The Paper of Miami County - Aug. 4, 2021

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August 4, 2021

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The groundbreaking ceremony for the National American Huey Museum will take place at their Bunker Hill location on August 14. The organization will also have the 15th annual Gathering of

Veterans & Patriots Aug. 14 and 15. Photo provided by American Huey 369 organization

Groundbreaking set for Huey Museum By Michelle Boswell A long-awaited event is about to take place in Miami County, and everyone is invited to witness history being made and contribute to its future as well. The National American Huey Museum groundbreaking will take place Saturday, Aug. 14 at 2901 W. Broadway, Bunker Hill, across from the Chrysler dealership. This event is part of the 15th Annual Gathering of Veterans & Patriots event taking place Aug. 14-15. John Walker and his organizers have been raising funds and will continue to do so until the museum is complete. The groundbreaking is just the beginning of the future museum. The 501c3 non-profit organization is in its third phase of fund raising. Those interested can have their name on the bronze plaque by making a $1,000 donation or more to the National American Huey History Museum. The mission for the organization is “to preserve the history of the Huey Helicopter, educate the public as to why they are important and to pay tribute to

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veterans from all wars.” The Gathering of Veterans & Patriots event is taking place at the future museum location for the third year in a row and much is planned for that weekend. Admission to this event is $10 for adults and $5 for students. After the National Anthem and flyover in the morning, the groundbreaking will take place. The annual auction on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. with Vietnam Veteran Auctioneer Rex Gordon. Lunch will be available both Saturday and Sunday by Rochester Meats & Deli. Music and sound system is being provided by DJ George Mize of Peru. Live music will be provided by Troy Miller and the Time Travelers Band. Saturday night fireworks will be provided by Andy Zielinsky, Matt Chilcutt and Brady Saylors, all of Peru. Sunday morning service will be given by Rev. John and Donna Steer, Cabot, Arizona. An air and ground re-enactment will take place on Saturday and Sunday after lunch featuring Dust Off 369, 803 Warrior II, Gunship 049, 026 Little Bird (owned and

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operated by Peter Bales, Janesville, Wisconsin, and the First Hounds, aka the Wolfhounds, a living history group. Opportunities will be made available for those who would like to fly in either the Huey 369 or 803 by becoming a member for $100. Only members are allowed to fly. Limited camping areas are available with no hookups. Other upcoming events for the Hueys are Aug. 20, 21 and 22 at Fort Fest in Fort Jennings, Ohio; Aug. 28, Honoring Our Heroes in Pierceton, Indiana; Sept. 11, Rotors over Mentone, Mentone, Indiana; Sept 12, Masonic Compass Park, Franklin, Indiana; Sept. 17, 18 and 19, Bringing the Sound of Hope, Greentown, Indiana; Sept. 25, Logansport Cass Airport, Logansport, Indiana; Oct. 8 and 9, Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot, West Point, Kentucky, and Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day Event, Lafayette, Indiana. For more information about upcoming events including the groundbreaking, call John Walker at 765-469-2727. Read more about the Hueys at americanhuey369.com.


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