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A few individuals have asked me why I have taken on this project in light of the fact that United States Government agencies were unable to establish the cause of the in-flight fire that was to bring down the aircraft. | A few individuals have asked me why I have taken on this project in light of the fact that United States Government agencies were unable to establish the cause of the in-flight fire that was to bring down the aircraft. | ||
- | To ask "why?" is quite reasonable. Two answers are readily available. | + | To ask "Why?" is quite reasonable. Two answers are readily available. |
First, my wife and I have lived in south west Greene County, Tennessee for the last thirty-three years. For twenty-five of those years, we have lived across the Nolichuckey River from Linebaugh Bend; approximately five miles from the crash site of United 823. Our house stands in the general vicinity of the aircraft's final flight path. | First, my wife and I have lived in south west Greene County, Tennessee for the last thirty-three years. For twenty-five of those years, we have lived across the Nolichuckey River from Linebaugh Bend; approximately five miles from the crash site of United 823. Our house stands in the general vicinity of the aircraft's final flight path. | ||
- | It was not until early 2012 that we heard any mention of the Parrottsville disaster that claimed the lives of thirty-nine people. The entire time we have lived, worshipped, and worked in this area, not once was mention made, by our neighbors, of this terrible tragedy. | + | It was not until early 2012 that we heard any mention of the Parrottsville disaster that claimed the lives of thirty-nine people. The entire time we have lived, worshiped, and worked in this area, not once was mention made, by our neighbors, of this terrible tragedy. |
My wife and I both see the need to make sure the people in both Cocke and Greene Counties are informed as to what took place. The awful fact remains that thirty-nine of our countrymen perished on a steep hillside that is a short drive from where all of us live. These thirty-nine, and their surviving family members, should not be forgotten. | My wife and I both see the need to make sure the people in both Cocke and Greene Counties are informed as to what took place. The awful fact remains that thirty-nine of our countrymen perished on a steep hillside that is a short drive from where all of us live. These thirty-nine, and their surviving family members, should not be forgotten. |