Photos: Marshall hosts 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Nov. 14 in Huntington.
Matthew Ralsten delivers the keynote address during Marshall University’s 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
ABOVE: Russell Hutchinson, right, with the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department, and head football coach Doc Holliday carry a wreath to the Memorial Fountain.
White roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain to honor the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Head football coach Doc Holliday speaks during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Water trickles down from the Memorial Fountain as it is shut off during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain honoring the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash as Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
The John Marshall Fife & Drum Corps plays the National Anthem during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
President Jerome Gilbert speaks during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall football players place roses along the edge of the Memorial Fountain honoring the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Matthew Ralsten delivers the keynote address during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall football's Marquis Couch places a rose along the edge of the Memorial Fountain honoring the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
White roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain to honor the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Sydney Shelton places a rose along the edge of the Memorial Fountain honoring the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain honoring the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash as Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
The Marshall University R.O.T.C. posts the colors during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Student Body President Stephanie Rogner welcomes everyone to Marshall University’s 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Icicles hang from the Memorial Fountain as it is shut off during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
The Marshall University R.O.T.C. posts the colors during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall football's Levi Brown places a rose along the edge of the Memorial Fountain honoring the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain honoring the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash as Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
White roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain to honor the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain honoring the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash as Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Athletic Director Mike Hamrick speaks during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
White roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain to honor the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Matt Hayes speaks during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
David Haden introduces the keynote speaker during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Student Body Vice President Anna Williams speaks during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
The Marshall University Chamber Choir and University Chorus perform during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
White roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain to honor the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Water trickles down from the Memorial Fountain as it is shut off during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
White roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain to honor the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
White roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain to honor the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
White roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain to honor the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
White roses are placed along the edge of the Memorial Fountain to honor the 75 lives lost in the 1970 plane crash during the 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Water trickles down from the Memorial Fountain as it is shut off during Marshall University's 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
Marshall University hosts its 49th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Huntington.
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HUNTINGTON — When Southern Airways Flight 932 crashed into a Kenova hillside 49 years ago Thursday, 75 lives were extinguished, but the legacy they left behind is still shaping Huntington today.
