9.23.2025 - Captain Thomas Hudner Portrait Unveiling

The meeting on September 23, 2025, was dedicated to the unveiling of a limited edition print of Captain Thomas Hudner, a distinguished Fall River native and Medal of Honor recipient. The original portrait, created by artist Brian Fox, is housed in the Captain Thomas Hudner, Jr. Memorial Building at Heritage State Park. The purpose of this event was to install a print of the portrait in the lobby of the Fall River Government Center, ensuring that visitors could learn about Captain Hudner's extraordinary life and service.

Speakers, including Paul (the event organizer), the Mayor, and Representative Carol Fiola, highlighted Captain Hudner's humility, his significant contributions to the community, and his heroic attempt to save his wingman, Jesse Brown—the first black naval aviator—after Brown's plane crashed in Korea on December 4, 1950. They emphasized the importance of sharing Hudner's story, particularly with Fall River's youth, as an example of bravery, unity, and acceptance. The print was made possible through generous donations from Donna and the family of Harold Hudner, Bay Coast Bank, St. An's Credit Union, Joe and Joanne Marshall, and the Riverside Art. Artist Brian Fox expressed his honor in depicting veterans' narratives, and Paul announced Fox's upcoming exhibition of military paintings at the Narrow Center, running for three months starting in October.

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