So, I have been wanting to post this for a while yet the correct words have yet to come to me. Bear with me for lapses of memory or lack of eloquence....
We were driving home after the week of soaring, Lily is conked out in the backseat, Sara is co-pilot/navigator/keep Dad awake girl. Sara was still comprehending the meaning of receiving the "Spirit of Soaring" award. I am fortunate to be close to the history of the award and was there when Gil Gauger handed out the first one in memory of Mike Jenkins. Mike attended our New Year's Day contest for many years, oxygen bottles in tow. I tried to explain to Sara about dedication and attitude, two traits I see that the award represents. Now,I know Sara has been going to the Nats with me for ten years, even prodding me to hurry up and get the forms in each year for several years. What I don't think she understood is how that dedication to the LSF/AMA Nats is perceived as an admirable quality.... Anyway, during Nats week I had the pleasure of hearing positive comments about Sara from several of you that were there. Let me tell you, a parent is really grateful when his child has grown up and is on the right track. Hearing that from others is icing on the cake. I appreciate everyone of those comments.... So... Let me tell you now what I could not at the LSF banquet due to a sleepy eight year old (Lily) on my lap. Sara was really surprised by the honor of receiving the "Spirit of Soaring" award. I find that honor touching as well personally because of who it was given to, as well as for whom and for what it represents.... For the record, although a thank you speech was not given during the banquet please do not take that as unappreciative, in any way, of the gratitude shown by the giving of this award. Sincerely, Brent Hoover RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
