[Just John]

I know I don't post often here and my pov probably amounts to sqaut but I don't much care what it's called as long as it still points back clearly to Jerry. I would really like to see him be honored through this. It's such a natural tie in because of his love for LU and sports and the traditions that starts and continues through the years would always point back to the founder of the school.

[flameshaw]

Actually I got the idea from reading about the olympic flame and the vessel that holds the flame is called a cauldron. Maybe another idea would be to call it the the Champions Cauldren, and focus on that part, but designate the flame as Falwell Flame. As some have already said, you can make something negative about anything, bottom line it can be called anything, but the idea is to honor Jerry and draw strength from the flame he has sparked/fueled within us all.

[common tater]

Actually I got the idea from reading about the olympic flame and the vessel that holds the flame is called a cauldron. Maybe another idea would be to call it the the Champions Cauldren, and focus on that part, but designate the flame as Falwell Flame. As some have already said, you can make something negative about anything, bottom line it can be called anything, but the idea is to honor Jerry and draw strength from the flame he has sparked/fueled within us all.

AGREED.....

[olldflame]

I may just be a little sensitive about the word cauldron because I was a theatre major and the first thing I think of when I hear it is the opening scene from McBeth.

[Libertine]

I may just be a little sensitive about the word cauldron because I was a theatre major and the first thing I think of when I hear it is the opening scene from McBeth.

Then, think of it this way.

'Double, double toil and trouble/
Fire burn and crock pot bubble.'

I think every theatre major in the world just felt a cold chill go down their spine.

[SuperJon]

There'll be an eternal flame at Doc's burial site.

[olldflame]

There'll be an eternal flame at Doc's burial site.

Anyone know where he will be buried?

[LUconn]

where is that going to be by the way? I was hoping he'd be able to get into the old city cemetary. I don't even know if they still bury people there though. But being an icon of the city, it seemed appropriate to me.



edit: What a great question oldflame.

[Sly Fox]

Yeah I saw that in the fishwrap today as well. But we are the Flames (plural) and I don't think his burial flame would lessen any other fire tribute son campus. Just my two cents worth.

And Just John, your opinion is valuable regardless of post counts because you are a part fo the LU family.

[Sly Fox]

where is that going to be by the way? I was hoping he'd be able to get into the old city cemetary. I don't even know if they still bury people there though. But being an icon of the city, it seemed appropriate to me.

He's being buried on the lawn outside of the Carter Glass mansion facing Worthington Field. In other words, the opposite side of the mansion from the Lakin grave and memorial to aborted babies.

[LUconn]

The memorial is outside the God Parent home, which is accross the highway. Unless there's 2. Maybe it was moved at some point.

[LUconn]

but anway, the flame is gonna be by the mansion. The Torchbearer would simply have to march from there down to the FOC to meet up with the team. That march itself could be part of a tradition.

[Sly Fox]

The memorial was in the old mansion swimming pool when I wa sin school next to the chapel. It may have been moved at some point. Remember I'm an Old Hag.

[common tater]

but anway, the flame is gonna be by the mansion. The Torchbearer would simply have to march from there down to the FOC to meet up with the team. That march itself could be part of a tradition.

Oh yeah, that would be cool. Have whoever is the "flame-bearer" du jour, march, run, walk, whatever from the eternal flame to the Champion Cauldren and light it, right before kickoff.......It would be symbolic of getting Jerry to the game. Interesting....

[TallyW]

Yeah sly... when they built the home across the street they created a memorial right along the road in front of the home. It's a great reminder when driving on that side of campus.

[whmatthews]

Every home game for the next year, or forever? I would think after a while it would become routine and not something to really remember and commemorate Jerry.

[TallyW]

It'd eventually become a "Why do we do that?" type of thing... but we've always said that traditions are needed and one or two honoring Dr. Falwell would be perfect. Especially if they pointed to some of his sayings... Champions for Christ is a big one.

[olldflame]

The "why do we do that?" question is what traditions are all about. It is oral history; the opportunity for one "generation" of students/fans to explain to the next why we do what we do. It's a good thing.

[PAmedic]

preach on, OLDFLAME.

exactly.

we've been screaming for years about no tradition- here's the opportunity to start some that have meaning, that aren't contrived .

[TDDance234]

Personally, I'd rather the "eternal flame" sit on top of the FOC burning over the field. I was looking today during commencement and it almost looks too perfect of a place.

[pointguard4christ]

Maybe before the first home football game they can light a flame somewhere in the stadium to start out the season and maybe have it stay there until the last home game. That way it doesn't get to repetitious and we still have a great tradition every year honoring Dr. Falwell.

[timhoughton]

I too really like the flame idea. I know this is far fetched, but imagine a cauldron on top of the FOC front and center, and an eagle flying in from the mansion to light it. Of course I have no clue how this would or could be possible. Or maybe an eagle could fly in carrying a red necktie to leave hanging on something atop the FOC during games.

[JDUB]

i like the necktie idea. maybe they could do something with that

[Fumblerooskies]

It would be nice if the school got a ribbon with the red necktie put on patches as the memorial on all our athletic teams' uniforms next year.

[flafan]

Love all the great ideas from everyone.

but just a another thought.... Instead of a flame atop the FOC, how about a tall structure on the opposite end of the field, behind the scoreboard, up on the hill, where it can be seen by everyone approaching campus and the field. As you look at it from the stands it would be between the flagpoles. It could be an tall, attractive pole or some stucture with a huge flame on top.

It could be an eternal flame that would always light the way on to Liberty Campus.