On September 11, 2001, Garnet Ace Bailey was aboard a flight that never landed. He was a Los Angeles Kings scout. His death, paired with the loss of a teammate in the same organization, faded from hockey memory. Twenty five years later the NHL marks the date with food bank work and league wide remembrance, and Bailey’s name is being reclaimed.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Who was Garnet Ace Bailey?
- A: Garnet Ace Bailey was a scout for the Los Angeles Kings who was aboard a flight on September 11, 2001 that never landed, dying in the 9/11 attacks.
- Q: Why did Bailey’s death fade from hockey memory?
- A: His death was paired with the loss of a teammate in the same organization and received little sustained coverage, causing his story to be largely forgotten within NHL history.
- Q: How is the NHL remembering Bailey 25 years later?
- A: The NHL now marks the date with league-wide remembrance and food bank work, and Bailey’s name is being reclaimed as part of that anniversary reflection.