Flight 629 Memorial Board announces Elvis tribute concert fundraiser in Mead

A significant initiative to honor the victims of Flight 629 took center stage during the Longmont City Council meeting on March 4, 2025. The council was updated on plans for a memorial dedicated to the 44 lives lost in the tragic 1955 plane crash, which occurred at Highway 66 and County Road 13.

The board overseeing the memorial project announced a fundraiser scheduled for May 10 at Mead High School, featuring an Elvis Presley tribute concert aimed at raising awareness and funds for the memorial. Community members were encouraged to attend and promote the event, with further advertising details to follow.

The memorial aims to recognize not only the victims but also the heroic efforts of citizen responders who rushed to the crash site in a time when formal emergency services were limited. The board highlighted the historical significance of the event, noting that it led to changes in safety regulations and emergency response protocols.

Becky Tizon, vice president of the Flight 629 memorial board, emphasized the importance of Longmont's involvement in the tragedy, recalling how local citizens and first responders played a crucial role in the aftermath. She presented Mayor Peck with a commemorative challenge coin from the Denver Police Museum, symbolizing unity among the cities affected by the crash.

The council was urged to support the memorial project, which seeks to honor the collective memory of the victims and the community's response to the disaster. As the 70th anniversary of the crash approaches, the board is actively seeking community champions to help bring this important memorial to fruition.