Matt Hempel/The Herald-Dispatch Former Marshall University assistant coach Red Dawson attended Marshall University's 36th memorial service Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, honoring the 75 people who died in the 1970 plane crash that claimed the lives of most of the football team, its coaches and some supporters. Dawson, who contributed to the rebuilding of Marshall's football team, spoke at the ceremony for the first time in its 36-year history.
Matt Hempel/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall University President Stephen Kopp speaks Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, during the university's 36th memorial service honoring 75 people who died in the 1970 plane crash. After laying two wreaths at the foot of the Marshall Memorial Fountain, the service concluded as the fountain was turned off until next spring.
Matt Hempel/The Herald-Dispatch Former Marshall University assistant coach Red Dawson speaks Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, during Marshall University's 36th memorial service honoring the 75 people who died in the 1970 plane crash that claimed the lives of the football team, coaches and supporters. Dawson, who contributed to the rebuilding of Marshall's football team, spoke at the ceremony for the first time in its 36-year history.
Matt Hempel/The Herald-Dispatch Movie director McG speaks Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, during Marshall University's 36th memorial service honoring the 75 people who died in the 1970 plane crash that claimed the lives of the football team, coaches and supporters. McG directed the movie "We Are Marshall," set to open nationally on Dec. 22, which tells the story of the Thundering Herd's recovery from the country's worst sports disaster.
Matt Hempel/The Herald-Dispatch Former Marshall University assistant coach Red Dawson speaks Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, during Marshall University's 36th memorial service honoring the 75 people who died in the 1970 plane crash that claimed the lives of most of the football team, its coaches and some supporters. Dawson, who contributed to the rebuilding of Marshall's football team, spoke at the ceremony for the first time in its 36-year history.
Matt Hempel/The Herald-Dispatch Movie director McG signs autographs Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, before that start of Marshall University's 36th memorial service honoring the 75 people who died in the 1970 plane crash that claimed the lives of most of the football team, its coaches and some supporters. McG directed the movie "We Are Marshall," set to open nationally on Dec. 22, which tells the story of the Thundering Herd's recovery from the country's worst sports disaster.
Matt Hempel/The Herald-Dispatch Former Marshall University assistant coach Red Dawson speaks Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, during Marshall University's 36th memorial service for the 75 people who died in the 1970 plane crash. Dawson, who contributed to the rebuilding of Marshall's football team, spoke at the ceremony for the first time in its 36-year history.
Sharon Ruffin, left, widow of former Marshall player Nate Ruffin and actress Kate Mara, center, stand during the presentation of the colors Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 during Marshall University?s 36th memorial service honoring the 75 people who died in the 1970 crash of a plane carrying the school?s football team. Mara plays a character in the movie "We Are Marshall," set to open nationally on Dec. 22, that tells the story of the Thundering Herd's recovery from the country's worst sports disaster.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Scenes from the movie "We Are Marshall" were shot at 1300 Oakview Heights in Kenova.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Scenes from the movie "We Are Marshall" were shot at 1300 Oakview Heights in Kenova.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Scenes from the movie "We Are Marshall" were shot at 1300 Oakview Heights in Kenova.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Scenes from the movie "We Are Marshall" were shot at 1300 Oakview Heights in Kenova.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Scenes from the movie "We Are Marshall" were shot at 1300 Oakview Heights in Kenova.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch More than a hundred people stand in line at the box office of the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, waiting to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch More than a hundred people stand in line at the box office of the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, waiting to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch More than a hundred people stand in line at the box office of the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, waiting to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch More than a hundred people stand in line at the box office of the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, waiting to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Andrew Barksdale of Huntington and Jessica Blair of Hampton, Va., proudly display that they are the first two people in line at the box office doors of the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, waiting to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch More than a hundred people stand in line at the box office of the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, waiting to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Ticket buyers try to stay warm as they wait in line at the box office of the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch More than a hundred people stand in line at the box office of the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, waiting to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Andrew Barksdale of Huntington sits against the box office doors of the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, waiting to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere. Barksdale, first in line for tickets, arrived late Sunday night.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall University Vice President of Communications Keith Spears greets those waiting to purchase tickets to the "We Are Marshall" premiere at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch At right, Marshall University student Cindy Schnably purchases the first "We Are Marshall" movie premiere ticket at Marquee Cinemas at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at Marquee Cinemas at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at Marquee Cinemas at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch The lines weaken after "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets sold out at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Those in line are informed that "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets were sold out at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch A large crowd lines up to purchase "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets went on sale at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall University Vice President of Communications Keith Spears speaks to those purchasing "We Are Marshall" movie premiere tickets at the Marquee Cinema at Pullman Square Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Huntington.
Some "We Are Marshall" actors attended the annual memorial service on Nov. 14, 2006. Keith-Albee green carpet premiere tickets went on sale Nov. 13, 2006. General movie premiere tickets went on sale Nov. 27, 2006.
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