05-02-2025
‘Legacy on Ice': Live skating tribute to honor victims of American Airlines, helicopter crash
WASHINGTON () — Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Entertainment Gang and U.S. Figure Skating have announced 'Legacy on Ice,' a live skating tribute to honor the victims of the that happened on Jan. 29.
Among the 60 passengers aboard the American Airlines plane, nearly half were young skaters, parents or coaches coming back from a camp held in Wichita in coordination with the U.S. Fire Skating Championships, according to a report from the Washington Post.
'As we begin to heal from this devastating loss, we look forward to honoring the enduring memories of these athletes, coaches and family members who represented the best of the figure skating community,' said U.S. Figure Skating interim-CEO, Samuel Auxier. 'We can think of no better way of celebrating their legacies than through the sport they loved.'
The event, which Olympic champion Brian Boitano will co-host, will take place at Capital One Arena on March 2 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
'Our Greater Washington community is at its strongest when we come together as neighbors helping neighbors,' said Tonia Wellons, president and CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, representing the DCA Together Relief Fund established with the Capital Region Community Foundations. 'Our hope is that the DCA Together Relief Fund can in some small way help bring comfort and healing to the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy. Through the generosity of our community and partners, we will stand united in remembrance and resilience.'
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Legacy on Ice will honor the 67 people who died and raise money to support their families, as well as the first responders and aviation experts who, since this tragedy, have been working around the clock to bring closure to the community.
The proceeds will be equally distributed to the U.S. Figure Skating Family Support Fund, Greater Washington Community Foundation's 'DCA Together Relief Fund,' and the DC Fire and EMS Foundation.
'We are fortunate to have a platform to honor the 67 people we lost and remember the extraordinary impact they made during their lives,' said Ted Leonsis, chairman and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. 'By raising funds to support their families, we hope to provide a small amount of comfort during this terrible time.'
Groups attending the event to honor the victims and raise funds include:
Members of the Men's, Women's, Ice Dance and Pairs US National Figure Skating Teams
Figure skating 'legends and icons'
Members of DMV Skating Clubs
Members of the Skating Club of Boston
NHL's Washington Capitals
NBA's Washington Wizards
WNBA's Washington Mystics
NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go
MLB's Washington Nationals
MLS' D.C. United
NFL's Washington Commanders
NWSL's Washington Spirit
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Also attending the event are:
Ilia Malinin – Three-time U.S. champion, two-time ISU Grand Prix Final champion and 2024 world champion
Amber Glenn –Two-time U.S. champion and 2025 ISU Grand Prix Final champion
Madison Chock and Evan Bates – Six-time U.S. ice dance champions, three-time World ice dance champions and 2022 Olympic figure skating team champions
Alysa Liu – Two-time U.S. champion, 2025 U.S silver medalist and 2022 World bronze medalist
Tara Lipinski – U.S. champion, World champion and 1998 Olympic champion
Kristi Yamaguchi – U.S champion, World champion and 1992 Olympic champion
Scott Hamilton – Four-time U.S. champion, four-time World champion and 1984 Olympic champion
Johnny Weir – Three-time U.S. champion and two-time Olympian
Organizers noted that more attendees will soon be announced. Tickets will go on sale on Feb.10 at 10 a.m. on the Ticketmaster website.
'The victims' families and our first responders are forever connected by this tragedy,' said Amy C. Mauro, Esq., executive director, DC Fire & EMS Foundation. 'We are grateful that this tribute honors them together. The DC Fire & EMS Foundation will always be there for our first responders because they are always there for us.'
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