Mariner's Church of Detroit - TV17.org.

In 1975 The Reverend Richard Ingalls reacted to the sinking of the Great Lakes freighter by praying alone and ringing the church's bell 29 times -- one for each man lost. News and newspapers across the world reported this story, including one read by singer Gordon Lightfoot; he responded by writing the song "The Wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald." Each year since, Mariners' Church has held a memorial service commemorating the men who were on board.

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[roscoejohn]

2010

[roscoejohn]

I seen that church in a tv show.

[StarGazer650]

I worked in the 400 Tower of the Ren Cen when this happened and used to go to this church. I live in GPW.

[lyricalaska]

I sang at this church from about 1983 through 1999

[andymap01]

It's okay, if he's not in heaven we're all screwed. I'm at college now, haven't been to church in awhile, I miss it there. Have you ever been to Mariners?

[freedumb2003]

Great video -- I am sorry for your loss, andymap01.

[freedumb2003]

34 years ago, today.

[andymap01]

So like honest to god, thats my grandpa talking there...I miss him, hes in a better place, im sure of that...God Bless him!

[BeerMakesYouSchmart]

Nice video.

[Mudhooks]

Thank you for sharing this with us....