Light the Spark Within

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What would you do if you had all the money in the world and a lifetime to spend it? Kermit Weeks realized early on that, for him, the sky was the limit.

As a young man, he built and flew his own airplanes. For Kermit, there was never much question that his life would revolve around aviation. He went on to build an extraordinary collection of historic aircraft and create Fantasy of Flight, an aviation museum.

But Kermit saw his life’s purpose as something bigger than collecting airplanes. He believed in finding what you’re passionate about, pursuing it wholeheartedly and helping others discover what makes them come alive.

Fantasy of Flight is now closed to the public, but Kermit’s story is still a great reminder that a passion can become much more than a hobby—it can shape a life.

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Do you remember the name Tommy Roe? In the ’60s, when it came to musical stars he was one of the biggest in the world! In fact, when the Beatles and the Stones were moving up the charts, he was one of the guys they had to climb over. He had 27 songs that made top 30, like Sheila, Sweet Pea and Dizzy! Roe was a worldwide hit. In 1963 he did a tour of England, and you know who opened for him? Four lads from liverpool!

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