Victory Squadron Memorial Committee

The emergence of new super-hero teams in Emerald City has caused a resurgence of interest in the first such group, the Victory Squadron. Emerald’s very own World War II-era mystery men had fallen into obscurity since the end of the war. The Squadron’s brief return to prominence in the 1970s with the publication of former member Blaze's warts-and-all memoir ultimately damaged its reputation at the time, as the public simply was not ready to accept that super-heroes had real-life human failings. Thus, those who still remembered the team recalled them as a tawdry, unsavory group of neurotic nut-cases.
With the 70th anniversary of the Squadron’s founding approaching, a more accurate assessment of the team and revaluation of its genuine wartime heroism prevails. As part of the growing public sentiment to honor the city’s original costumed heroes (however belatedly), the Victory Squadron Memorial Committee was formed to see to the construction and dedication of a monument in Overlook Park. Local businessman Ed Cheatham was elected as chairperson.

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Activist, Charity