NEW ARTICLE OUT SOON!
Remembering a Trailblazer: Earl L. Estwick, Sr.
by Michael Manning
Occasionally, a person of accomplishment becomes overlooked in the world
of commercial aviation. Earl L. Estwick, Sr., is one such individual. He was the
highest-ranking person of color at Pan American World Airways when assistant to
President Najeeb Halaby, who was at the helm of Pan Am from 1969 to 1972.
(Opening remarks of my tribute to the late Earl L. Estwick, Sr.)
February 2010 (Volume 16 No 12) (Issue No 168) On sale on US and
Canada newsstands from Tuesday, January 5 (27 January in the UK).
Canada newsstands from Tuesday, January 5 (27 January in the UK).
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Over the years, I have held some interesting jobs. Among them, a financial reporter, host of a weekend music magazine, Emceeing film festivals and interviewing authors, artists, musicians and CEO's. The magical thread along each of these endeavors has been uncovering the passion beneath the stories. The late Earl L. Estwick, Sr. is a person I did not want forgotten. Although he passed away in 1993, his philanthropy in New York led his wife Ruth and son Earl L. Estwick, Jr., to establish The Earl L. Estwick, Sr. Trailblazer Memorial Fund. This non-profit organization provides scholarships to academically qualified college-bound high school seniors. I've said this often. But we hear so much bad news on radio and television today that I try and counter this whenever possible with a positive news story, and this is one of them. It will appear soon in Airways magazine.
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Information about the Earl L. Estwick, Sr. Memorial Fund may be found at: www.estwickscholarships.com.
posted by Michael Manning @ 3:39 PM
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Congratulations. Sounds like an interesting article.
i love those kind of stories.
what a wonderful thing he is doing for the kids in this country. education is so important. the article sounds inspiring.
congratulations, michael!
Well done, Michael. Should be a good read.
PM: Thank you! It was rewarding to interview Earl's friends and family. :)
Seraphine: Unfortunately, Earl died before I had the opportunity to meet him. However, his dream lives on through many young people who are college graduates and making positive contributions to our society. He was an extraordinary man!
Captain Picard: I hope you have a chance to read it "across the pond" where Pan Am was highly regarded and to this day tremendously missed!
Hope you had happy holidays!!
Lots of love to you
Jess
Thanks, Jess and lol also! :)
I agree with Seraphine's comment !
The existential philosophers concluded ‘a life should be lived to the fullest’- which can be found in your stories and writings of past present and hopefully future joys- for what we hope are many more tomorrows.
Best wishes for the new year
lindsaylobe: Your message arrives just as I am contemplating a break from Blogging. But thank you very much for your caring comments, which I sincerely value. Happy New Year! :)
buying a copy of airways magazine seems a fine way to begin the new year.
Seraphine: My Editor In Chief has to be smiling as I am! :)lol!
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