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[i]The Foundation was formed by several private citizens who found in each other a common dream to give recognition to and honor the crew of Apollo 1 in a way that has been lacking in our country's history. In 1997 Launch Complex 34 was overgrown with bushes, weeds and wild pepper trees. A lonely kiosk stood at the perimeter of the pad with old photos desecrated by years of exposure to wind and sun. A faded 'Abandon in Place' sign was stamped on one leg of the launch pedestal. Two flame deflectors stood off to the side as if abandoned in time. Only one wall of the building that once housed fuel and electrical lines to the massive service gantry survived the years. Two small plaques affixed to the pedestal reminded the world of what had happened on this spot. In December 1998 we incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in the State of Florida. Over the next eighteen months, we formed cleanup crews, replaced missing fire bricks, re-stenciled the 'Abandon in Place' stamp, and began to form a solid base from which to build a memorial. This process taught us about other historical events that occurred at Launch Pad 34 and we grew to include them all. In September 2000 we were certified by the United States government as a 501(c)(3) corporation, enabling tax-deductable donations. Others joined us as we moved forward. We have found a great deal of support by individuals from all walks of life who have all said, "It's about time!"[/i]
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