Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony
Wilmington, Ohio

The Buckeye Chapter - SFA Chapter 45 participated in the dedication ceremony of the Historical Marker for the 1964 mid-air collision of two Air Force C-119 aircraft during an airborne operation with 2nd Special Forces Group. Over 300 great Americans attended the ceremony which was MC'ed by chapter member SGM(R) Bob Lucas. BG(R) Mark Arnold was the guest speaker and chapter member MSG(R) Dan Hessler provided the invocation. Vital to the Marker's establishment was chapter member Mike Quinn who donated $1000 for its creation. Mike was part of the investigative team following the accident 54 years ago.