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Memorial Wall
Dedicated to those who have loved and
supported aviation
Memorial
Wall Application |
Memorial
Wall Guidelines | Sample
Biography/Photo Page
A Monument to Aviation Enthusiasts
 Honor
the memory of that special someone whose support and passion for aviation
positively impacted your life by dedicating a plaque on EAA’s Memorial Wall.
Located on the edge of Pioneer Airport near the Fergus Chapel, the Memorial
Wall provides a dignified place for families and friends to remember and honor
these loved ones. Its centerpiece is a monument formed of thousands of stones
brought to Oshkosh from EAA members' home states and countries. On both sides
of the centerpiece, bronze plaques are installed annually to honor individuals
whose names were submitted for permanent recognition. The Memorial Wall is
our way of saying, “thank you,” to them for sharing their talents and
enthusiasm and for inspiring a new generation of passionate aviation
enthusiasts.
Join Our 2012 Dedication Ceremony
EAA’s annual dedication service at AirVenture
honors the legacy of the Memorial Wall's inductees from the previous year. This
year’s ceremony will be held on the last Sunday of AirVenture, Sunday, July 29, at 11 a.m. Guests should arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. This heartwarming service includes a poignant reading of the names
in honor of the new inductees. It concludes with a breathtaking “missing man”
formation flight overhead along with the playing of “Taps.”
To
have your special tribute recognized during this year’s dedication ceremony
at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, your order must be in by Monday, April 9.
 Honoring Each Legacy
With a donation of $350 or more, you can personalize the plaque with the person’s
name and outstanding details of their life.
Each Memorial Wall plaque inscription allows for
two text lines consisting of 28 characters each (includes spaces, punctuation,
etc.). Special commemorative rubbing paper will be available before and after
the service for guests to make individual rubbings of the plaque.
“Each Memorial Wall plaque inscription allows for two text lines (first and last name on first line) consisting of 28 characters each (includes spaces, punctuation, etc. See examples).
Each Memorial wall inductee also receives a
one-page biography (500 words max. plus photo due June 11, 2012) in the 2012 Memorial Wall
Registry Album. (See
an example.) The album will be added to the collection from past
years including the biographies and photos of all previous inductees. Albums
are available for viewing at the Chapel during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and are
also accessible throughout the year upon request at the EAA AirVenture Museum.
If you would like to remember a friend or loved
one by participation in the EAA Memorial Wall program, please email development@eaa.org
or phone 920-426-6563 or 800-236-1025.
Map
of Memorial Wall location
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