Hindenburg:   May 6th - 7:25 PM

     NLHS would like to extend a sincere "Thank You" to all those who make our May 6 memorial event each year such a great success.  Several hundred people attend the Hindenburg Memorial Service and the airship artifact display at the Lakehurst Borough Community Center.  (Due to the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the heightened security alert at the base, there was only a private memorial services for NLHS members held at the base on May 6, 2002.)

Below are some pictures from our 2001 Memorial Service

Glenn Skidmore and Hank Applegate

Don moneybags Adams
NLHS members Glenn Skidmore and Hank Applegate were on hand to display some beautiful and rare airship artifacts and memorabilia.  Glenn, our resident artist, built the model of the Shenandoah in the foreground of the photo and also finished his painting of the ROMA just in time for presentation to the U.S. Army.  Hank, a founding member of NLHS, shared his expertise with all in attendance. Don "moneybags" Adams spent the entire day setting up displays and handling sales.  Fueled only by a bag of potato chips and a soda for dinner, Don worked long into the night.  Hey Don, is that the NLHS bank account in your hand?

Crowd at Hindenburg Memorial Service

NLHS President Carl Jablonski
The memorial service began promptly at 7:25 p.m., the exact time of the Hindenburg disaster.  Those in attendance showed great reverence for all who perished in airship accidents. NLHS President Carl Jablonski, moments before beginning his memorial service speech.

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