INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — Skaters gathered at Extreme Ice Center on Monday afternoon to mourn the loss of ice skaters involved in Wednesday’s plane crash over the Potomac River.
The remains of at least 55 victims have been recovered in the crash so far, including a Charlotte-based flight crew and many members of the ice skating community.
A nationwide moment of silence was started by the Indian Trail skate club at Extreme Ice Center. At 3:35, skate clubs from Boston and across the West gathered to hold a moment of silence.
Channel 9′s Hannah Goetz went to the Extreme Ice Center where, at times, only blades cutting across ice and soft sobs were all she could hear.
Some of the Indian Trail skaters were with the victims at a skating camp just before the crash, Skating Director Jenny Wesley Gwyn said.
A black ribbon was panted in the center of the ice with the American Airline flight number underneath and a pair of skates laid in between.
Gwyn read a tribute message before the moment of silence while the skaters held 67 roses to represent the 67 crash victims.
“Each individual representing a unique story dreams and aspirations,” Gwyn said. “Their memories served as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing our loved ones.”
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