Carli Van Wyk
At 5 years old, I flew on NorthWest Airlines. I remember standing in line and this impressive pilot bending down and offering me the chance to fly with him.
In a few days I turn 21, my mum was going through old photos and we came across the wings and certificate Captain Bill gave me, dubbing me an “Honorary Junior Pilot”. I wanted to see what became of Bill, and found all these beautiful testaments to his character, moving my mother and I to tears. I would’ve loved to thank him for the experience, but instead I will just say, though I didn’t know him, he was evidently one of a kind, and showed tremendous kindness to me. Thank you Captain Bill.