Broad stripes and bright stars

Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. was inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame at the Lone Star Flight Museum’s gala. The fundraiser contributed to raising more than $600,000 to support STEM-related programs and the museum’s educational mission. Casey Curry, a local Houston news personality, served as mistress of ceremonies. Houston philanthropists the Hon. Hushang and Shahla Ansary served as honorary gala chairs. Gala co-chairs Lisa and Mark Ammerman and Carolyn and Anthony W. Hall Jr. lead the evening celebrating Oscar Wyatt, a businessman and decorated World War II B-25 pilot. Guests arrived to a breathtaking transformation of the Waltrip Hangar by The Events Company into a setting featuring a B-25 at center stage with patriotic colors of red, white, and blue filling the hangar and a grand head table that included many of Oscar and Lynn’s family and friends. The program included a tribute video chronicling Wyatt’s life, accomplishments, and service in WWII. The museum president and CEO, retired Lt. General Doug Owens, then officially inducted Wyatt as the only member of the Class of 2021 into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The funds raised at the gala ensure the continued growth of the museum’s content and educational programs. Pictured are (from left) Mervin Ras-Wyatt, Dr. Sam Hunt, Lynn Wyatt, Oscar Wyatt, Brad Wyatt, and Trey Wyatt. 

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