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As I recall back in August of 1987, I remember being on my way home from Oregon State where I was attending college. I was to go and celebrate my birthday, which was on the 25th. I could not help but to cancel all birthday's celebrations in honor of the loss of life for the Flight of 255. I remember a bit of guilt as I headed back to college, safely. This moment of my life will always be remembered. God Bless.
VanNess <Vanness1966@yahoo.com>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 21:28:09 (MDT)

Hidi Ja, I love you and miss you. Losing you just as we were entering our senior year of high school was tragic for so many of us. Everyone loved you. Your presence was missed, and your energy never forgotten. I think of you often and miss your smile. I tell my children about you, and our rides in your 'bug', our laughs we shared together and our friendship. Your friendship has forever been engraved into my heart. Missing you always.
Hidi Ja's friend
CA USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 23:00:14 (MDT)

I have always felt that Northwest 255 was an "overlooked" crash, as far as aviation disasters go. Other accidents, such as USAir 427 or United 232, seem to garner far more attention. I don't know why this is; that the souls aboard the aircraft died due to cockpit error makes the crash all that more tragic. I am a Phoenix resident, and I was completely unaware that the doomed aircraft was bound for our beloved Sky Harbor Airport, and so many Valley residents were lost! Sky Harbor: it is a name that evokes peaceful images, doesn't it? I do believe that the souls of NW 255 are in their own sky harbor, at peace. The 20-year anniversary is quickly arriving; perhaps I shall pressure Valley media to give this somber anniversary more than just a passing glance.
Laura Linger <laura@thelingers.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 15:12:34 (MDT)

My heart continues to go out to the victims family members of Flight 255. I can't believe it's been 17 years since this deadly accident took place and I remember it like it was yesterday. Cecelia Cichan is a living miracle and I wish her the best at what she's apiring in life. I visit the site every time I fly out of Detroit Metro and continue to ask myself, why didn't Flight 255 take out and drift across country to Phoenix? I wanted to become an airline pilot and the two pilots always cross my mind when I'm at the crash site. To all the families of the victims, you all have my heart. Take care everyone.
Jerome E. Flowers <jflower12@hotmail.com>
Toledo, OH USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 10:38:12 (MDT)

I remember the crash 17 years ago, it seems like yesterday. I keep remembering the little child Cecelia, she was just a child. I hope that Cecelia is doing fine and that she is happy. Cecelia's life was so tragic for such a small child.
coleen <totalbabe30@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 18:14:38 (MDT)

Thank you for this website. It was an honor to know, and be a student of, Jane Tanfield and Suzanne Underwood, at ASU College of Architecture. They were, and still are, our friends. Their patience, humour and wisdom continue to be a blessing to myself...and the entire class of '87. We have not forgotten you two.
Russ Ferris <Earth2fuff@aol.com>
Tempe, AZ USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 05:25:25 (MDT)

I lost my best friend Deanna Marie Presti on Flight 255. A day does not go by that I dont think of her. I watch my children play and wonder what her children would have been like. I think of her family and how they are doing. It was a long time ago but sometimes it feels like yesterday. I miss her!! I hope she knows that, I will never forget . I love you De De!
Christy Sevey <twinmom@seveyvideo.com>
Apache Junction, Az USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 00:23:40 (MDT)

My brother, Matthew McLaughlin and his fiance were on the flight; Matt was one of (13)children, (5) boys and (8) girls. I am the youngest. We are having a family reunion this coming week in Michigan, June 2-6. I have "coincidently" met many people through out the years who either knew people on the plane or worked the wreck. God has put it on my heart write of how the tragedy has transformed my family and brought us all closer to Him. Yes, of course, we suffered greatly for our loss. But through Gods grace we were able to heal, forgive, and love one another in a totally new way. God is sooooo good! I will never forget that day...the smell...the sound...the people...But now...God does not want us to suffer in vain...There is great purpose in His plan always...Thank you for letting me speak from the heart.
Sarah McLaughlin <sarahm@mail.theauditgroup.com>
St. Louis, MO USA - Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 19:23:37 (MDT)

