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Al Lopez
AL Lopez was born in Antonito, Colorado, and learned to fly during his last year in high school while being absent from school.
Principal George Schilthuis summoned AL to his office to expel him. ...view moreAL Lopez was born in Antonito, Colorado, and learned to fly during his last year in high school while being absent from school.
Principal George Schilthuis summoned AL to his office to expel him. Upon learning what AL was doing during his absence, Mr. Schilthuis chose to give AL permission to miss school three afternoons a week to work at the airport and fly. Al was a pilot for the Flying Tigers for thirty-five years.
Since retirement, AL has been a real estate broker, toastmaster, auctioneer, youth motivational speaker, Literacy and Character Counts! volunteer. AL resides in Leesburg, Florida.view less