On this day in 1982, an Air Florida 737 crashed into the Potomac River.
It was also a day for heroes, such as the stories of passengers Arland Williams and Lenny Skutnik plus bystander Roger Olian. The 3 were awarded the Coast Guard Gold Lifesaving Medal.
Later, the bridge was renamed the Arland D. Williams Jr. Memorial Bridge.
It was a day of tragedy and heroes!
It was also a day for heroes, such as the stories of passengers Arland Williams and Lenny Skutnik plus bystander Roger Olian. The 3 were awarded the Coast Guard Gold Lifesaving Medal.
Later, the bridge was renamed the Arland D. Williams Jr. Memorial Bridge.
It was a day of tragedy and heroes!
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