Senator Mike Crapo was on hand Wednesday morning to hand out the Spirit of Idaho Award to the volunteers at Nampa’s Warhawk Air Museum
- Warhawk Air Museum co-founder, Sue Paul, nominated the group last year.
- “It kind of stumped us for a minute because our award was for an individual but we decided that this award needed to be made and so we adjusted our system…” Sen. Crapo said.
- Most of the museum’s volunteers are veterans themselves. Dedicating their volunteer opportunities to remember, reflect, and teach the next generation.
(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
“It is an honor to be able to give this award to you wonderful people,” Senator Mike Crapo began Wednesday morning at the Warhawk Air Museum.
Volunteers at Nampa’s Warhawk Air Museum gathered for something special, with a visit from Senator Crapo. For over 20 years the senator has recognized Idaho veterans and the volunteers who assist them with the Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Idaho Awards. Last year, the museum nominated their entire volunteer force for the recognition.