A wood cross for every of the sixty-seven folks killed in Wednesday’s crash between an American Airways flight and an Military Black Hawk helicopter is being planted firmly within the floor close to the Potomac River.
The makeshift memorial was being constructed Friday morning off of the George Washington Memorial Parkway to recollect and honor the 67 victims.
Artist Roberto Marquez stated he was moved by the tragedy and obtained in his truck, which he used to drive the 20 hours from Dallas, Texas, all the best way to Washington, D.C.
Marquez lower, painted and was establishing the crosses, every adorned with colourful flowers in a present of assist for the households and associates grieving these misplaced within the crash. Drivers heading down the parkway might see the Texan planting the crosses amid morning rain showers.
“I feel that when you want to do something, you do it regardless,” he stated. “The people that died, they suffered the biggest sacrifice. For me to come and build the crosses, this small gesture of support, it is something I do with all my heart.”
Marquez stated the memorial is about bringing damage folks collectively.
Greater than 20 victims had been recognized as of Friday morning, together with younger determine skaters, coaches and oldsters.
Roberto Marquez constructs makeshift memorial close to the Potomac River.
