We are sad to announce to our club members the passing of Albert "Grandpa Buzz" Steward who died of prostate cancer just before our January club meeting.

"Buzz" was a strong club supporter and was always seen together with his grandson 'Sam Converse'.  Buzz supported Sam in his flying interests.  You would see the both of them at club meetings, events, work parties and of course flying down at the field.  There was a special bond between Buzz and Sam.  In the years that I knew Buzz I remember him as always being extremely friendly and down to earth.  Many times I would see Buzz sitting in his white van, sipping coffee and watching his grandson fly his helicopter or airplane.   I would casually walk up, knock on the window and say "Grandpa Buzz, how's it going?"  I have to say that I liked calling him "Grandpa Buzz" and I believe he took no offense to me doing so.

Buzz was not a pilot but he was definitely a "pilot's friend" in the pit area.   The club extends their sympathy to Sam and his family.  Those who knew Buzz will miss him.