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Flight Across The Midwest

We are in Sioux City, Iowa today and are headed out in a few hours for Oshkosh. We may not make it into the Seaplane base tonight but will get close.

The reason we are going to Oshkosh is because it is the largest aviation event in the world and we will have the "Spirit of Paradise" on display for a week in an area where 250,000 people will come by and see our plane. Our display is not located on the main grounds but will be at the Seaplane base a few miles away. There is a shuttle service to and from the main grounds. We will be spending long days talking to people about Samaritan Aviation and the difference this plane will make in Papua New Guinea. Evan Paki, the Ambassador, will be spending a few days with us and will be greeting the crowd on our behalf. Oshkosh is also a time to network with other mission aviation organizations and get the best deals on aviation related equipment. (You can find out more about the event by visiting http://www.airventure.org/)

Yesterday we flew over Kansas, Nebraska, and part way through Iowa. You can see the pictures of the States in that order. America is a beautiful place!

The Spirit of Paradise Tour begins!

Spirit of Paradise

Today we are headed to OshKosh for the first leg of our national tour. The plane has been fitted with all its decals and is ready to go.

We will be at the Vett Seaplane base from July 28th to August 4th. Make sure to come by and see us if you are at Oshkosh!

In Memory of Justice Warren

Justice Warren, a young boy we have been transporting through our Mercy Flights, passed away yesterday 7.14.08 from battling brain cancer. A memorial fund has been set up in the name of Justin Warren and if you'd like to donate or send a card, please mail to:

Samaritan Aviation

c/o Justin Warren

PO Box 492

Montrose, CO 81401

Please note on your check or online donation "Warren Memorial Fund" or "Justice Warren". All donors' information will be forwarded to Justice's parents. As well, please join us in prayer during this difficult time for Justice's family & friends - Thank you.

6th Annual Samaritan Aviation Golf Classic

Today was another big day at Samaritan Aviation. We held our 6th Annual Samaritan Aviation/Lone Eagle Golf Classic.

There were 108 golfers at the event and a host of volunteers. The shotgun start began with a fly-over, as is our tradition. The plane then circled above the players and dropped prizes all around the course. It is an exciting way to start the tournament and the competition to catch the prizes out of the air is amazing.

We started the event last night with a dinner for almost two hundred people that included a presentation on Samaritan Aviation and a live auction.

The proceeds from the weekend will go both to the family of Justice, a seven year old boy who we are working with right now, and the operation expenses of the organization.

We would like to thank all the sponsors and participants for making this our biggest tournament ever!

Yesterday was a day to celebrate as we finally finished the Cessna 206 that we have been working on for the past 2 years! The plane looks amazing (inside & out), especially with the floats attached. We are now gearing up for our 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic event, so enjoy the pictures and check back in with us soon!