James Fraser Poet Rhyme

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 August 1, 2009 at 11:50 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 June 22, 2009 at 2:00 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 June 21, 2009 at 8:50 PM I didnt know about this..great write and a hug to Carolyn and father. Bg

Trudy Diane Rider June 21, 2009 at 10:21 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 June 21, 2009 at 7:13 AM Thanks for appreciation, James. Your view is very important to me. Joy go with you!

Zoe Lambert June 20, 2009 at 10:56 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 June 20, 2009 at 10:47 PM Yes James! I know the story and saw the movie....your poem is inspired by this emotional event, well done, jim

Charlene Bird June 20, 2009 at 9:19 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 June 20, 2009 at 6:28 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