LDS 'Candy Bomber' to Appear at Annual Freedom Event

Gail Halvorsen, best known as the Candy Bomber, has been around the world bringing joy and candy to children and adults alike.

Come 4 p.m. on July 3, he will be making what could be his last candy drop at the Cries of Freedom event at SCERA Park, 699 S. State St., in Orem.

It is anticipated Halvorsen will drop approximately 1,000 candy bars, all with individual parachutes, to children waiting below.  He will speak at 3:30 p.m. prior to the drop.

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