| Naval Academy Graduate Makes September 11th Foundation Proud Show Home & Tasting Fundraiser Golf Outing Supports United #93 Foundation Golf
Outing Supports Foundation Art
Museum Gala Takes Flight Aviation
Scholarships Honor Flight 93 Hero Aviation
Scholarships Honor Flight 93 Hero A
posthumous doctoral degree was conferred on LeRoy W. Hero's
Dream Carried on by Scholarships Naval Academy Graduate Makes September 11th Foundation Proud MARLTON, NJ, MAY 19, 2008—When Michael Scott graduates from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD on Friday, May 23, 2008, the President of The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation will be in the audience to witness this special event. Michael Scott was a recipient of a 2003 flight scholarship from The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation, which allowed him to obtain his private pilot’s license prior to entering the Naval Academy. The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation was created in honor of LeRoy Homer, First Officer on United #93, which tragically crashed in Shanksville, PA on September 11, 2001. Founded in 2002, and working with an all-volunteer staff, The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships. “It was very important to the Board of Directors, to begin awarding scholarships as soon as possible. We wanted people to know their donations were being used to help young men and women who wish to pursue careers as professional pilots” said Melodie Homer, LeRoy Homer’s wife and Founder and President of The Foundation. A private pilot certificate gives an individual a distinct advantage when applying to both military and civilian flight programs. Currently, past scholarship recipients are attending excellent flight schools across the nation, including both the Naval and Air Force academies. “The nation’s current pilot shortage impacts all of us, but very little is being done about it” says Steve Scheri, The Foundation’s Vice President and a United Airlines pilot. “LeRoy’s legacy continues with this Foundation and its dedication to the next generation of pilots.” “Michael’s scholarship application was the very first one we received. We’ve watched him make his dreams of flying become a reality. He’s the epitome of what we wanted to accomplish when we started The Foundation” remarked Melodie Homer. In an essay question on his 2003 scholarship application, Michael wrote “Five years from now, I will most likely be just graduating from college, ready to do my job as a pilot.” Michael Scott will begin Navy pilot flight training in July. Golf Outing Supports United #93 Foundation Mt. Laurel , NJ , May 15, 2006 - The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic will be held on Monday, May 22, 2006 at the Laurel Creek Country Club, Mt. Laurel , New Jersey . Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. with a shotgun scramble start at 12:45 p.m. Soledad O'Brien, CNN Anchor of "American Morning" will be our special guest at a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Celebrity guests include Bob "The Hound" Kelly, former Philadelphia Flyers hockey player, Ukee Washington, Anchor KYW 3 and Arthur Fennell, Anchor CN8 The day's event will end with an awards reception. The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation was established in memory of LeRoy Homer, the First Officer on 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. All proceeds from this event will benefit the flight scholarship program. "We are proud of our scholarship recipients," says Melodie Homer, LeRoy's wife, and President of the Foundation. "It's gratifying to see them succeed." Past scholarship recipients have continued in the direction of achieving their goals toward an aviation career, by appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and aviation programs at universities across the nation. LeRoy dreamed of flying at a young age. His passion for flying took off at age 15 when he started flight instruction on a Cessna 152. He completed his first solo flight by age 16, and later obtained his private pilot certification. LeRoy graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1987. As an Air Force Captain, he flew C-141 Starlifter for McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey . Tickets for this event are $200.00, which includes the full day's activities. If you wish to attend the Luncheon only, tickets are available for $75.00. For more information, contact Cheryl Homer Wilson, Executive Director of the LeRoy Homer Jr. Foundation (800) 388-1647.
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| Golf Outing Supports Local Foundation Mt.
Laurel, NJ, April 11, 2005 -The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation
Celebrity Golf Classic will be held on Monday, April 25, 2005 at the
Laurel Creek Country Club, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Registration begins at 11:00
am, with a Shotgun Scramble start at noon. The day will include a silent
auction, reception and awards dinner. A 50/50 drawing and raffle will
also be held during the day. The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation is pleased
Ukee Washington, KYW3 and Arthur Fennell, CN8, will both be on hand
to lend their support to this benefit. Note: If you would like to meet our golf outing sponsors, please click here. |
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Museum Gala Takes Flight The Foundation awards yearly scholarships to ambitious young men and women with an interest in aviation. The scholarships allow recipients to pursue professional flight instruction leading to private pilot certification. Last spring, The Foundation awarded three scholarships to exemplary students chosen from over 250 applications. The 2003 scholarship winners will in attendance at the gala. “Our first gala in 2002 was a huge success. It enabled us to raise funds to sponsor the scholarships,” says Melodie Homer, President of the Foundation and LeRoy’s wife. “When we awarded our scholarships last year, it was so thrilling for us. We knew all of our hard work had paid off.” Art
Museum Gala LeRoy graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1987. As an Air Force Captain, LeRoy flew C-141 Starlifter for McGuire AFB in New Jersey. While on active duty, he served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm and later supported operations in Somalia. He received many commendations, awards and medals during his military career. “When we first established The Foundation, it was really difficult for me to approach businesses and corporations about donating”, says Melodie Homer, “but I am so proud of what we are accomplishing in LeRoy’s memory and continuing his legacy that I have found my voice, and have become even more passionate about the good The Foundation has done and will continue to do.” The Foundation expects up to 400 guests to the Gala. Tickets are $150.00 each and are still available. For more information, contact Cheryl Homer Wilson, Executive Director of The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation (800) 388-1647 or visit the website at www.leroywhomerjr.org. |
