06/26/2026
Happy Airport Worker Appreciation Day!
Today, communities across Canada take a moment to thank the people who keep our airports running — and here at the Gore Bay Flying Club, there's only one name on our minds.
Robert Colwell, this one's for you.
Over the past little while, we passed a card around town and collected signatures from the people of Gore Bay and beyond. The response told the whole story. Pilots, hangar tenants, longtime members, and neighbours who've never set foot on the ramp all wanted to add their name and a word of thanks.
Robert, you're the steady hand behind CYZE through every season; clearing the runway on the coldest mornings, greeting every visiting aircraft with a wave, and quietly keeping our field safe, tidy, and welcoming for everyone who passes through. The airport runs the way it does because of the care you put into it day in and day out.
From all of us at the Gore Bay Flying Club, and from the whole Manitoulin community: thank you. We're lucky to have you. Here's to clear skies and many more years together.
Thank you, Robert!
