Memorial Wall
The Memorial Wall next to Fergus Chapel gives families a quiet place to remember those who have gone before us. Created by Paul Poberezny to serve as a place where family and friends could honor their loved ones in dignity, the first ceremony was held at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 1989.
We are grateful to have these tributes as part of EAA's history and be a place where legacies are forever honored. Center to the Memorial Wall is a monument formed by thousands of stones from EAA members across the world, and bronze plaques are installed annually on the adjacent walls to remember those who have gone west.
A donation of $500 or more will secure a name and inscription on the wall's bronze plaque, including two lines of text with up to 28 characters/spaces per line. Traditionally, the first line is the inductee's name. Each inductee also is included in the Registry Album, with a photo and biography up to 3,000 letters/characters/spaces. Each family receives this album, EAA adds a copy to its collection, and one is on display in the Fergus Chapel during AirVenture.
The memorial wall also includes an annual dedication service. This heartwarming ceremony includes a poignant reading of inductees' names, a breathtaking missing man flight formation, and concludes with the playing of taps. A light brunch immediately follows the ceremony.
*Ordering for AirVenture 2024 induction is now closed. Ordering will resume after AirVenture for 2025 induction. For questions, please contact the Donor Team at 1-888-500-5600 or donor@eaa.org