The Livingston family, known as “The Ice Skating Sisters,” tragically died in a plane crash along with 60 others. 11-year-old Alydia and 14-year-old Everly were rising stars in figure skating, training with world-class skaters and participating in competitions around the country. Their parents, Donna and Peter, were devoted to their daughters’ skating careers. The sisters were described as having different personalities, with Alydia being outgoing and Everly more reserved. Everly overcame a knee injury to compete at a high level and was admired by many young skaters. The community in Ashburn, Virginia, where the Livingstons lived, was devastated by the loss of the family. The outpouring of grief included a memorial at their home rink, where therapy dogs were brought in to help skaters cope with the tragedy. Friends and neighbors remembered the Livingston family as loving and dedicated parents and the girls as hard-working and talented skaters. Everly’s potential as a future national team figure skater and even an Olympics contender was cut short by the tragic accident. The impact of their loss was felt deeply not only in the local skating community but also by those who saw the girls as role models and promising young athletes.
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