I remember the crash and often think about it as I pass by that section of I-94. I was married a week after the crash and I often remember the two events together. I am glad that Cecelia is well today and thank God for small miracles!
D Walt
Dearborn, MI USA - Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 18:56:40 (MDT)

I was 9 years old when this happened, it is one of my earliest memories. I am glad there is a website to remember everyone. I always keep them in my thoughts on the anniversary. I am just sad that no one in Arizona seems to remember it, especially the newspapers and tv station. I hope there is a lot more coverage of the event on the 20th anniversary since there was nothing on the 15th anniversary. Someday I will visit the site too.
Javier Campos <javier.campos@asu.edu>
Chandler, AZ USA - Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 02:46:49 (MDT)

I always think about that accident that happened in 1987, i was 14 yrs old and in 7th grade. I was watching the tv and reading the newspaper about what had happened and the images definitly stick with you. I always think about that little girl that had survived and how i felt so bad for her and her family. Me and my husband the other day were talking about how she was doing or what happened to her. I drive past the area of where it had happened i get very tearyeyed and i just stare at everything of where it happened and cant believe thats where it actually happened. Thats probly one of the reasons why I dont go on a plane, its the same with my husband. we both never been on plane and probly never will. I just hope that something like that never happens again.
hoskins
redford, mi USA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 22:13:36 (MDT)

I just wanted to say that I appreciate this memorial site. I never go a day without thinking about the people on Flight 255.
Cecelia
Tuscaloosa, AL USA - Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 23:45:47 (MDT)

Thanks to those of you who have thus far responded to this guestbook for the Northwest Flight 255 Memorial website. Though it's approaching 17 years, it's nice to know that SOME people haven't forgotten when many of us family members have felt for years that this plane crash has mostly gone unnoticed;as if it never happened. We don't look for sympathy, just the opportunity to remember our loved ones in "our own way." We family members of air disasters support eachother in the struggle to go on with life and also work to further the cause of safer air travel. Yes, we have moved on, but No WE WILL NEVER FORGET! Unless you have walked in our shoes, you can't even begin to understand why we can't forget. Again, thank you.
Tony Zanger <ynot81261@antila.net>
Monroe, MI USA - Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 21:37:45 (MDT)

I work with a man my job and he had a son who was on flight 255 that crashed back in 1987. How he described it was just terrible. I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Scott Sarver <scott_sarver@cox.net>
El Mirage, AZ USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 16:06:35 (MDT)

Driving by the airport seeing all of the construction by the airport and I-94 I began to think about that summer. I was 17 at the time of the crash and had to fly home from Colorado during the month of August. I remember my father being terrified. My thoughts are with all of you. I hope that time has been a comfort for you. Does anyone know how Cecelia Cichan is. She should be 21 years old if I am correct.
Craig Stanczyk <craig13@tc3net.com>
lincoln park, mi. USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 11:21:26 (MDT)

God Bless John Edwards from Crossing Over! We attended his Los Angeles preformance on August 21, and Hidi Ja came thru, along with her Grampa, Ben. For anyone who does not believe in the after life, you need to re-think that. My Hidi sees and hears many aspects of our lives. She also now has our beloved "Flakey Jake" with her! And she is aware of this new website and says she and the others really appreciate it.
Mary Ann Ratliff & Orville McGee <Hidija@aol.com>
Santa Ana, CA USA - Friday, August 22, 2003 at 15:44:43 (MDT)

I attended the August 16 Memorial Service this past weekend, and was pleased to see that there are still enough of us that find it helpful to attend this Memorial Gathering each year. And for those of you who can't, I'm sure you all also remember in your own way!
Mary Ann Ratliff & Orville McGee <Hidija@aol.com>
Santa Ana, CA USA - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 19:34:46 (MDT)

Congatulations on this new website everyone. It is about time. I stopped at the memorial a year or so ago. I've past it a million times and have always wanted to see it. As the anniversary passed again, I hope this site will let everyone remember the victims and their families. God bless.
Kevin Nisbet <The_nisbets@rogers.com>
London, Ont. Canada -Sunday, August 17, 2003 at 15:48:39 (MDT)

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