Meeting

Bruce Erik Bennett of Aurora Aircraft LLC will explore the Aurora Airport’s rich history, current operations, and future potential. With decades of experience as a pilot and deep family ties to the airport since 1968, Bruce will share unique insights and address common misconceptions, offering a virtual "tour" through photographs and diagrams.

Historian and author Don Bourgeois shares the haunting story of Oregonian Norm Harrison, a World War II veteran who kept his most painful memories locked away for decades. Haunted by a recurring nightmare of an unblinking Army officer, he feared revealing his past would change how his wife, Italia, saw him. Only after her passing did he finally share his story, revealing the deep psychological scars he carried. Originally published in the Portland Tribune, his account is now being considered for a film or limited series.