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We Are Marshall

Southern Airways Flight 932 November 14, the night they flew McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Like all flights, they should be fine On the return home They clipped some tree's The final run From Greenville,NC 37 players In all, 75 From this tragedy None survived This Thundering Herd Taken in their prime Coaches and others Before their time But We Are Marshall Would rise again To take away This terrible pain From a point of closure They reunite To carry the lost In their football right Jack Lengyel Appointed coach With Red Dawson Through Dedmans approach Young Thundering Herd First game lost 29 - 6 Experience cost First post win Against Xavier 15 - 13 Calms despair In 1974 Jack Lengyel leaves But, We Are Marshall We quietly grieve " Dedicated to the Thundering Herd Football Team from Marshall University-West Virginia and Mr Arthur D. Schwarz, a fervent football fan "

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Anthony Nutter

Date: 8/1/2009 11:50:00 AM

What a wonderful tribute to the fallen Marshall Football team. My friend Tommy Howard lost his life on this flight. I was with his sister when we received the news of the plane crashing. Great poem but it brings back a lot of painful memories.

James Peranteau

Date: 6/22/2009 2:00:00 PM

Well Sir,..you've captured a moment,..very dear to many of us with this write,..ty for softening our hearts and strenghtening our fond memories! Great write ! james

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 6/21/2009 8:50:00 PM

I didnt know about this..great write and a hug to Carolyn and father. Bg

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 6/21/2009 10:21:00 AM

A very inspirational story..nicely written tribute. Sorry about your father, it's hard to lose such special men. I was lucky to have mine until I was in my 30s. God bless, Trudy

Oleg Borisov

Date: 6/21/2009 7:13:00 AM

Thanks for appreciation, James. Your view is very important to me. Joy go with you!

Zoe Lambert

Date: 6/20/2009 10:56:00 PM

Well James, I didnot know the story but once I read this I was able to understand the tragedy very well. Indeed Great work....!!! Keep it up....and thanx for the comments u made on my work.....KIT>Crystal

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/20/2009 10:47:00 PM

Yes James! I know the story and saw the movie....your poem is inspired by this emotional event, well done, jim

Charlene Bird

Date: 6/20/2009 9:19:00 PM

That was an incredibly sad moment in time indeed James, I am originally from West Virginia. They have a place in their school remembering these talented athletes. I loved the movie too. Good luck in the contest!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/20/2009 6:28:00 PM

Now I have tears in my eyes. Thank you for dedicating this wonderful poem to my father. He and I watched the movie; we both knew how the team's plane had gone down. But it was really an uplifting movie to see how they rebuilt the team with a little help from my idol Bobby Bowden. God bless you for paying tribute to this amazing spirit that shows you how hope survives even when all seems lost. Absolutely brilliant write, James! Love, Carolyn