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I remember where I was when the plane fell in Lockerbie

November 5, 2021 5:30 am

I remember where I was that horrible day in 1988, when word came of the plane that carried Syracuse University students crashing in Lockerbie, Scotland.

I was a newspaper editor for The Post-Standard, and everybody, editors, reporters, pressroom operators, had to band together as more and more bad news came in and the the horror increased.

Some of my friends were sent over the ocean to report the story.

Sadness and anger hovered.

It came back to me as my dear wife Karen and I walked the steps toward the Carrier Dome and saw many flowers left at the beautiful tribute that stands for those who lost their lives while merely trying to study abroad.

This being homecoming, I imagined friends and family placing these families. Karen and I stood in silence and bowed our heads.

The inscription reveals the name and the story.

Rest in peace, please.

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Categories: Life

Tags: Carrier Dome, Lockerbie tragedy, Syracuse University

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11 Responses to “I remember where I was when the plane fell in Lockerbie”

1. Yes this was a sobering moment for us all.
   It’s amazing the cross section and sectors were involved on just one flight. Almost like someone knew who was on it.
   I was doing consulting for Rohm & Hass at the time and they had executives on board that flight as well !!

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   By Gerald Mejzak on November 7, 2021 at 11:25 am

   1. Sorry for your loss, too, Gerald.

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      By markbialczak on November 8, 2021 at 7:28 am

2. So many years ago and it’s still raw 💜

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   By willowdot21 on November 5, 2021 at 9:14 am

   1. It got us on both sides, Willow. Sad, sad.

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      By markbialczak on November 6, 2021 at 9:53 am

      1. Very sad 🥺

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         By willowdot21 on November 6, 2021 at 10:07 am

3. such a tragedy and lovely tribute

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   By beth on November 5, 2021 at 8:52 am

   1. This memorial lets the university and community remember forever for sure, Beth.

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      By markbialczak on November 6, 2021 at 9:54 am

4. Such sorrow MBM, I remember, but I will never understand.

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   By Chatter Master on November 5, 2021 at 8:20 am

   1. It can never be understood, no, MBC.

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      By markbialczak on November 6, 2021 at 9:54 am

5. Beautiful tribute, Mark! 😻🌈

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   By Newbloggycat on November 5, 2021 at 6:11 am

   1. Thanks for joining in, Patricia.

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      By markbialczak on November 5, 2021 at 7:20 am

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