MS Ag & Forestry Museum & MS Ag and Forestry Museum Foundation Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Last Pass Memorial Walkway
On October 10, 2025, the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum in Jackson, MS, and the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Foundation hosted a reception and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Last Pass Memorial Walkway—a brick-inlaid path that honors agricultural pilots who lost their lives during aerial application flights. The ribbon cutting was held last week in conjunction with the NAAA & NAAREF Board Meetings. Speakers for the reception included Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Gipson, Museum Foundation Chairman Dr. Bill Herndon, Museum Director Theresa Love, 2025 NAAA President Mike Rivenbark, and AgAir Update Publisher and NAAA Board Member Graham Lavender. The event was widely promoted by area news sources.
The National Agricultural Aviation Museum (NAAM) is also located on the grounds of the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum. It preserves and shares the legacy of agricultural aviation. Covering more than 5,000 square feet, the museum’s floor space and airspace provide a comprehensive and fascinating look at the agricultural aviation industry and how it has reshaped the history of agriculture. The brick-laid Last Pass Memorial, adjacent to the NAAM, inlaid with engraved bricks commemorating fallen agricultural pilots.
“The Last Pass walkway stands as a lasting tribute to the professionalism, courage, and commitment that define agricultural aviation,” said Rivenbark. “We’re honored to celebrate this milestone alongside our fall board meetings.”
NAAM features historic aircraft, photographs, and exhibits celebrating the rich history of ag aviation. The museum invites all NAAA members to join as NAAM members for just $100 per year for a family membership. Families, friends, and colleagues can sponsor bricks or donate to support the memorial and museum’s educational mission. Learn more here. Membership provides a way to stay connected with the museum and the Last Pass Memorial and includes free admission to more than 200 museums nationwide. View photos from the event here.