First, my apologies for being absent lately. I have been dealing with a serious family medical situation, but despite that, we have continued our efforts to complete Honor in the Air.
We're excited to share with you that on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 4:00 pm, the documentary film, Honor in the Air: The story of Captain Scott Alwin and the 68th AHC, will have its first public showing at the Tarlton Theater in Green Bay, Wisconsin!
Captain Alwin was born and raised in Wisconsin and served five tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot predominantly flying gunships. He 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.
Our team worked closely with Captain Alwin’s family, members of the 68th Assault Helicopter Company, and other friends to tell his story. Filming for the project began in summer of 2020.
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.
The showing on January 6 is presented by Film Green Bay, Inc, fiscal receiver for the Honor in the Air documentary project. Admission is free, but donations to purchase food and gas cards for local Veterans will be accepted at the door.
More information about Captain Alwin is available at www.HonorInTheAir.com. We are excited to begin the film festival submission process, but if you'd like to schedule a showing, please contact Producer/Director/Writer, Susan Reetz through the contact form on our home page, or through the ClearFocus.Media website.