The Eagles Aerie News of the USAir Soaring Eagles Second Quarter 2019 TABLE of CONTENTS Board of Directors President’s Message President Joe Kernan Treasurer’s Report 1st VP Dan Friel Secretary’s Message 2nd VP Judy Schmidt Chairman’s View Treasurer Paul Sturpe Flight Attendant Message Secretary Open Flown West—Obituaries Past President John Davis Member Updates Advisors to the Board—Bill Leefe, Bob Knapp, Butch Schofield, Ron Natlie PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (276) 632-9941 Captain Joe Kernan
[email protected] It is with a profound sense of loss that I write this article. This issue of the Aerie was started before Gerry Milburn’s death, and its completion has fallen to me. I am dedicating this issue of the Aerie to the memory of Captain Gerald E. Milburn who worked tirelessly for the benefit of the Soaring Eagles Organization as a whole, and for me personally. In- deed his good counsel and dedication to The Soaring Eagles will be missed. Gerry would want us to carry on, and prepare for the reunion in October. May He Rest in Peace It’s never too early to start the preparations for the 43rd Annual Soaring Eagles Reunion to be held in Tampa Florida at the Tampa Westshore Marriott October 25, 26, 27. I’m pleased to announce that the Soaring Eagles Board in conjunction with an anonymous do- nor will be sponsoring an all expenses paid luncheon cruise on Tampa Bay on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019. Bus transportation to and from the channel side dock will also be provided. Last year’s reunion was one of the best in recent memory, and we hope that many of you will take the opportunity to join us this year and try to surpass last year’s success.