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The Museum of Flight recognizes Memorial Day with an 11 a.m. performance by the Boeing Employee Concert Band, followed at noon with a special ceremony commemorating fallen U.S. service members. The keynote speaker will be U.S. Marine veteran and artist Michael Reagan. Other speakers in the ceremony include Museum President and CEO Matt Hayes and Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg. Veterans and active U.S. military (plus their family) receive free admission to the Museum with identification.
Special Program with Artist and Veteran Michael Reagan
At 2 p.m. Michael Reagan lead a special presentation describing on what he calls “the most important project he has ever done,” The Fallen Hero Portrait Project. In this project Reagan works with veteran’s families to hand-draw “portraits of all fallen heroes for all circumstances” free of charge. So far he has completed over 6,200 free portraits.
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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