The Legacy Continues: The Tuskegee Airmen Prepare for the 24th Annual Salute

DETROIT-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - During the past 24 years, the Tuskegee Airmen have established a time-honored tradition of publicly recognizing and highlighting outstanding role models for youth and all Americans at its Annual Salute, Reception and Dinner. The Salute, Reception and Dinner will be Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the luxurious Motor City Casino – Hotel. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner and program will begin at 7:00 p.m.

This year’s Salute will honor and highlight 5 dynamic Original Tuskegee Airmen: Lt Col. Don Thomas, Willor Brown, Peter Cassey, Alphonso Harper and Jessie Rutledge all who served with the Tuskegee Airmen and served their country with distinction during World War 2 and after. Major General William A. Henderson USAF (RET) Dinner Committee Chairman, stated, “We look forward to honoring their many contributions to aviation and our country in general. Further, we look forward to recognizing the accomplishments of another outstanding and noteworthy leader, Sid Taylor our keynote speaker.”

Mr. Sid Taylor, Founder and CEO SET Enterprises (former Marine and Vietnam Veteran) is a highly accomplished business leader and great supporter of education and opportunities for our youth.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Ms. Janet Burch at 248-737-3805 or Major Cedric Flounory at 313-330-7837.

The Tuskegee Airmen comprise a nonprofit national organization founded by African American U.S. Army Air Corps veterans who served with distinction during World War II. The organization is now dedicated to motivating and assisting all American youth to achieve excellence in their educational and career pursuits. The Museum, which is an integral element of the Tuskegee Airmen national organization, preserved and displays memorabilia, which commemorates the pioneering, gallant and courageous service of the Tuskegee Airmen. It is currently located on the grounds of Historic Fort Wayne in the City of Detroit, Michigan and operates as a part of the Detroit Historical Department. Many local Tuskegee Airmen serve as docents at the Museum, which welcomes hundreds of visitors including school, family reunion, civic, business and social groups each year. The Museum serves as an attractive center where young persons can view the memorabilia, attend lectures and receive counsel, advice and inspiration. Towards these ends, orientation, aircraft flights and glider pilot training are provided for interested youth. Also, Tuskegee Airmen associated with the Museum carry its programs directly to approximately 22,000 youth and adults annually through presentations in schools, libraries and other assemblies. The National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen is open daily during the summer months and by appointment in the winter.

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