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Pictured (front row, left to right): Wilfred R. DeFour, Dabney N. Montgomery, Dr. Roscoe C. Brown and George Watson, Jr., four of the surviving Tuskegee Airmen. Back row (l-r): Eula Phillips, friend of the Montgomery family; Dr. Darlene DeFour, Mr. DeFour’s daughter; Lauren P. Raysor, Esq., Attorney and Author of “Living The Wealthy Life”; Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Actress/Comedienne/Activist; Nicole Bailey, Principal, The Learning Tree Multi-Cultural School; Amelia Montgomery, Mr. Montgomery’s wife; and Helen M. Marshall, President, Borough of Queens.
January 31, 2012
Lauren P. Raysor Sponsors Reception Honoring The Tuskegee Airmen
On January 28, Attorney Lauren P. Raysor, Esq., author of “Living the Wealthy Life,” and the soon-to-be-released “Being Broke Is Not A Lifestyle,” held a reception and fundraiser honoring five of the Tuskegee Airmen at The Riverview Restaurant & Lounge in Long Island City. Those who were honored were Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Wilfred R. DeFour, Dabney N. Montgomery, Percy Sutton (in memoriam) and George Watson, Jr. Helen M. Marshall, Borough President of Queens, issued proclamations to the honorees in recognition of their service to our country.
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-American pilots — also known as “Red Tails” — who fought during World War II. Between June 1943 and May 1945, 352 pilots took part in over 1,500 air combat missions and shot down 112 enemy planes. Three of the Tuskegee Airmen each shot down four enemy planes. Among the honors they received for their service were the Presidential Unit Citation, the Legion of Merit, the Silver Star, the Soldier Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Red Star of Yugoslavia.
The reception coincided with the film “Red Tails,” which was released on January 20. The movie details both the battles the Tuskegee Airmen pilots faced during World War II and the prejudice they were forced to endure back home. Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, an actress and comedienne who has appeared in such films as “Malcolm X,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “New Jack City” and “Die Hard With A Vengeance,” talked about the film with the honorees and highlighted the achievements of The Tuskegee Airmen during the event.
Proceeds from the ticket sales went to benefit The Learning Tree Multi-Cultural School, an independent educational institution based in Corona, Queens, for young schoolchildren. The curriculum covers fine arts, language and advanced mathematics and science. Ms. Raysor has been a supporter of The Learning Tree Multi-Cultural School, having sponsored the school’s annual science fair.
Press:
Queens Chronicle | Tuskegee Airmen in LIC | February 2, 2012
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