Warbirds the Sound of Freedom
August 21, 2002
To Commentary:
I'm continuing to read with slight interest about the whining regarding the
EAA attendance numbers, and a few other various things
that really aren't worth mentioning. But when I read Mr. Seaver's complaining
about the Warbird "noise," I HAD to respond.
Unfortunately, in Mr. Seaver's ill fated attempt at bastardizing the EAA, he
chose to highlight one of things that is very near and dear to me, and I'm sure
many others, the
Warbirds.
Mr. Seaver, the "noise" you refer to from these Warbirds is actually
the SOUND OF FREEDOM!! You know, freedom, the thing that gives you the right
to speak on the issues you do, even as ridiculous as they are. Men died in these
Warbirds to give you your freedom. Perhaps the people that have respect for
these Warbirds and the people that flew them don't hear the "noise"
like you do.
I for one am glad the EAA has these pieces of history and freedom come to Oshkosh
every year. It gives people a first hand knowledge of what men and women went
through years ago to keep the freedom we enjoy. Hopefully these planes can teach
our children of today that freedom comes at a very high price!
Every time I hear one of these Warbirds, I hear freedom. Every time I hear Harmon
Seaver, I hear "noise."
Hats off to the EAA for another great AirVenture, and "KEEP 'EM FLYING."
Sincerely yours,
Paul Esslinger
