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National WWI Museum – Night at the Tower

On September 28th, Night at the Tower celebrated the National WWI Museum and Memorial and its impact across the globe.Guests enjoyed a wonderful evening of festivities, complete with delicious food and drinks, a live auction, views from the top of the Tower, and an after-party on the Memorial Courtyard with desserts, drinks, and dancing. Shirley and Barnett Helzberg were the honorary chairs, and Elaine Drodge Koch, Courtney Kounkel, and Ora Reynolds were the co-chairs.  

Paetra and Gino Serra
Christie and Tim Pratt with Alexandra and Chris Sorenson
Ada Koch, Kady Kraske, Dawn Taylor, and Kat McDaniel
Shane and Angela Smeed with Edith and Benny Lee
Roger Arwood and Marcelle Cooper
(Seated) Mary Jane Judy and Sarah Brewster (standing) Kara Lowe, Jessie Thomas, and Kate VanDyke
Ora Reynolds, Courtney Kounkel, and Elaine Drodge Koch, co-chairs
Honorary Chair Shirley Helzberg and Deborah Green

Featured in the November 2, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: AME Photography KC

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