I flew into Meigs first in 1991 after a trip to Oshkosh. Like Jay, I had
flown many times on
flight simulator into Meigs, long before I had even taken a flying lesson.
That landing was a
thrill of my life, on par with my first solo flight. My friend (fellow
pilot and co-owner of our 172)
had the time of our lives in Chicago that weekend.

Since that first time, my friend and I, and my wife and I ,made many trips
to Meigs.
Each trip was memorable. I mourn the loss of Meigs like all.
I feel very fortunate to have flown into one of the most wonderful flying
destinations, and I
truly feel sorry for those who weren't able to.

I no longer travel to Chicago not because of a protest to Mayor Daley. I
just can't figure out a
practical way to fly there and get to downtown. And, of course, flying to
another airport would
be such a letdown.

Now I have a young boy, and I feel bad that I will never be able to share
that particular joy with
him. I envy Jay being able to fly there with his family.

-Jeff

P.S. I enjoy hearing other peoples stories of flying into Meigs. Perhaps it
will ease the pain.