It’s a heartbreaking day for America. On Wednesday night, tragedy struck when an American Airlines plane collided mid-air with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C. The fatal crash left no survivors, including members of the U.S. figure skating community. As the devastating news reverberates globally, U.S. soccer icon Alex Morgan has joined the nation in mourning.
On Thursday, U.S. Figure Skating confirmed that several members of the skating community were aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, including athletes, coaches, and family members. Simultaneously, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee CEO, Sarah Hirshland shared a heartfelt note on social media of Team USA, while expressing her condolences on the tragic loss.
“We are devastated, and there are truly no words to capture the depth of our sorrow,” read Hirshland’s lengthy message shared on @teamusa’s official Instagram account. “These Olympic hopefuls represented the bright future of Team USA, embodying the very essence of what it means to represent our country – perseverance, resilience, and hope.”
“They were remarkable young people and talents, passionately pursuing their dreams, and they will forever hold a cherished place in the Team USA family.” Notably, this post caught the eye of Alex Morgan, who in a heartbeat, reshared this message on her Instagram story. The USWNT icon also seems to be struck by the shocking events in the history of the American skating community.
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