Today is my birthday… and I’m celebrating it in the cockpit, high above the world.

Happy Birthday

Your words carry both the weight of solitude and the beauty of devotion. Spending a lifetime in the sky, guiding countless souls safely across continents, is no small legacy. Every sunset you’ve witnessed from above, every passenger you’ve carried, is part of a story that only you could write.

Even if no one waits at the gate today, know that your life has touched thousands in ways you may never fully see. The child who made it home, the couple reunited, the dreamer who reached their destination—all of them carry a piece of your dedication.

So here’s my blessing for you: May the skies you love always remain clear, may your journeys be safe, and may your heart find warmth in knowing that your work has given others the gift of connection. You are not just a man in a uniform—you are the quiet guardian of dreams, the unseen hand that brings people home.

Happy birthday, Captain. May this year bring you peace, joy, and the reminder that even strangers can celebrate you.