1980: Skydiver’s stunt at Gateway Arch ends in tragedy Kenneth Swyers of Overland parachutes above the Gateway Arch and lands on top, then falls down the north leg when his parachute deflates ...

On Nov. 22, 1980, Kenneth Swyers of Overland parachutes above the Gateway Arch and lands on top, then falls down the north leg when his parachute deflates.

Gary A. Hale Ogden - Tues., Nov. 30, 2021 at age 80. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sharon; children, Darcie (Bob) Kozlowski, Tracy ...

In 1980, 33-year-old Kenneth Swyers—deemed a highly skilled parachutist—jumped from a plane onto the top of the Arch, according to an archived St. Louis Post-Dispatch article.

Learn about the adventures and misadventures of St. Louis’ historical figures such as Thomas Targee, James Eads and Kenneth Swyers, and how they helped shape the history and lore of the area.

Eliza Swyers parked her RV in front of the Bonavista Advanced Education and Skills centre to protest the building's closure and stop equipment from being moved out.