LEGACY NEWS
Lives We Remember, Now and Forever
Alexander Horanzy (1922 – 2020), U.S. Army veteran who survived Pearl Harbor
Horanzy was stationed with the 24th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks on December 7, 1941.
Johnny Nash (1940 -2020), ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ singer
The song was a number one hit in 1972.
Eddie Van Halen (1955 – 2020), legendary Van Halen guitarist
He created his own sound that influenced so many guitarists.
Rudolph “Val” Archer (1929 – 2020), Tuskegee Airman who served in three wars
Archer trained as a Tuskegee Airman and served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
Thomas Jefferson Byrd (1950 – 2020), actor known for Spike Lee films
Byrd was nominated for a Tony Award in 2003 for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
Bob Gibson (1935–2020), Hall of Fame Cardinals pitcher
He racked up staggering strikeout totals with his intimidating fastball.
LEGACY VIDEOS
We look back on some of the lives of celebrities and newsmakers who died in August 2020. Our video tribute includes Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman; character actor Wilford Brimley; young activist Daisy Coleman; and many more.
View tributes to those who have died in the coronavirus pandemic.
Memorials for those lost that day, reflections on our grief, and more.
