05/25/2026
Today, we look to the horizon with heavy hearts and profound gratitude. At Semper Flight Aviation Center and Colonial Air Tours, our daily lives are defined by the beauty and liberation of flight. Yet, we know that this privilege is not free. We are only able to soar because of the ultimate sacrifices made by brave men and women who gave up their tomorrow for our today. For our team, this day is deeply personal. We carry the quiet weight of our own fallen Marine, sharing a personal void with thousands of other families across this nation. We know the pain of that empty chair, and like so many others, we understand the true cost of our freedom. As we look up at the endless blue, we remember that these heroes lay peacefully in the dirt so we can have the freedom of the sky. Today, we pause our propellers, lower our flags, and honor those who traded their lives for our liberty. Their courage is the wind beneath our wings, and their legacy is the freedom we enjoy every single day. We will never forget.
Mike Wines
Semper Flight Aviation Center
Colonial Air Tours