This year marks 40 years since the tragic Gander crash that claimed the lives of 248 soldiers from Fort Campbell. In Hopkinsville, the community is coming together to honor their memory with a renewed tribute.
At the center of the effort is a new monument—one that organizers say will serve as a lasting symbol of sacrifice.
Artist Isaiah Pride, whose companies, Wicked Kolors and Dad’s House Inc, are donating their labor shares the vision.
click to download audioThe monument will be surrounded by 256 stars—one for each life lost in the crash.
click to download audioPhil Eastman, Chairman of the Christian County Military Affairs Committee says the project has been years in the making, thanks to a partnership between community leaders and veterans’ advocates.
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Much of the work has come through donations of time, money, and labor.
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For Isaiah Pride and his team, the work is deeply personal.
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The new monument is expected to be finished by December 12th—the anniversary of the crash—when a special ceremony will be held.
click to download audioA city, a community, and a team of dedicated volunteers—all working together to ensure the 256 lives lost in the Gander crash are never forgotten.
