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Emotional 'Legacy on Ice' Tribute Honors Victims of Air Disaster

Star-studded figure skating show in Washington DC memorializes 67 victims, including 28 from the skating community, while raising funds for their families.

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This event traces the triumphs and heartbreaks of U.S. figure skating, connecting past and present to celebrate a sport and a community that has overcome adversity before and stands together once again.
Figure skating community gathers for ‘Legacy on Ice’ to honor those lost in January plane crash
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The skating community is such a small and close-knit community in so many ways, so the tragedy was felt really, really deeply.
Figure skating icons honor victims of D.C. plane crash at 'Legacy on Ice' tribute
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The Legacy on Ice benefit event featured a star-studded group of some of the best U.S. figure skaters of the past and present taking part to pay tribute to the 67 people who died when an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines flight and crashed into the Potomac River on Jan. 29.
Tears flow at a poignant figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash
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Updated: Mar 2nd, 2025, 11:04 PM ET

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The 'Legacy on Ice' tribute in Washington DC commemorated 67 victims of a tragic air collision. With performances from top skaters and emotional displays of grief, the event fostered healing and community support, honoring those lost, including 28 members of the skating community. Organized by U.S. Figure Skating and Monumental Sports, it aimed to provide financial aid for families impacted by the disaster.

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