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The AMA Foundation has received a bequest of more than $171,000 to support the National Model Aviation Museum.  The AMA and AMA Foundation would like to thank the family of Herbert Bone for his generous estate gift. Herbert is a Heritage and Legacy Society member of the AMA Foundation. Herbert had a lifelong passion for model aviation, trains, and Disney, specifically Mickey Mouse. He was a United States Army Veteran and a loving husband, father, and family member. Herbert was loved by his family, friends, and community, was an active member of the Boeing Hawks RC Club, and was a long time member of the Marymoor MARCs (1970's-2020). He was also a docent at the Seattle Museum of Flight, with over 3,000 volunteer hours. Before passing, Herbert wrote a reflections project that looked back on his life: My Story, P&T&MM. Herbert's contribution will have a lasting impact on the National Model Aviation Museum, allowing it to continue as a world-class experience. We are honored to carry Herbert's legacy forward.

In November of 2013, one of the Academy's Life Members passed away after fighting an extended illness. As an avid modeler, and long-time AMA member, he chose to leave the AMA with the items in his estate. The Academy is now selling some of the items left in the estate to contribute to its charitable programs. We will be selling his mobile home in Marysville, WA, which is part of a 55 and older community, a very nice Lowrey organ, and a truck and 5th wheel package. The truck and 5th wheel have been added to Craigslist. If you are in or around the Seattle area, please take a moment to view the post, and share it with anyone you feel may be interested. https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/rvs/4433053872.html Please contact Mandee Mikulski, director of development for the AMA Foundation, at 765-287-1256, ext. 277 or via email, mandeem@modelaircraft.org if you would like more information.