55 years ago today, November 14, 1970, Marshall University, Marshall Football, Huntington, and cities and towns around America experienced the tragedy of a lifetime.
75 members of Southern Airways Flight 932 perished on the return flight from a game at East Carolina.
For 55 autumns, those 75 men and women have been honored through resilience, resolve, hard work, dedication, pride, & thanks.
Through wins and losses. Through two-days. Through blood, sweat, & tears. Through blistering heat and bitter cold. Through demoralizing defeat. Through Championships.
The Herd has run onto the field as a symbol of a city, a State, and a University. A symbol of strength and love.
Season after season of unfathomable plays, unexplainable wins, and memories of Championship trophies raised.
The Herd has not endured, but thrived. Three words have encapsulated the identity of The Herd. Simple and powerful. Our call to unite. Three words that live in the hearts and minds of all that wear the Kelly Green and White.
We Areโฆ Marshall
That is our rallying cry. All day. Everyday. With conviction and pride. With our whole chests.
Today though, for 24 hours, once per year, on November 14th,
We Are Allโฆ Marshall