning. Ruffin was an injured defensive back, but still anticipated making the trip. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Nate inherited their natural athletic ability. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Marshall University holds its 45th Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at the Marshall Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism At the 1997 induction ceremony of the Black Legends of Marshall -- where Ruffin represented his fallen teammates -- he said today's athletes probably don't know all they should about how the crash affected the campus and the community. Nate Griffin was supposedly born in Quahogswana, Africa, and his real name was Richard Bachman, instead like many slaves, being allowed to choose his own American name. The plane was carrying four people, all of whom were killed in the crash on Nov. 18. Verify and try again. He practiced a lot. This is who we are. On Nov. 14, 1970, a plane carrying 75 people including Marshall's football team, coaches, staff, community members and flight crew crashed near the Huntington Tri-State Airport on a return trip following the Thundering Herd's game against East Carolina. He'd feel comfortable with his swing, then begin working with an instructor who'd overhaul it. GREAT NEWS! The scoreboard shows the score of the Xavier game th. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Related Story: 2 Killed After . Ruffin became the team spokesman and leader after the tragedy. Left behind in Huntington, Ruffin went to a theater that Saturday afternoon to wait for his teammates to return. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Nathaniel Ruffin (17206237)? The Associated Press reported that Ruffin never knew -- and didn't care to find out -- who took his seat on the charter. See all Twitter Feed Search Advertisement. Nate Griffin Position: Catcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-0 , 195lb (183cm, 88kg) Born: December 7, 1981 (Age: 39-199d) in Tulsa, OK us Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 40th round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, OK). The airplane operated on a flight from Griffin-Spalding County Airport, GA () to . In 1980, a Lockheed L-1011-200 TriStar left Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Eddie was racing for a charity to promote his upcoming film, "Redline." He got in an . It just goes to show his willingness to compete and work his butt off to get to this next level.". "She was great," he says. File photo/The Herald-Dispatch Former Marshall football co-captain of the 1970 team Nate Ruffin, right, listens along with current head football coach Bobby Pruett during the 30th anniversary service for the 75 people killed in the Marshall plane crash on Nov. 14, 2000. Nate Lashley, whose parents and girlfriend died in a plane crash while he was in college, is on the brink of earning his PGA Tour card at age 34. Since then, he has gone on to the NFL and played for the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins. They would be enthused. After suffering through tragedy, Nate Lashley has a 'surreal' breakthrough in Detroit. 1, LIV Golf's debut on The CW scores low ratings, Kirk wins Honda in playoff; 1st title since 2015, Howell (63) wins in Mexico for 1st title in LIV, Nicklaus: '24 schedule likely to aid Honda field. He headed back out to the lobby and asked the theater owner, who had a radio, if he had heard anything. Now, he's a PGA Tour champion. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The agency expects to release its preliminary report in two to three weeks. Both Fox and Straithairn are particularly moving. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Nate and his older sister, Brooke, immediately headed there. The group consisted of two test pilots, a flight test director and an instrumental engineer. All worked for Raisbeck, which is an aircraft modification company. The Marshall University Spring Fountain Celebration is held on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Memorial Student Center Plaza in Huntington. So they were buried here. According to troopers, John Hazelton from Edmond and Jonathan Benton from Mustang died after crashing about 30 minutes after taking off from Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City. based on information from your browser. Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. Sorry! SNOHOMISH, WA (December 5, 2022) - Police identified the four people who died in a plane crash on November 23. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. As long as we tell the story, they shall live.". The other was an accident. The four victims include: David Newton, 67, of Wichita, Kansas; Nathan Precup, 33, of Seattle; Nate Lachendro, 49, of Gig Harbor; Scott Brenneman, 52, of Roy. Try again later. The Long Road Back: Marshall Bows, 29-6: Morehead Wins '71 Opener (Sept. 18, 1971), Lengyel Unbowed; Hallum Pleased (Sept. 19, 1971), Young Herd Does It: MU 15, Xavier 13: Scores Touchdown On Final Play (Sept. 25, 1971), Redskins Massacre Herd, 66-6 (Oct. 3, 1971), Young Herd Runs Out Of Miracles, 13-0 (Oct. 16, 1971), Western Wallops Young Herd, 37-0: Scores 31 In Last Half (Oct. 23, 1971), Young Herd Stuns Bowling Green, 12-10 (Oct. 30, 1971), Kent Blanks Sputtering Herd, 21-0 (Nov. 6, 1971), Rockets Close Fast, Rip MU, 43-0 (Nov. 13, 1971), Error-Plagued Herd Bows To OU (Nov. 20, 1971), MU Coach Looks To The Future; Lengyel: We'll Be Better (Nov. 20, 1971), Gallery: Young Thundering Herd practices, August-September 1971, Gallery: Marshall vs. Morehead, Sept. 18, 1971, Gallery: Marshall's Young Thundering Herd victory against Xavier, Sept. 25, 1971, Gallery: Young Thundering Herd practice, Aug. 24, 1971, Video: Coach Lengyel talks about Spring Hill Cemetery (12/22/2006), Video: Coach Andy Nameth on Young Herd games (11/21/2006), Video: Jack Lengyel recalls his real-life relationships (12/22/2006), Video: Jack Lengyel on why he took the 1971 coaching job (12/22/2006), Video: Jack Lengyel on Dedmon's lasting role (12/22/2006), Video: Coach Andy Nameth on coming to Huntington (11/21/2006), Video: Coach Andy Nameth on "We Are Marshall" (11/21/2006), Gallery: Green carpet premiere of "We Are Marshall," Dec. 12, 2006, Gallery: Spring 2014 Memorial Fountain Service, Photos: Marshall women's soccer photos from 2012-2013, Photos: Marshall men's soccer photos from 1998-2009, Photos: 48th Annual Memorial Fountain Service 2018, Gallery: Fans enjoy "We Are Marshall" premiere arrivals, Dec. 12, 2006, Photos: Marshall men's soccer photos from 2010, Gallery: "We Are Marshall" movie press conference, April 1, 2006, Gallery: Filming in Atlanta, June 9-10 and 14, 2006, Gallery: "We Are Marshall" Kickoff Party, April 1, 2006, Photos: Marshall men's soccer photos from 2011-2012, Photos: Marshall Spring Fountain Ceremony 2022, Gallery: Chad Pennington through the years, Gallery: Young Herd dedicates scoreboard, Dec. 11, 2006, Gallery: "We Are Marshall" premiere at Marquee Cinemas, Dec. 12, 2006, Gallery: Wreckage of 1970 Marshall plane crash, Gallery: Matthew Fox press conference, April 7, 2006, Photos: Creation of Hoops Family Field at Veteran's Memorial Soccer Complex, Gallery: Filming Mark Patton's "We Are Marshall" scenes, April 4, 2006, Photos: Marshall women's soccer photos from 2014, Gallery: Huntington "We Are Marshall" premiere setup, Dec. 11, 2006, Gallery: Filming at the Green and White Game, April 22, 2006, Gallery: Movie prop auction, Dec. 17, 2006, Gallery: Filming of campus scenes, April 17 and 21, 2006, Photos: Marshall Spring Fountain Celebration 2019, Gallery: Memorial service for Young Thundering Herd, Dec. 10, 2006, Photos: 52nd Marshall Memorial Fountain Ceremony, Gallery: Architecture of Marshalls campus, Gallery: "We Are Marshall" promotion September-October 2006, Photos: Marshall Spring Fountain Ceremony 2018, Gallery: Filming the Memorial Fountain scene, April 11, 2006, Gallery: Filming on Merrill Avenue, April 19, 2006, Photos: Memorial Fountain Ceremony at Marshall, Photos: The 46th Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony, Gallery: "We Are Marshall" photos from the movie, Gallery: 1970 memorial services for the plane crash victims, Gallery: McConaughey attends spring football practice, April 18, 2006, Photos: Marshall University 45th Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony, Gallery: Spring 2013 Memorial Fountain Service. 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