Gander Memorial

Hopkinsville, Christian County, Ky

At the intersection of Pennyrile Parkway and US Hwy 41A in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is a memorial established to honor the members of the 101st Airborne who died in the plane crash in Gander, New Foundland on December 12, 1985.

There is a tree planted for each of the soldiers, and their names are inscribed on the plaques in front of the statue. 



Looking south on Hwy 41A

 Fort Campbell is approximately 10 miles south.
The memorial is to the left of this marker.
 


The Plaques

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For a complete list of name, click here.
 


The west side of the memorial grounds

Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4 | Photo 5
 

Photographed, Compiled, & Contributed by 
 ©Nancy Trice,  2001

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