On what would have been his twenty - fifth birthday , his body was returned to his birthplace for burial .
Spectators picked the wreckage clean looking for souvenirs , including Ely 's gloves , tie , and cap .
On what would have been Ely 's twenty - fifth birthday , Ely 's body was returned to his birthplace for burial .
Spectators picked the wreckage clean looking for souvenirs , including Ely 's gloves , tie , and cap .