The National World War I Museum and Memorial – Night at the Tower
The National World War I Museum and Memorial held its fifth annual Night at the Tower on September 14th. Members of the Bloch family served as honorary co-chairmen. Libby and Brad Bergman and Deanna and Greg Graves were the co-chairmen. More than 500 guests enjoyed sumptuous refreshments, live and silent auctions, viewing the main gallery, and dancing on the Paul Sunderland Bridge to the music of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra featuring Molly Hammer.
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| Dr. Matthew Naylor, National World War I Museum and Memorial; and Mayor Quinton Lucas |
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| Tom and Mary Bloch, Robert and Mary Jo Brown, Paul and Liz Uhlmann, and Barbara and Bob Bloch, honorary co-chairmen |
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| TJ and Willard Snyder, sponsorship co-chairmen |
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| Greg and Deanna Graves, co-chairmen; with Deuce, Max, Gabe, and Cooper Chanos |
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| Board of Trustees Chairman Mark and Linda Henderson, Dr. Matthew Naylor, National World War I Museum and Memorial; and Libby and Brad Bergman, co-chairmen |
Additional photos featured in the November 9, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credits: Samantha Levi and Niah Rose
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