Honor Navy veteran Richard K. Schmidt, the sole survivor of an October 1, 1953 airplane crash. The USAF B-25 bomber took off from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida with six on board and crashed near Dowdell’s Knob in F.D. Roosevelt State Park. Only Mr. Schmidt survived. After the ceremony and an Air Force flyover, guests can join Mr. Schmidt for a short walk to the crash site. Meet at Dowdell’s Knob.
When: Saturday, November 10
Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: F.D. Roosevelt State Park 2970 Ga. Highway 190 Pine Mountain, GA 31822
Cost: $5.00 parking
For more information: 706-663-4858
