HAVEN, Kan. — With the help of State Representative Joe Seiwert, a house bill (HB 2481) has been filed that will be part of the legislative process when they return to session next week.
This bill would designate K-96 between the east and west city limits of Haven as the PFC Henry Lee Fisher Memorial Highway.
Henry was the uncle of organizer, Jake Feil. He grew up, along with his 3 siblings, with Feil's grandparents in Haven. All four of the Fisher kids graduated from Haven High School.
Upon graduating in 1965, Henry enlisted in the Army because of a strong desire to serve and protect his country. His older brother served in the Air Force and their father, Kermit Fisher, also served in the Army during WWII.
Upon his initial Army physical, Henry Lee Fisher actually failed it. They discovered an undiagnosed hernia. Henry could have walked away at that point but he chose to have the hernia surgically repaired and when he was healed he went right back.
He was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, 16th Infantry and was sent to the front lines of Vietnam.
On June 18, 1967, PFC Henry Lee Fisher was KIA in Vietnam.
He was a lifelong Haven resident. He loved Haven almost as much as he loved his country and was set on serving his country.
"It is only fitting that we memorialize him," Feil said. "I can think of no better way."
If the bill is approved this session, the family will have to raise the money for the signs. KDOT does all of the work and maintenance but the family must pay for the signs.
If you want to give toward the signs, call or text Jake Feil for more information at (620) 314-9570.
CLICK HERE to download the Hutch Post mobile app.
CLICK HERE to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.