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Picture of the Day makes a global connection

By General Aviation News Staff · August 18, 2015 ·

Star Novak, a frequent contributor of photos to General Aviation News, found a photo from this year’s AirVenture that immediately caught her eye and we ran it as the Picture of the Day, with a plea to help find the woman in the photo.

With some help from Brian Krause, Star was able to track down the woman, Lise Nansen from Norway, and send her an original of the photo.

She got this great message back:
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“Thanks for sending me the photo. It’s absolutely beautiful! This kiddo totally reminded me of my son, Ragnar (10) and I just wanted to make him feel that there is no me or you — it’s all about us and the fantastic moment we share right now. There are no stars out there — we are all stars — just being who we are. Humans. Sharing the same world and opportunities. Everything is possible — just never doubt yourself and your own qualities. Thank you so much. This made my day and then some!

With much appreciation, Lise Nansen”

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