An Inspiring Story: Honor In the Air

When we began working on our documentary, Honor In the Air, in 2020, our goal was to share an inspiring story, one that would highlight characteristics of selflessness, honor, duty and integrity. There are so many examples in the world today of individuals in sports, politics and movies whose primary goals seem to be to amass wealth and power. Honor In the Air is an antidote to that mentality.

We have shown the film to audiences of Veterans and community members across Wisconsin and beyond since January of 2024. (See our screenings page for a full list of upcoming and past presentations.) We're very much looking forward to acquainting an even broader audience through Milwaukee Public Television (and possibly additional PBS stations) this fall for Veterans Day, and expect to release a public link on YouTube at the end of this year.

So many people have thanked us for bringing this story to light, for introducing them to Captain Scott Alwin and other members of the 68th Assault Helicopter Company, and providing an insightful glimpse into the Vietnam War.

Here are comments from a few audience members:

• The documentary is very well done, the Q & A session with the producer and Capt. Alwin’s sisters was very inciteful. In fact, we may look at doing another screening in the future. I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a quick, easy way to open your doors to Veterans and the community, and the film has a great message for everyone. (Warning: You might need a tissue, it’s that good!).

 – Jim B. [Veteran hospital public affairs]

• You tell Scott's story so eloquently. so passionately. You honor not only Scott, but all the boys of the 68th who served alongside him. Your film looks through a powerful loupe at a jeweled legacy of an uncommon man who rose to a calling of exceptional duty to his Country and his comrades. The telling of his story connects the viewer to a sense of history about the Vietnam War, knowing in the moment you are watching something very special. Something different. A moment in history that needs to be heard. A moment in history that needs to be seen. Indeed, a jeweled legacy of valor. Thank you for this gift to us, your boys of the 68th!

-- Bob C. [Vietnam War Veteran and member of the 68th Assault Helicopter Company]

• Thank you so much for presenting at Wittenberg Birnamwood High School! Your presentation was very powerful. I have had several staff and students ask me about viewing the entire documentary. It was an honor to learn about your Scott. 

– Megan R. [high school principal]

• WOW!!!  I don't know what else to say. What an outstanding job you all have done. I didn't know I could have so many different emotions watching a 58-minute video: love, sadness, joy, anger, just to mention a few.

 – Dave H. [Vietnam War Veteran and member of the 68th Assault Helicopter Company]

• Beautiful, touching documentary … excellent production… amazing Wisconsin story…

 – Rick W. [television producer of PBS series]

• Your screening of Honor in the Air was so much more than seeing a movie. You invited each of us to join you in honoring Scott's life and legacy. And as we accepted the invitation, your personal presence that day, and your presence in the film, Pamela, was warm and welcoming, encouraging us to lean in and glimpse some very intimate moments that your family experienced, and having done that, to actually celebrate Scott's story with you. The interviews with his comrades were not just battle stories, but further sharing of what sort of man Scott was, by men whom he touched and thereby changed. I was deeply moved by this sharing and feel changed by it. Thank you for telling this story. It won't be forgotten. 

– Carol E. [adult continuing education]

Thanks for your ongoing interest and support.