Several Events Planned To Celebrate Paul's Life Open To All Attendees

EAA is inviting all members and attendees to join in paying tribute to the memory of its founder, Paul H. Poberezny, during several special commemorative activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014.

Paul passed away last August at the age of 91, and EAA says it continues to feel his presence daily as planning proceeds for the 62nd annual gathering that he created.

Some of the details are still being finalized, but there several elements of the tribute are confirmed. On the Sunday before opening day, July 27, a brief ceremony will be held at the EAA Memorial Wall with EAA Chaplain Pastor Ed Riddick. The event is slated for early evening and is open to all AirVenture attendees.

Reminders of Paul’s profound impact on not only the EAA but all of aviation will be prevalent throughout the week. And of course that starts with airplanes; look for his prized P-64 and P-51 warbirds prominently displayed on the Plaza.

At the EAA Welcome Center, visit our special tribute area that tells Paul’s story in his own words. Paul’s iconic Red One VW and his very first aircraft, the Waco Primary Glider, will be on prominent display.

All along the flightline Paul tribute banners will fly from speaker poles.

Monday’s evening program at Theater in the Woods will be a special night of storytelling and celebrating Paul’s life you won’t want to miss. Paul and his legacy will be the focus of Tuesday’s EAA Lifetime Member Dinner, including videos, commemorative printed program, and a special keepsake.

EAA says Paul’s unique way with words often became part of the EAA lexicon as “Paulisms,” and they will be celebrated in various ways on the convention grounds including the Founders Wing, Welcome Center, various printed materials, and others.

Other activities will be announced as they are confirmed.

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