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03-23-2009, 08:21 PM
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Thats what life is about.....moments like these.
greg
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03-24-2009, 12:43 AM
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Very, very nice Jaime! Truly touching.
Nothing more rewarding that to see a child (to paraphrase High Flight)..."Put out his hand and touch the face of God".
Great story!
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Bob
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03-24-2009, 08:41 AM
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Agreed! Great Story
And I have a similar story. Yesterday, I saw an old (OLD!) ex-military pilot at a restaurant and thought about their needs as well. A few months ago a group of pilots here at Independence (unbeknownst to me during their planning stage) organized a similar type flyday for people who were mobile enough to travel from their assisted living homes to the airport. People were on hand to transport them, help them in and out of airplanes, and take them back. Pictures were taken and memories were made. The day was spent in a way that left everyone happy, and there were more than a few huge smiles and damp eyes afterward...
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03-24-2009, 09:12 AM
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yep, i cried. 
great story!! maybe he's a kid you should try to keep in touch with, Lord only knows when he may need another "pick me up" flight
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03-24-2009, 09:39 AM
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God just severed you up a new crown! Jamie thanks for taking the time to touch the young people today!
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03-24-2009, 11:32 AM
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thats what its all about...very nice indeed
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03-24-2009, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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You're a good man Jamie Painter.
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03-24-2009, 02:58 PM
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Wow....
What a wonderful gift. That alone makes it worth the cost of getting the license and building the machine.
Regards.
E.
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03-24-2009, 04:53 PM
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Copied and will make this a presentation at our EAA meeting tomorrow night. Great story to give inspiration to YE pilots. Nicely Done!!!!!  |
03-24-2009, 06:45 PM
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I remember my first flight...
when I was about 10 and working on my aviation merit badge. The counselor took us all up in what was probably a 152 and I remember it like yesterday. Now almost 50 and just got my license last year. And I didn't have a situation like the youngster you took flying! Well written, thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.
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