During our hours spent out at the Santiago airport for Haiti relief, God has given us opportunities to meet some incredible people. Some came to help because they heard there was a need. Some came because they were looking for an adventure. Some because their boss said so. Some aren't sure why they came....but they did. Even though they all may have had different reasons to give of their time, plane, and finances, one thing remains the same; they came and helped meet the needs of a starving, devastated nation. It is truly an honor to work alongside so many people that have a heavy heart for men and women they had never met. We thank God for giving us a first hand experience of how the Body of Christ works. It has come together and performed in a way that brought about unity amongst strangers. Thank you Jesus for placing these pilots in our lives, they've impacted us greatly! These wonderful people have given so much of their time, some have donated their own planes and have paid for their own fuel to get relief supplies over to the Haitians who so desperatly need it.
For that, we are grateful!
Todd Scholten, Mark Linsley, Roger Powers, James PowersThe gentlemen above are from Grand Rapids, MI. They work for L-3 Avionics Company. Their company drove a semi truck to Florida with supplies from our Louisville warehouse then used their King Air aircraft to fly supplies from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Santiago, Dominican Republic. They made many many trips back and forth. They are all such sweet spirited, humble, Christian men .
To them, we are grateful.
Scott DorfmanScott Dorfman is a pilot and plane owner from Atlanta, GA. He was so so gracious with his time and finances. He was a marathoner in his trips back and forth from Haiti. He didn't stop! Every time he returned from Haiti, he had a story to tell about his encounters with the beautiful Haitian people. We so enjoyed his stories and pictures. Thank you Scott for your heart.
To him, we are grateful.
2 pilots (black shirts) John and Chris
There aren't words to describe John and Chris. They are pilots from Boston who came to fly their company plane for relief efforts. They impacted us so greatly because of their enormous passion to get the job done. They were true servants and we will forever have a special place for them in our hearts. Thank you John and Chris!
To them, we are grateful.
Richard Wod and his wife
Richard Wood is a pilot and plane owner from Vancouver, Canada. He was such a blessing to be around and brought such joy to all situations. He as well was very gracious with his time and finances and worked unbelievably hard to get as many supplies over to Haiti as possible.
To him, we are grateful.
There are so many more pilots that have come and gone that gave so freely of themselves. Thank you Spencer, Scott, Eric, Andy, Patrick, Ryan, Bernie, John, Kim, Tom, Phil, Frank, Steve, Steve, Steve, and Steve :)....and many more!!
The days continue to pass by, the Haitians are still greatly effected by the earthquake, and pilots are continuing to show up with their planes ready to serve.
To all of them, we are eternally grateful.
