CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia could quickly have a brand new vacation memorializing 75 individuals killed in a Marshall College airplane crash greater than 50 years in the past.
The Nov. 14, 1970 crash was the worst sports activities catastrophe in U.S. historical past. All 75 individuals on board died, together with most of Marshall’s soccer staff.
In response to the laws, Nov. 14, or “Marshall College Airplane Crash Day,” wouldn’t be a paid time without work, however extra of an annual day of recognition. Lead sponsor Democratic Del. Sean Hornbuckle of Huntington initially proposed making the vacation a paid time without work, however that was modified throughout the committee course of.
The Home Authorities Group Committee greenlit the invoice on Monday. It now headed to the complete Home of Delegates for consideration.
The 1970 crash occurred when a chartered jet went right into a hillside in fog and rain upon strategy to the airport close to Huntington. The staff was coming back from a sport at East Carolina.