We are so grateful that in today’s world our Jackie is more accepted and understood than children with special needs have been in the past. But we had never thought that we would be as celebrated as he was by your Above the Clouds organization. Our hearts were beyond full as we experienced the most perfectly calibrated celebration of special children as has been put together by your organization. As a person with some experience in external relations I was supremely impressed by the administrative expertise exhibited by your volunteers last Saturday. I could fill this note with admiration for the attention to detail that we experienced. I know that the poster for Jackie meant gathering background on him, finding the right high school student to imagine and execute the poster, following up to see that it got done. That was only one detail and there were countless others -- the name tags, the cheering volunteers, the food, the pilot briefing, the photographer, and oh my gosh, the extraordinary personalized Top Gun gear waiting for Jackie when he returned from his flight. Every person we spoke to was so generous with their time and good will. I know the kind of time this event required, and am mightily impressed that it wasn’t just a singular event but something you do over and over again. Let me simply say that our hearts were brimming with appreciation for you an your organization that make possible once-in-a lifetime memories for the dearest children who most need celebrating. You are all extraordinary. Special thanks to pilot Marc and to your gracious coordinator Mary, who left no stone unturned in making this such a fabulous event in Jackie’s and our lives. Really, so generous and amazing. With great admiration, Dottie Engler.
