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Matteson Star in Matteson, Illinois

05 Mar 2000

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Matteson Star

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Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

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Mar 05, 2000

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3

Balloonist proves dreams can take flight in Burma landing

Renee Aliassi held a press conference in Homewood after Kevin Aliassi safely landed his hot air balloon in a Myanmar rice field during a round the world attempt. He flew Feb 22 from Rockford and completed a 242 hour journey with no serious injuries. the couple seeks volunteers to fund balloon shipment while awaiting his return Monday.

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Renee Alcassi Myanmar Kevin Aliassi Renee Shirley Alcassi Homewood Kevin Aliassi Burma Chicago Heights Akassi Nyaungu Pacific Alassi Todd Little Uliassi Renee Uliassi Little Vietnam Libya Iran Bloom Globe Rockford Hoekstra Building Automation Renee Aliassi Sahara
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Balloonist Kevin Aliassi's solo globe flight tale resurfaces

Chicago Heights teachers recall Kevin Aliassi 36, a 1981 Bloom High School graduate and former student who pursued a solo hot air balloon circumnavigation. They remember his bright ambition, early experiments, and a 1981 mid flight over the Nile when a storm tested his craft.

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