About the Foundation
Cowboys Forever...
On September 7, 1996, nearly 25 years after the accident, the football jerseys of the eight young ballplayers, and a coaching jacket for their coach were formally retired at halftime of the Gunnison High School football game.
In honor of those we lost, the jersey numbers and coaching jacket are are now displayed in the Gunnison High School commons as a permanent tribute to those who died far too young. They remain our “Cowboys Forever”. In honor of those we lost,
The goals of The 1971 GHS Football Memorial Foundation, Inc. are to remember those who perished and to let their families know we will never forget these team members. We will strive to grant scholarships and bus safety awards to deserving recipients in honor and in memory of our fallen teammates. Please consider supporting us in this effort.
The Foundation
The 1971 GHS Football Memorial Foundation, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that is dedicated to honoring the memory of of those who died.
To learn more about the impact this had and continues to have on our community, visit our home page.
Help their memory live on...
Monies raised by this 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation go toward scholarships and the promotion of bus safety. Nearly 100% of all donations go toward the scholarship fund and continue to help GHS graduates who have shown an ability to overcome adverse circumstances continue their education.
Donations may also be sent to:
The 1971 GHS Football Memorial Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 482
Gunnison, CO 81230
Foundation Objectives:
Retire the jerseys and coaching jacket from those who lost their lives in 1971.
On September 7, 1996, nearly 25 years after the accident, the football jerseys of the eight young ballplayers, and a coaching jacket for their coach were formally retired at halftime of the Gunnison High School football game.
Award annual scholarships to at least one female and one male Gunnison High School Graduate.
Visit our scholarship page to view past and current recipients of the 1971 GHS Football Memorial Scholarship.
Monitor bus safety on local, state, national levels to assure the safety of our children is never compromised.
Each year, we recognize an outstanding member of the Gunnison Watershed School District RE1J Transportation Team. Visit our bus safety page to learn more.