3/ His reporting on the crash of PSA flight 182 contributed to a Pulitzer Prize for the Evening Tribune. He was on the ground in North Park within minutes of the crash, but the carnage took a toll on him: the scene reminded him of his Korean combat experiences.
📅 #OTD in 1978 – ✈️ PSA Flight 182 collides midair with a small Cessna over San Diego, raining destruction across the city in one of America’s worst midair collisions.
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@OnDisasters Don St. Germain was an employee that was working on board PSA Flight 182 when it crashed, nine years later his brother-in-law Douglas Arthur was the pilot of PSA Flight 1771, leaving Nikki St. Germain without a brother or a husband
On this day in 1978, PSA Flight 182 tragically collided with a C-172 near KSAN. We honor the victims and reflect on the lessons learned from this event. Join us in remembering this significant moment in aviation history. Read more here: https://t.co/vwIM5ZxVPL
46 years ago, our community was forever changed by the PSA Flight 182 crash. I promised a lasting memorial at Dwight & Nile, and today, that promise is fulfilled. A plaque now honors those impacted. Thank you to the families and advocates who never gave up hope. #PSAFlight182
TWO Celebration of Life memorials on the 45th anniversary of the crash of @PSA182Memorial in San Diego. Sept 25 at 8:45 am at Dwight and Nile AND at @saints_info A permanent memorial is still being pursued at or near the crash site. https://t.co/lAeHSmBTHV
Miss yesterday’s State of the City address? Check out @fox5sandiego coverage of the highlights of the speech. San Diego is facing enormous challenges but I’m confident we can work together to create a city that works for all of us. #SOTCSD
Thirty-two years ago I was a finalist in the Mayor For A Day essay contest. Tomorrow I’ll be sworn in as my hometown’s 37th Mayor. San Diego is an incredible place. My goal is to open the doors of opportunity wider for more of our city’s residents. #ForAllofUs