So beautiful, dear Cameron. Thank you. I'm thinking of my grandfather William Gross who came to this country penniless with only a third grade education, and provided an example to me of courage in the face of long odds and dangers beyond any I've had to face that continues to fuel me. It was good to be reminded of Grampa Willy and all the others who did what they needed to do so I can be sitting here writing this note.
Cameron, you never cease to amaze me with your insight, wisdom, and wonderful way with words. You made of this simple story of acknowledgment a powerful life lesson. It feels very good to feel my mother and grandmother at my side today -- and to try to be worthy of their love and guidance. Thank you!
Thank you so much for publishing this history. When I was a kid in the 1940s my aunt became a pilot, the first woman I knew of to do so, and I thought that was astonishing. I'm so please that Bessie's memory is continuing to be honored, especially in this day and age of racial discrimination which tragically never seems to go away.
I was a flight attendant for 34 years and began my career flying out of ORD, Chicago. The address is Bessie Coleman Drive. I was curious about who she was and as I investigated, became simply awestruck! I’ve read the latest book about her (historical fiction, but good) and remain in awe of her bravery at a time when that involved real risk for a woman standing up for her principles. (Not unlike today…)
You have a way of bringing the people and the insights in your stories to life, living breathing through my heart and imagination… I thank you for it! ❤️
Great story,Cameron! I so appreciate the way you connected Piloting and faith traditions here. One thing I appreciate about my Catholic tradition is that we are never alone. From childhood up we remember and try to emulate the women and men of faith who have gone before us-- we add their names to ours in Confirmation, we celebrate many of them on feast days, and one of our most beautiful hymns is the Litany of the Saints. In daily liturgical prayer we remember and thank those who have gone before us in faith. But I love the idea of stretching that out into the future, both in terms of faith and family and society.
So beautiful, dear Cameron. Thank you. I'm thinking of my grandfather William Gross who came to this country penniless with only a third grade education, and provided an example to me of courage in the face of long odds and dangers beyond any I've had to face that continues to fuel me. It was good to be reminded of Grampa Willy and all the others who did what they needed to do so I can be sitting here writing this note.
Cameron, you never cease to amaze me with your insight, wisdom, and wonderful way with words. You made of this simple story of acknowledgment a powerful life lesson. It feels very good to feel my mother and grandmother at my side today -- and to try to be worthy of their love and guidance. Thank you!
Thank you so much for publishing this history. When I was a kid in the 1940s my aunt became a pilot, the first woman I knew of to do so, and I thought that was astonishing. I'm so please that Bessie's memory is continuing to be honored, especially in this day and age of racial discrimination which tragically never seems to go away.
Good morning! What an incredible story of history and inspiration! Thank you so much! We are in this together! 🙏🏻
I was a flight attendant for 34 years and began my career flying out of ORD, Chicago. The address is Bessie Coleman Drive. I was curious about who she was and as I investigated, became simply awestruck! I’ve read the latest book about her (historical fiction, but good) and remain in awe of her bravery at a time when that involved real risk for a woman standing up for her principles. (Not unlike today…)
You have a way of bringing the people and the insights in your stories to life, living breathing through my heart and imagination… I thank you for it! ❤️
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Great story,Cameron! I so appreciate the way you connected Piloting and faith traditions here. One thing I appreciate about my Catholic tradition is that we are never alone. From childhood up we remember and try to emulate the women and men of faith who have gone before us-- we add their names to ours in Confirmation, we celebrate many of them on feast days, and one of our most beautiful hymns is the Litany of the Saints. In daily liturgical prayer we remember and thank those who have gone before us in faith. But I love the idea of stretching that out into the future, both in terms of faith and family and society.