OSU Homecoming Parade Tragedy Memorial - Stillwater, OK
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Almost three years to the date of the OSU Homecoming Parade tragedy, a sculpture titled Stillwater Strong was dedicated to the victims
Waymark Code: WMZFDQ
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2018
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On October 24, 2015, OSU fans were celebrating Homecoming at the parade when a car plowed thru a barricade at a high speed, killing 4 people and injuring 50. The First Responders and others nearby came together to fully sport everyone hurt in this horrific accident.
The Stillwater Strong Memorial is located on the north side of Hall of Fame Ave, one block west of Main St. The blue and orange ribbon stands about 5 feet tall on top of a 3 foot high base. Two benches sit in front of the sculpture, and another plaque is on a base behind the benches. An approximately 20' wide concrete circle is the base for the memorial and benches.
Text on sculpture plaque:
Stillwater Strong
On October 24, 2015 at 10:30 A.M., at the intersection of Hall of Fame Ave. and Main St., "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" and the city of Stillwater suffered a tragedy resulting in the loss of four precious lives and injuries to over 50 others.
Lives were forever altered when a car crashed through a barricade and into OSU Alumni Homecoming Parade spectators. Yet in one of our darkest hours, our community came together as never before, showing that no matter how dire the circumstance, we are, and will always be STILLWATER STRONG!
This memorial honors every victim, survivor, volunteer, first responder, and those medical personnel impacted by the OSU Homecoming parade tragedy.
Dedicated October 26, 2018
Text on Marvin Stone's plaque:
Marvin Lyle Stone, PhD
June 22, 1950
Flagler, Colorado
Marvin was a brilliant, internationally known researcher, who was involved in creating the Oklahoma Mesonet. He never stopped teaching, even after retirement. A devoted husband, he ate lunch nearly every day with Bonnie. The inseparable duo shared many adventures, backpacking, camping, and scuba diving around the globe.
Text on Bonnie Stone's plaque:
Bonnie Jean Flowers Stone
February 19, 1950
Kim, Colorado
Bonnie loved riding her bike to work, never complaining about the weather. Highly intelligent though very humble, she was beloved across the OSU campus. She was a patient mentor and knowledgeable resource for everyone from deans to freshmen. A thoughtful wife, daughter, aunt, and sister, we can still hear her unforgettable giggle.
Text on Nash Lucas' plaque:
Nash Conrad Lucas
April 24, 2013
Weatherford, Oklahoma
He loved to sing and dance. Nash had a special admiration for big John Deere tractors and wanted to drive them. He often "cooked" for his family and made up stories to books he could not yet read. He had a big sense of humor and loved making people laugh.
Text on Nikita Nakal's plaque:
Nikita Prabhakar Nakal
January 20, 1992
Mumbai, India
She loved music and enjoyed cooking, learning much about both online. Nikita was a loving, generous, and caring young women, and her cute smile changed all our lives. She loved her family and friends unconditionally and we relish our memories of her every single day. We love her and feel her presence around us all the time.
Here is a link to the OSU news of the memorial dedication:
Disaster Date: 10/24/2015
Date of dedication: 10/26/2018
Memorial Sponsors: The memorial was funded through a donation drive led by the Stillwater Strong Memorial Committee and members of the Leadership Stillwater Class XXVI.
Parking Coordinates: N 36° 07.637 W 097° 03.576
Disaster Type: Sociological
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
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