Remember Pearl Harbor
National Campaign
REstoring America's WWII Aviation Battlefield
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safeguard this sacred site and carry forward the values of freedom and service.
Guiding a Legacy: The Mission Behind the Museum’s Capital Campaign
By GEN Richard and Mary Jo Myers, USAF (Ret.), Co-Chairs of Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s Remember Pearl Harbor Capital Campaign
We are deeply honored and humbled to serve as Co-Chairs of the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Capital Campaign. Our decision to take on this role comes from both a lifelong connection to the Pacific and a profound respect for the history preserved on Ford Island—ground that witnessed the opening moments of America’s involvement in World War II.
Through our years of military service and personal ties to Asia and the Pacific, we have come to appreciate how deeply the events of December 7, 1941 shaped not only American history, but also the course of world events. What makes this museum so extraordinary is that it stands in the very battle space it interprets. The hangars, the control tower, the runways—these are not replicas. They are the authentic witnesses to the attack that drew our nation into World War II. To stand there is to feel history come alive.
Visitors to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum have the rare opportunity to experience this pivotal moment in our nation’s story through the aircraft—both American and Japanese—that took part in the battle. The museum allows people of all ages to understand the sacrifice and innovation that defined America’s response in the Pacific that ultimately led to world-wide victory.
We have been deeply impressed by the museum’s remarkable progress—the restoration of historic hangars, the preservation of rare aircraft, and the opening of new exhibits. Yet, much remains to be done to create the fully immersive experience envisioned—a place where visitors can not only learn about the past but be inspired to shape the future. That is why this Capital Campaign is so important.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is more than a memorial to history; it is a living center for education and inspiration. Through its programs—from preschool through high school and beyond—the museum is training the next generation for careers in aviation, aerospace, and related fields. It is helping young people see that the same spirit of innovation and courage that won the war in the Pacific can guide them in building a better future.
We are proud to help ensure that this sacred place continues to tell the story of December 7, 1941–to honor those who served, and to inspire future generations to take flight, both literally and figuratively. We invite you to join us in this mission of remembrance, education, and inspiration.
