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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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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The air disaster involved an American Airlines jet colliding with a U.S. military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025.
Notable participants included Olympic medalists Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi, as well as other champions like Madison Chock, Evan Bates, Scott Hamilton, and Johnny Weir.
The proceeds will be collected by the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation and equally distributed to the U.S. Figure Skating Family Support Fund, the Greater Washington Community Foundation's 'DCA Together Relief Fund,' and the DC Fire & EMS Foundation.
The event took place at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
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