Thank you Steve, and everyone. WOW......what an incredible, FUN, and great way to go out!! And also very humbling. That so many folks took a HUGE chunk of time (and money) out of their lives to be with me at this moment. The last flight turned into a three day party, and what a great time I had, and I hope everyone else as well.
I can't possibly thank you guys enough. You have made my life so fulfilling. I cherish and value your friendship so very much. THANK YOU!!
More pictures....
Steve and Laura in the Denver waiting to board the last flight. Denver to Spokane SWA flight 2901
Ken and Naomi. I flew F-16's with ken. He is my longest close friend. There were so many Cub folks at the party he made the comment he felt a little out of place because he did not have a cub and had not been to Alaska. It was a pretty funny moment. I did manage to give Ken a front seat ride in my Cub on floats while he was here, and Naomi a back seat ride.
My mom at 85 made it. My sister and her two boys (nephews) as well. Unfortunately my other sister was not able to come for health reasons. She was there in spirit.
My party help did a great job of making the hangar feel warm and decorating it. Mike and Susie helped as well
Our resident medical doctor, Randy and Julie, were there. We have adopted each other as brothers.
I got to choose my first officer for my last flight. I was honored that Garth was willing to keep me out of trouble on the last run. He had to work hard. LOL