Veterans Day and a Special Commemoration
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Veterans Day and a Special Commemoration
Linsly honors our veterans and commemorated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Linsly's Aviator statue with a historic wreath-laying ceremony.
The Aviator was created by internationally known sculptor Augustus Lukeman and commissioned by Sallie Maxwell Bennett as a memorial to her son, Lt. Louis Bennett Jr, who was killed in action August 24th, 1918, while serving as a lieutenant in the Royal Air Force in France and gifted to Linsly in 1925.
The words "Ready to serve…", found on the base of The Aviator statue's front, have reminded generations of Linsly men and women of those many who have served and sacrificed for their country.
Special thanks to our distinguished speakers, former US Representative David B. McKinley and renowned historian Dr. Charles D. Dusch, Jr. ('77), as well as the veterans, alumni and guests who gathered to commemorate this historic occasion.
