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. 

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Looking south on Hwy 41A  Fort Campbell is approximately 10 miles south. The memorial is to the left of this marker.
The Plaques 1   |   2   |    3   |   4    |   5 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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