A New Year’s Message in Honor of Capt. John Sax
Our foundation’s mission is fundamentally built on our commitment to honor Captain John Sax and the values he stood for. John approached each day with courage and a determination to live life fully, embracing the belief that life begins at the edge of our comfort zones.
This photo captures John Sax doing one of the hobbies that he loved most: Paramotoring (Powered Paragliding, or PPG). He discovered this passion after graduating college and returning to Northern California, while he prepared his application for Officer Candidate School. Grateful to connect with a local Paramotoring enthusiast, John formed a lasting friendship with his instructor, who guided him through the ropes of this unique way of flying.
John quickly became a familiar face at Paramotoring meetups around Northern California, often adding his signature flair by flying with airshow smoke trailing from his paramotor and a trusty GoPro mounted to his helmet. Whether soaring through the sky or building connections with others who shared his passion, John’s adventurous spirit made an impact on all who knew him.
As we enter this new year, we hope John’s spirit inspires you to make the most of every moment. There is no greater tribute to those we’ve lost than to live boldly, fully, and with intention. May we each find ways to reflect this in how we embrace every day we are given.
𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢 & 𝐆𝐀𝐒
“𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘞𝘦 𝘋𝘰, 𝘞𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘪𝘮”