The Squadron doesn’t exist except for all of the many
volunteers and their vital contributions. Especially during the airshow
when hundreds of volunteers make it all happen. This year again many
worked hard in the boiling sun to sell tickets and to park cars. Many
others worked the flight line and all of the other areas of need. Thanks
to all of you. Throughout the year as the many projects take shape the
Wednesday and Saturday volunteers toil to bring about the results that
we all enjoy. Pat Furgeson’s efforts to paint the tank and the ambulance
as well as the B-4 maintenance stand have finalized these projects. Don
Bell organized the ambulance work with countless hours by his team
consisting of Steve Evans and Hank Barrows. Steve and Hank also put
forth many hours to move the C- 45 to near completion. Hanks son Patrick
of San Diago made seat cessions and waist covers for the A-26. Even his
wife Joan created streamers for the planes as well as creating the
beautiful flower gardens. Many of which she donated to the Squadron at
no cost.
This is indeed a family affair when it comes to
volunteers. Branson and wife Melinda were here Saturday night of the
airshow well after midnight repairing the primary generator to keep our
vendors operating.
Special thanks to Steve Kenney of Nationwide Rental and
HAS member Jim Sullivant for the free use of the generator and the
midnight replacement to keep the show on.
By the way it was Pat Ferguson who roasted the pig for
the Saturday night dinner hosted by HAS at the hangar.
How about the superb efforts of Barb Seymour for all of
her organization of the volunteers. Barb is and was everywhere doing an
outstanding job. She was even responsible for a lot of the excellent
publicity for the show. A lady of many hats.
Then there was Diane McDaniel who put together the
honoree program with the WASP and Rosie Riveters.
Warren Roberts and his flight line crew did a great job
on the flight line once again. There was many compliments from the
pilots. Jerry, Wayne, Bruce were everywhere. Speedy made a trip to
Toledo and Cincinnati for the squadron during the show.
Melinda and Amy worked for hours behind the scenes doing
the vital job with finances. Ramiro and his associates hauled trash all
weekend without stop.
Dick was hard at work on the video of the show and
sharing his enthusiasm with the pilots. Special thanks to ‘Scott’ Greg
Morehead for all his work arranging special appearances and the dinner
at Shaw’s.
All year long the Wednesday crew works endless yours on
our projects. Herold was here all week end for the show.
But any attempt to mention everyone is impossible
because there was just too many of you. We apologize for not having
space to name everyone and extend out deepest thanks.
from your fellow squadron members.
