Velte, Paul Christian Jr., (1914-1976), was CEO of Air America, a large airline owned by the Central Intelligence Agency flying primarily in Southeast Asia from the 1950s until 1975; used Air America Huey helicopters to help with evacuation of Saigon in April 1975, rescuing more than 1,000 Americans and Vietnamese; Ridgefield resident 1955 until death, was active in Ridgebury Congregational Church and Boy Scouts.
From Jack Sanders, Who Was Who in Ridgefield.
The Ridgefield Historical Society is seeking to record the experiences of Ridgefielders whose lives were touched by the events of 9/11.
Founded in 1907, the Ridgefield School for Boys boarded boys ages 11-18 preparing them for college and beyond.
Historical Society’s annual 9/11 remembrance exhibit in Town Hall now includes a banner created by Veterans Park Elementary School students, guided by art teacher Leslie Hudson-Tolles in 2001.
The Scott House, headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society, hosted more than a dozen interns this summer working on research, cataloging and collections.