Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial Site MS
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Description: The Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial Site in Mississippi is a tribute to the iconic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, particularly in memory of the band members who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash on October 20, 1977. The crash occurred near Gillsburg, Mississippi, and resulted in the deaths of lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, vocalist Cassie Gaines (Steve's sister), assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, and both pilots. The Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial Site, also known as the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Site, is located near the crash site in a remote wooded area of Mississippi. The memorial site includes a granite monument with the names of the band members and others who perished in the crash. It has become a place of pilgrimage for Lynyrd Skynyrd fans and rock music enthusiasts who want to pay their respects to the band and remember the tragic event.