"Safe to be Smart" Program

Today I presented the "Lucy Gal" project to the RCSD "Safe to be Smart" enrichment program.Each week, students come to the Sully Branch Library in down-town Rochester, NY to take part in fun and educational activities.

The kids came in already with an education of the Airmen, thanks to their awesome counsellor George Carter! They asked lots of great questions and had very constructive comments. This group even built P-51 models for me to judge! This is a great program for the Rochester youths, and I am honored to have worked with them. Thanks again kids! 

A very constructive Q&A Session!

Gathering around to watch a P-51 video.

Our P-51 model contest winner! :D

Talking about RR-Merlin RPMs with a young fan! :-)

(Photos courtesy Tori Woodcock)

Rochester War Memorial Visit

Hello friends, this past week I took a journey to Blue Cross Arena in down-town Rochester, NY (Pennington's hometown.) At the Blue Cross is housed the Rochester War Memorial, a tribute to all Rochester Veterans who have either died or gone MIA in War. 

Flight Officer Leland Pennington was lost in combat on April 21st, 1945 and declared an MIA. His name is enshrined on the Rochester War Memorial, and I was able to find it during my visit. It was a very emotional trip for me, as Leland's name on the plaque seems to be the only thing left in Rochester that pays homage to him. This is only temporary though, so long as the "Lucy Gal" project succeeds.

The "Eternal Flame" @ the Memorial.

 

The Wall of Dead and MIA Rochester Veterans.

Leland H. Pennington's Name on the Wall of Honor.

 

 

 

If you have never visited the Rochester War Memorial, I strongly suggest that you do! The memorial is a great tribute to those Rochester heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice...