"Legacy on Ice" benefit show in D.C. (March 2, 2025) and ways to help those affected by the air tragedy over the Potomac River

[Lanie]

I cried through all that.

Scott’s prayer no doubt was well meaning but felt awkward.

I hate Imagine.

 

[Garden Kitty]

I like the way they are recognizing the skating related victims individually with a related skater in their honor. It's a lovely personal touch,

 

[Rukia]

Sarah's basics are really lovely in a way her competitive programs never seem to show off

 

[BittyBug]

Sarah looks shook.

 

[Aceon6]

Brian, you can’t remember Dwyer’s name?

 

[BittyBug]

I find the chipperiness of the old-timers, legends thought they may be, to be inappropriate.

 

[Wyliefan]

I wouldn't have recognized Kulik. Maybe it's just because I haven't seen him in so long.

 

[Garden Kitty]

I read somewhere that Monumental Sports helped underwrite the event and donated $200K, so they deserve the shout outs.

 

[floridaice]

I knew his face was familiar in the group number!

 

[Karen-W]

I find the chipperiness of the old-timers, legends thought they may be, to be inappropriate.

Yes, it's throwing me off. Like... They're treating this as a reunion, rather than remembering the very somber reason for this event.

 

[kedrin]

Yeah- I do not receognise him either.

 

[floridaice]

Boitano has skating videos on Instagram almost daily, would have loved to just see him glide around the rink.

ed: Just one spread eagle would have been enough

 

[Karen-W]

I wouldn't have recognized Kulik. Maybe it's just because I haven't seen him in so long.

Same! But, he's in far better shape for his age than Urmanov, who really is quite unrecognizable from 30 years ago!

 

[Desperado]

During the group number, I thought Kulik was Viktor Petrenko…

 

[jennysk8oboe]

When I saw the list of skaters I never thought it would be Ilia Kulik who brought me to tears God bless him.

 

[skatfan]

Not very inclusive.

Agreed. This is a public event.

 

[Rukia]

I thought Kulik's tribute was really really good especially as he kind of loosened up and let go towards the end

 

[Garden Kitty]

When I saw the list of skaters I never thought it would be Ilia Kulik who brought me to tears God bless him.

Agreed. I found his performance very touching, especially the little kiss at the end.

 

[skatfan]

I thought Kulik's tribute was really really good especially as he kind of loosened up and let go towards the end

Yes, he’s still an amazing skater

 

[victorskid]

I saw a comment about this Tribute being a "celebration" of the lives lost rather than a memorial per se. It is always hard to strike the right balance.

 

[Karen-W]

Agreed. This is a public event.

Actually, no, it's not. It is a private event that is being livestreamed for the entire world to see. There is no requirement to push religion out of it completely. That's not what the 1st Amendment is about at all with regards to religion - in either the public or private sphere of American life & culture.

 

[her grace]

I loathe "Imagine" and find it actually more offensive than a Christian prayer, to be honest. And I'd feel the same if it was prayer from any other religion. "Imagine" is just generic, idealistic crap that lacks true conviction of belief and faith. I appreciate the prayer because it comes from a place of real faith. The same would be true of any other religious prayer.

I don’t think the showy introduction for Hamilton set him up well, and then the corporate nature of prayer that expects every head to bow for a specifically-Christian prayer doesn’t feel very respectful of others’ beliefs.

OTOH, if Hamilton skated to a Christian hymn like “Rock of Ages” or whatever is played at Christian funerals these days, I think it wouldn’t have come across as offensive.

 

[Aceon6]

I saw a comment about this Tribute being a "celebration" of the lives lost rather than a memorial per se. It is always hard to strike the right balance.

I’m thinking they’re building to that in the 2nd half. Maybe wishful thinking.

 

[skatfan]

Actually, no, it's not. It is a private event that is being livestreamed for the entire world to see. There is no requirement to push religion out of it completely. That's not what the 1st Amendment is about at all with regards to religion - in either the public or private sphere of American life & culture.

It is a public event in the sense that anyone can buy a ticket. And I am a pastor, so don’t go at me about when it’s appropriate to pray denominational prayers.

 

[Karen-W]

I don’t think the showy introduction for Hamilton set him up well, and then the corporate nature of prayer that expects every head to bow for a specifically-Christian prayer doesn’t feel very respectful of others’ beliefs.

OTOH, if Hamilton skated to a Christian hymn like “Rock of Ages” or whatever is played at Christian funerals these days, I think it wouldn’t have come across as offensive.

Fair point. The hammy intro did not set the moment up well at all.

 

[Spikefan]

Johnny is presenting the right tone as an announcer.

 

[Barbara Manatee]

Johnny gets it right.

 

[BittyBug]

Johnny's obvious heartbreak is killing me.

 

[Garden Kitty]

Johnny's personal comments about the two girls was beautiful.

 

[Flip Jump]

Johnny should have done all the hosting/announcing. He strikes the perfect balance.