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Recipients of the 2008-09 academic year Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association scholarship awards are:

• Rachel Budelier, daughter of Gary and Colleen Budelier, Davenport, IA, will attend the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.

• Andrea Egan, daughter of Robert and Dianne Egan, Geneseo, IL, will attend Villanova University.

• Anna Grimley, daughter of Jeff and Lee Ann Grimley, Springville, IA, will attend Iowa State University.

Pictured below from left to right are Rachel Budelier, Andrea Egan and Anna Grimley.

Five years ago the chapter established additional scholarships in memory of Sergeant Paul Fisher. SGT Fisher, a flight engineer with Company F, 106th Aviation, deployed to Iraq in February 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter that he was aboard was shot down by a missile west of Baghdad. He sustained multiple injuries and later died.

SGT Fisher was a quiet man that believe actions spoke louder than words. He was a man who lived with truth, honor, and respect. He knew hard work was the key to your own success. May we always remember the sacrifices he made so that our journey in life can be paved with freedom. The recipients of the SGT Paul Fisher Scholarship Awards for academic year 2008-09 are:

• Erika Bjorklund, daughter of Bruce and Dianne Bjorklund, Ames, IA, will attend the University of Iowa.

• Nathan Fiala, son of Paul and Kathy Fiala, will attend either the University of Iowa, Texas A&M University or Drake University.

Pictured below from left to right are Erika Bjorklund and Nathan Fiala.

The National Defense Industrial Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense through industrial preparedness. It is the premier organization representing all facets of the defense and technology industrial base and serving all military services.

The Iowa-Illinois Chapter is highly active throughout the state of Iowa and the western third of Illinois in service to the community. Activities include an active scholarship program, sponsorship of numerous community events, support of the Veterans community, and an active seminar program.

The chapter has awarded $25,500 to 38 students since 1994.