February 12, 2018 marks the 55th anniversary of the loss of Flight 705. That day our lives were forever changed. Today we remember family members, friends, and the crew of Flight 705 with love and gratitude for the time we had with them. Here’s to our collective memories that still capture the essence of who these individuals were and what they meant to us. It is my hope that in the coming years a permanent memorial may be erected to them at Everglades National Park.
Everglades National Park Press Release, February 12, 2013
Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 705 
This will always be a day to remember two people who played such an important role in my life. Our love and thoughts for all who lost loved ones that day. Thankful for the time we did have with them prior to this day 55 years ago.
Dear Greg – I had just turned 16 and lost my Mom, Sally Smigiel on Northwest 705..my father was very afraid of flying so he insisted that they fly separate planes – I thank God for his decision, as I would have lost both parents that day had my Dad not flown separately….I miss my beautiful Mom every day……janice
It’s just commendable that people still remember the loved one’s who were
lost that tragic day…Thank you for doing that..
It’s an honor.
Raymond – my Mom was someone I could never not acknowledge her loss, even as many years as have gone by, not a day goes by that I don’t think of her….
Thanks to all who visited this place on this day and left your thoughts. They resonate in ways we can only imagine.
I hope we never stop doing this – it helps the heart to just be with others who had a loved one on flight 705….never to be forgotten……..
Absolutely Janice.
Thank you for posting this, he was my uncle and although I never got to meet him I know my mom and whole family was so deeply grieved by the loss.
Hi Sheila. Welcome to the 705 website. Who was your uncle?