Calls for memorial

I have had contact from a relative of hostess Alice Scribner who has expressed an interest that a memorial should be erected to commemorate the memory of those aboard.

I have written to the Porter County museum to see if they have any further information or may be able to put me in contact with someone local who may share in the goal of a memorial.

Considering the historical importance of United trip 23 and the circumstances surrounding its demise I think a memorial in Chesterton or at the crash site would be most appropriate.

There are other people who have also expressed an interest in a memorial for this tragedy.

I personally think one is long overdue.

NBC news item on 80th anniversary.

This items appears on NBC Chicago regarding United trip 23, 80 years ago. Some fascinating interviews...

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/80-Years-Later-Plane-Bombing-Remains-A-Mystery-226840081.html

80th anniversary United 23 reg NC13304

It is 80 years ago today that United trip 23 exploded over Chesterton, Indiana with the loss of all 7 lives.

It was America's first sabotage of a commercial aircraft and possibly the first of its kind in the world.

An exhaustive FBI investigation turned up nothing in regards to the motive for destroying the Boeing 247D airliner.

It remains unsolved to this day.

Lest we forget.