Edward Boyer to be Inducted Into Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame

Virginia Beach, VA, August 06, 2010 --(PR.com)-- He’s been called the "father" of charitable medical air transportation because he’s devoted most of his life to make sure that no patient in need of specialized medical treatment is left stranded because of inability to pay for long-distance flights. In recognition of his achievements, Edward R. Boyer was selected by the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society to be inducted into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame.

Boyer is a private pilot and the founder, president and CEO of Mercy Medical Airlift (www.MercyMedical.org), a national nonprofit charity in Virginia Beach that has a 30-year history of providing patients of all ages with access to distant medical care. Types of transportation include Angel Flights, with private, volunteer pilots using their own aircraft to fly patients; commercial airline flights using donated tickets and frequent flyer miles; and an air ambulance assistance program to help non-ambulatory patients.

As stated on its website (www.vahsonline.org/hall-of-fame), “The Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame was created by the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society with the two-fold purpose of honoring those Virginians who have made significant and lasting contributions to aviation while preserving their stories for future generations.

“Since 1978 The Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame…to date has recognized 104 individuals from all areas of aviation including business, research and development, flight, maintenance, military service and government.”

To honor this year’s inductees, a reception, dinner, and formal ceremony will be held on November 13 at the Virginia Aviation Museum located at Richmond International Airport. The evening’s highlight is a live, narrated visual biography showcasing the inductee’s achievements and contributions.

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