A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam

"The island lost a pioneer of aviation, a real trailblazer in a challenging industry, and great contributor to regional travel," GIAA Executive Manager Charles "Chuck" H. Ada II stated, in regard to the passing of Mr. Joaquin L. Flores. Mr. Flores was the owner of Freedom Air, a commuter airline operation serving Guam and the CNMI since 1974. "Everyone who travelled on Freedom Air remembers the S360, 30-seat aircraft, the friendly staff and pilots, and the experience of seeing the islands from the plane windows, it made you excited to fly. The adventure flight is something Joaquin Flores provided to islanders, some of which would never have had experienced, if not for his commuter operations between the Mariana islands. "He was truly inspirational, and a visionary in the development of regional travel. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues, and thank them for the service Mr. Flores provided to the people of Guam and to our Airport. We offer the following poem in memory of his service, his passion, and dedication to one of the very few local aviators to date," Chuck Ada concluded

Impressions of a Pilot