• President of September 11th Foundation Honored • LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Honored with Tuskegee Airmen • College of Aeronautics awards LeRoy Homer an honorary doctoral degree • African American History Calendar honors LeRoy Homer • Ebony Magazine recognizes LeRoy W. Homer Foundation • Foundation Raises $900 at Marlton, NJ's Fall Festival • Foundation Raises $1200 at Willow Grove, PA Air Show • Congressional Black Caucus awards LeRoy Homer Fallen Heroes Tribute May 2007 President of September 11th Foundation Honored Marlton, NJ , May 19, 2007 -- Melodie Homer, president of The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation, and resident of Marlton , NJ has been chosen as the 2007 Woman of Achievement by the Mrs. New Jersey United States organization. Melodie was presented with the award at the recent pageant event. The Mrs. New Jersey United States Woman of Achievement Award is a specially designed award honoring those outstanding women that call New Jersey their home. The Organization believes that married women should be recognized for their ability to integrate confidence, intelligence and success through their contributions to the community. The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation was established in memory of LeRoy Homer, First Officer on United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked and crashed in Shanksville , Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. The Foundation awards yearly scholarships to ambitious young men and women with an interest in aviation. These scholarships allow recipients to pursue professional flight instruction leading to private pilot certification, the first step in their aviation careers. Melodie Homer, wife of LeRoy Homer, accepted the award from Susan Huntley, Mrs. New Jersey United States 2006, and former United Airlines flight attendant. "You could tell he really loved his job," Ms. Huntley remarked. "He was very easy to get along with. His demeanor was one of quiet strength. "Making Higher Education Possible", Susan Huntley's platform for her reign as Mrs. New Jersey , as well as her connection to the aviation industry, prompted her to nominate Melodie Homer for the 2007 Woman of Achievement Award. Melodie Homer thanked Susan Huntley and the Mrs. New Jersey United States pageant for the award, saying, "Sometimes it feels like people are forgetting about the sacrifices made by my husband and so many others that horrible day. And then something like [receiving this award] happens, and it revitalizes me to continue the mission of The Foundation, to continue to encourage young adults to become pilots". For information on The LeRoy W. Foundation Jr., visit www.leroywhomerjr.org. March 2007 Leroy W. Homer Jr. Honored with Tuskegee Airmen Washington, DC., March 29, 2007 - The Tuskegee Airmen received the Congressional Gold Medal today, in a poignant ceremony at the nation's Capitol. Over 300 airmen, spouses, widows and other family members were present in the rotunda when Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, accompanied by the President and other members of the House and Senate, presented this prestigious award to the legendary group of black aviators, over sixty years after they served, in World War II. Because of his heroic actions on September 11, 2001 , the airmen had honored LeRoy Homer by posthumously bestowing him the title - Tuskegee Airman, at his memorial service in 2001. United Airlines #93 was one of four planes hijacked as part of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks . It was the only one of the four planes, which did not reach its intended target, confirmed to be the United States Capitol. Melodie Homer, LeRoy's widow and the President of The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation was in attendance at the Capitol when the medal was awarded. "LeRoy was inspired by many legendary aviators, including the Tuskegee Airmen", said Melodie Homer of Marlton , NJ . The Tuskegee Airmen received the honor through legislation by Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) and Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY). "It's an honor to attend this [historical event] on LeRoy's behalf", Melodie Homer said. The medal will be placed in the Smithsonian Institute. All airmen received a bronze replica.
2006 LeRoy W. Homer J. Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic Thank you very much to our following corporate sponsors:Synder’s of Hanover www.snyders-han.com |
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2005 LeRoy W. Homer J. Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic April 25, 2005 -The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic was held at the Laurel Creek Country Club, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Shotgun Scramble start began at noon. The day included a silent auction, reception and awards dinner. A 50/50 drawing and raffle was held during the day. The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation was pleased to have Ukee Washington, KYW3 and Arthur Fennell, CN8, both on hand to lend their support to this benefit. Thank
you very much to our following corporate sponsors:
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2004 Fundraiser Gala Event The 2nd "For The Love of Flight" Fundraiser was held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday, April 24, 2004. Ukee Washington, KYW Philadelphia Newsanchor hosted the event, which benefited The Foundation’s scholarship program. In attendance were the 2003 Scholarship recipients, who have completed flight training and are now certified as private pilots.
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Scholarship recipients Michael Scott, Sarah Lemmer and Richard Valenta
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Titan IVB Rocket Dedication On September 9, 2003, The 45th Space Wing launched a Titan IVB Rocket in dedication to Major LeRoy W. Homer, Jr. The Homer family attended the Titan mission B-36 launch at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
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The Titan IVB Rocket dedicated to Major LeRoy W. Homer Jr. |
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Honorary Degree Awarded LeRoy Homer was awarded Honorary Doctor of Science degree, at the College of Aeronautics' annual commencement exercises in May 2003.
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LeRoy Homer Honored in Calendar The 2003 African American History Calendar honors LeRoy Homer as an influential individual in the area of Science. This calendar will be distributed to local schools, colleges, universities and surrounding communities.
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Ebony Magazine Recognition Ebony Magazine recognizes Melodie Homer and her work with the Foundation in their November 2002 issue.
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Foundation Raises $900 The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation raised $900 at the Marlton Fall Festival. Liz Schaeffer of Marlton was the lucky winner of the trip to Atlanta!
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Foundation Raises $1200 The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation raised over $1200 at the Willow Grove Air Show in September 2002.
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The pilots of the Thunderbirds pose for a picture with Marty Hnatov (l), friend of LeRoy and Steve Scheri (r), friend and Vice President of the Foundation. Ryan Druss (center) helps at the booth at the Willow Grove Air Show. |
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Fallen Heroes Tribute On September 11, 2002, LeRoy Homer was awarded a Fallen Heroes Tribute by the Congressional Black Caucus.
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2002 Fundraiser Gala Event A fundraising gala "For The Love of Flight" was held on Saturday, August 24, 2002 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This well attended event raised over $20,000 for the Foundation's scholarship program.
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