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| - | The primary intent for this website was to present human interest and technical articles about United Airlines Flight 823. | + | The original intent for this website was to present human interest and technical articles about United Airlines Flight 823. |
| During the time preceding the 50th year memorial service, there have been a few family members who have sent photos of their loved ones. These photos deserve a fitting place. | During the time preceding the 50th year memorial service, there have been a few family members who have sent photos of their loved ones. These photos deserve a fitting place. | ||
| - | I have decided to dedicate this space in honor of those who lost their lives on July 9, 1964 and to those family members who have graciously allowed me this privilege. | + | I have decided to dedicate this space in honor of those who lost their lives on July 9, 1964 and to those family members who have graciously allowed me the privilege of sharing their photos and their words. |
| //The Vacant Chair// was a popular song written during the era of the American Civil War. (Above photo: Courtesy of Larry Jordon) | //The Vacant Chair// was a popular song written during the era of the American Civil War. (Above photo: Courtesy of Larry Jordon) | ||
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| The 5 year old boy was a patient of the leukemia doctors that were on board. He and his Mom decided to fly home on the same flight with his doctors in case of an emergency. My Mother met the boy's father at the hearings. She was worried about him because he was skin and bones. He was not doing well. He had lost so much weight that his wedding ring had slipped off and was lost. | The 5 year old boy was a patient of the leukemia doctors that were on board. He and his Mom decided to fly home on the same flight with his doctors in case of an emergency. My Mother met the boy's father at the hearings. She was worried about him because he was skin and bones. He was not doing well. He had lost so much weight that his wedding ring had slipped off and was lost. | ||
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| + | One man who lost his mother, grandmother, and a family friend, changed plans to accompany them on the flight because of a job interview. | ||
| There were several other examples but I can't remember them. | There were several other examples but I can't remember them. | ||
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