Vieyra Honors Foundation
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On January 8, 2024, House Bill 2481 was introduced that would designate K-96 at Haven the PFC Henry Lee Fisher Memorial Highway after a local soldier who was KIA in Vietnam.
The bill quickly passed both the Kansas House and Senate with unanimous support and on April 18, 2024 was signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly.
The family is now responsible for the over $12,000 cost of the two memorial signs.
A fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, May 9 at Baker Ballroom at 17 East 2nd in Hutchinson from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 100% of the proceeds go to pay for these memorial highway signs.
The event will feature live music from local singer/songwriter Morgan Wilk, a catered taco bar, a cash bar, and a huge silent auction. We will also have a very special guest to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner”.
Some of the silent auction items include: A ride in a Cessna UC-78 WWII-era plane, several Mother’s Day gift baskets, a Midway Motors gift basket that includes an oil change and full car detail, Abilene Smoky Valley Train Ride for four, a three piece outdoor patio furniture set from Bold Corporate, a weekend golf outing at Firekeeper Course in Topeka, plus a lot more.
Tickets are just $35 and can be purchased online at vieyrahonorsfoundation.org/events or by calling Marla at: 620-960-8215.
Henry Lee Fisher grew up in Haven and graduated Haven High School in 1965. Right after graduation he joined the Army with two buddies but was actually denied due to a hernia that was discovered during his physical.
He could have likely walked away at that point and avoided Vietnam but he had a strong and burning desire to serve his country just like his father did during WWII.
Henry came home, had surgery to repair the hernia, and went back. He was assigned to the 16th Infantry- 1st Infantry Division and sent to the frontlines of Vietnam.
Sadly, PFC Henry Lee Fisher would never return home as he was KIA in 1967.
Please join the community May 9 in helping to honor this soldier’s service and ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we all enjoy to this day.
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