McMakins lived near my family most of my life. Their place was my second home, and Mr McMakin was more of a father to me than my own. He took the time to take me flying, let me help him when he was building a plane, showed me so many things and told me so many stories from his flying. All the countries he visited and wonderful things he did and saw. The McMakins home was always a fun, and interesting place to be. I have so many good memories and stories from those times. It was a blessing to have known them, and the entire family.