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Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 724 Honors Special Veteran and First Responder’s Children

By  //  June 19, 2024

Airport flew five children of Gold Star families, military and first responders impacted by career related disabilities

On May 11, EAA Chapter 724 located at the Merritt Island Airport flew five children of Gold Star families (where a service member died during active duty), military and first responders impacted by career related disabilities. This also includes children whose parent lost their battle with depression.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Experimental Aviation Association, Chapter 724, honored Special Veteran and First Responder’s Children.

On May 11, EAA Chapter 724, located at the Merritt Island Airport, flew five children of Gold Star (where a service member died during active duty), military and first responder families impacted by career related disabilities.

This also includes children whose parent lost their battle with depression.

On May 11th, 2024, EAA Chapter 724 located at the Merritt Island Airport flew five children of Gold Star families (where a service member died during active duty), military and first responders impacted by career related disabilities. This also includes children whose parent lost their battle with depression. (Image: Roger Scruggs)

Locally, EAA Chapter 724’s pilots have flown nearly 8,900 children as part of an introduction to aviation.

This May 11 event was the second annual event sponsored by EAA Chapter 724 dedicated to these special children. We believe EAA Chapter 724’s specific effort for these particular children is unique in the nation.

These children learned about aircraft safety, avionics and were flown for approximately 30-40 minutes over Merritt Island, Port Canaveral, the Banana River, and the Indian River Lagoon. Chapter 724 honors these children with wonderfully positive and safe experiences. May 11 was a beautiful day for each of these children.

For additional information on EAA Chapter 724, click HERE.

On May 11th, 2024, EAA Chapter 724 located at the Merritt Island Airport flew five children of Gold Star families (where a service member died during active duty), military and first responders impacted by career related disabilities. This also includes children whose parent lost their battle with depression. (Image: Roger Scruggs)
On May 11th, 2024, EAA Chapter 724 located at the Merritt Island Airport flew five children of Gold Star families (where a service member died during active duty), military and first responders impacted by career related disabilities. This also includes children whose parent lost their battle with depression. (Image: Roger Scruggs)
On May 11th, 2024, EAA Chapter 724 located at the Merritt Island Airport flew five children of Gold Star families (where a service member died during active duty), military and first responders impacted by career related disabilities. This also includes children whose parent lost their battle with depression. (Image: Roger Scruggs)
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