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The second Friday in September has become the standard date for “Wings Over the Neuse,” the single largest fund-raiser for the CSS Neuse Foundation, the caretaker of the full-size replica of the CSS Neuse. This year marks the 17th time “Wings” has taken flight.
Friday, September 8 marks the 15th edition of “Wings Over the Neuse,” the major fundraiser for the CSS Neuse Foundation, caretaker of the full-scale replica of the original CSS Ram Neuse.
I was not part of the CSS Neuse Foundation Board when the first “Wings Over the Neuse” fundraiser occurred. In 2009, board members decided to do something special to raise funds needed to place a monument for Alton “Doc” Stapleford to recognize and honor all the work and supervision he provided during the construction of the CSS Neuse II. That fundraiser proved successful. The next time you visit the Neuse II, check out the memorial honoring Alton.
This year marks the 13th consecutive year the CSS Neuse Foundation has hosted “Wings Over the Neuse,” the foundation’s major fundraiser.
