The AMTA is proud to announce that Southwest Airlines will accept a bronze bust of Charles E. Taylor to be displayed at their Dallas Love Field Maintenance Facility. A time and date which is still to be determined by Southwest Airlines will be posted once a decision is made.

As with the other bronze busts of aviation's original "Unsung Hero" this bust will also be created by the talented Virginia Hess. It is with great pleasure that the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Association is able to increase the knowledge of not only what "Charlie" did for aviation and the world, but also of the proud, skilled AMTs at Southwest Airlines.

The donation of this beautiful bust will help educate the public of the knowledge, skill & integrity that each and every Southwest Airlines AMT possesses in order to carry the great responsibility of providing safe, airworthy aircraft. The AMTA wishes to thank Mr. Jim Sokol for his support in recognizing SWA AMTs by accepting this bronze bust of the first aircraft mechanic. The AMTA also wishes to thank Gary, Herb and Colleen for having AMTs that constantly set the standard for which the AMT craft & profession is measured by.

As with previous busts this bust will cost $6000.00 and will be purchased with funds made through donations and memberships to the AMTA. There is no minimum or maximum amount required to make a donation. No donation is too small or too big. Donations and AMTA Memberships may be made through the PayPal link below. Or donations may be sent directly to AMTA, 325 East J Street, Chula Vista CA 91910. Please specify that your donation is for the SWA C.E.T. bust. The names of those donating will have their name placed on a plaque on the base of the bust.

If there are any questions please contact me at KenMacTiernan@yahoo.com. With YOUR support Charles E. Taylor will no longer be remembered as aviation's original "Unsung Hero" but rather remembered in the same breath as that used when mentioning other aviation icons.

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The AMTA wishes to make a special thanks to the following SWA AMFA Local 11 AMTs for their hard work in organizing and holding the "Burger-Burn & Raffle" held at Love Field in order to help raise money for this bust of Charles E. Taylor. Due to their energy and support for recognizing SWA AMTs, for the industry leading professionals that they are, they were able to raise $1280.00! Thank you for your support and thanks for everyone who bought a burger and/or raffle!

Mr. Dave Carney  Mr. Allan Christy  Mr. Gordon Guillory  Mr. Ronnie Hobbs

Mr. John Morrison  Mr. Tally Rios

Mr. Joe Bob Rodriguez  Mr. John Tennison Mr. Michael C. Huckstep

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Donation Goal: $6000.00

Donations Made: $4535.00

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Mrs. Maribell MacTiernan SWA CSA: $25.00

Mr. Greg Pogue SWA AMT: $25.00

Mr. Thomas Wiggins SWA AMT: $25.00

Mr. Gary Phariss SWA AMT: $25.00

Mr. Kevin Westman SWA AMT: $25.00

Mr. Ken Karnes SWA AMT: $50.00

Mr. Ken Skinner SWA AMT: $50.00

Mr. John Paonessa SWA AMT: $50.00

Mr. Bill Darnell SWA AMT: $50.00

Mr. Michael C. Huckstep SWA AMT: $100.00

Ms. Colleen Barrett: $100.00

Mr. Herb Kelleher: $100.00

Mr. John Madrid SWA AMT: $100.00

Mr. Mike Van de Ven: $100.00

Mr. Jim Sokol: $100.00

Mr. Robert Wooster SWA AMT: $100.00

Mr. Dan Lloyd SWA AMT: $100.00

Mr. Tony Lowery: $100.00

Mr. Manyin Yee SWA AMT: $100.00

Mr. Joe Thompson SWA AMT: $100.00

Art Voss SWA AMT: $100.00

Mr. Gary Kelly: $150.00

AMFA Local 18: $300.00

Donations received from AMFA Local 11 "Burger-Burn & Raffle": $1280.00

AMFA Local 11: $1280.00