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Scholarships Honor Flight 93 Hero "LeRoy had a passion for flying," says Cheryl Homer Wilson, Executive Director of The Foundation and LeRoy's sister. "We wanted to keep his dream of flight alive, so we established this Foundation." The Foundation is honoring LeRoy's love of flying by encouraging young men and women with an interest in aviation. The scholarships will financially assist recipients to pursue professional flight instruction leading to certification as private pilots. Applications are available on the Foundation's web site, www.leroywhomerjr.org/scholarships.html, or by contacting The Foundation at (800) 388-1647. Young men and women, ages 16 to 23, may apply for the scholarships until February 28, 2004. The Foundation will award up to three scholarships by April 30, 2004. Instruction will be completed at an approved local Cessna Pilot Training Center. The scholarship recipient must successfully complete all required ground school training including the FAA written exam prior to commencing any flight training. After completion of the ground school phase, the recipient will begin actual flight training, culminating in certification as a private pilot. All fees and expenses associated with the private pilot course instruction will be paid by The Foundation. LeRoy dreamed of flying at a young age. As a child, he assembled model airplanes and collected aviation memorabilia. His passion for flying took off at 15 when he started flight instruction in a Cessna 152. He completed his first solo flight by age 16, and later obtained his private pilot's certification. LeRoy graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1987. As an Air Force Captain, LeRoy flew the C-141 Starlifter for McGuire AFB in New Jersey. While on active duty, he served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm and later supported operations in Somalia. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1995, and continued his military career as a reservist. During his time with the Reserves, he achieved the rank of Major. LeRoy was a First Officer for United Airlines flying the Boeing 757 and 767 out of New York. On September 11, 2001, LeRoy was flying with Captain Jason Dahl on Flight 93. Based on information from several sources that day, LeRoy and Jason were the first to fight against the terrorist threat to the airplane. LeRoy left behind his wife, Melodie and baby daughter, Laurel. "LeRoy was very modest about his accomplishments," says Melodie Homer, President of The Foundation and LeRoy's wife. "However, he would be proud to know he will continue to inspire others. LeRoy is no longer with us, however his legacy lives on through the efforts of The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation." For more information or an application contact Cheryl Homer Wilson, Executive Director LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation at (800) 388-1647 or Heather Thorpe, Media Relations at (404) 306-0844. |
Aviation
Scholarships Honor Flight 93 Hero “We
are extremely proud of the award recipients,” says Steven Scheri,
Vice President of the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation. “Our three
winners exemplify all around excellence in scholastic achievement, leadership
and aviation involvement and enthusiasm.” |
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posthumous doctoral degree was conferred on LeRoy W. |
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Dream Carried on by Scholarships The Foundation will honor LeRoy's love of flying by encouraging and financially supporting young men and women with an interest in aviation. The scholarships will allow recipients to pursue professional flight instruction leading to certification as private pilots. "LeRoy was someone who truly loved being a pilot," says Melodie Homer, president of the Foundation and LeRoy's wife. "He never tired of talking to people and answering questions about flying. He was respected and admired by fellow pilots and crew members alike." LeRoy was a First Officer for United Airlines flying B757/767 out of New York. He joined the company in 1995 as a Second Officer on the B727. On September 11, 2001, LeRoy was flying with Captain Jason Dahl on Flight 93. Based on information from several sources that day, LeRoy and Jason were the first to fight against the terrorist threat to the airplane. LeRoy left behind his wife, Melodie and baby daughter, Laurel. The family has launched the Foundation to maintain LeRoy's dream of flying. "September 11th was not the end; it is a new beginning," says Cheryl Homer Wilson, Executive Director of the Foundation and LeRoy's sister. LeRoy dreamed of flying at a young age. As a child, he assembled model airplanes and collected aviation memorabilia. His passion for flying took off at 15 when he started flight instruction in a Cessna 152. He completed his first solo flight by the age 16, and later obtained his private pilot's certification. LeRoy graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1987. As an Air Force Captain, LeRoy flew C-141 Starlifter for McGuire AFB in New Jersey. While on active duty, he served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm and later supported operations in Somalia. He received many commendations, awards and medals during his military career. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1995, but he continued his military career as a reservist–initially as an instructor pilot with the 356th Airlift Squadron at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio and subsequently as an Academy Liaison Officer, recruiting potential candidates for both the Air Force Academy and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. During his time with the Reserves, he achieved the rank of Major. The Foundation will raise scholarship funds with a kick-off gala in the fall, and through private donations and corporate sponsorship. Up to three scholarships will be awarded each year. "LeRoy was very modest about his accomplishments," says Melodie Homer. "However, he would be proud to know he will continue to inspire others. LeRoy is no longer with us, however his legacy lives on through the efforts of the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation." For more information contact Cheryl Homer Wilson, Executive Director LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation (800) 388-1647.
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