Wausau: History Speaks: “Honor in the Air” Documentary

In August, the Marathon County Historical Society‘s History Speaks series focuses on Captain Scott Alwin, born and raised in Wisconsin and who served five tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot, with a free documentary about his life and service! The Historical Society will screen “Honor in the Air: The story of Captain Scott Alwin and the 68th AHC,” a documentary produced and directed by Susan Reetz. Alwin earned a record 136 Air Medals, Vietnam Republic Medal, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, and Distinguished Flying Cross, all with oak leaf clusters, but even more important, he earned the respect and admiration of his fellow soldiers and family.

The film contains never- before-seen footage filmed during the Vietnam War by Alwin’s Crew Chief, Frans VandenBroek, as well as other archival footage and photos, and interviews with Alwin’s remaining siblings, his widow and children, a close friend, and several members of the 68th Assault Helicopter Company. What emerges is a moving portrait of a humble man dedicated to his family and his country and doing his best to make the world a better place. Reetz will be in attendance to answer audience questions.

This free program is presented live at the Woodson History Center, no registration required. The History Speaks lecture series is presented in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and is sponsored by Janke Book Store. Please call 715-842-5750 for more information.