A Foundation Built on Passion and Expertise
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐉. 𝐒𝐚𝐱 . Our Foundation is dedicated to supporting those who share John’s love and passion for aviation, ensuring his story is carried forward for generations to come. Guided by our mantra, “With All We Do, We Honor Him,” we remain committed to keeping his spirit alive by honoring his call to serve, passion for mentorship, and love for flight.
The Capt. Sax Foundation's Board of Directors is comprised completely of military and civilian pilots, serving on a volunteer basis. All fund proceeds are disbursed directly to the scholarship recipients, flight schools, and colleges to support the foundation's mission. All decisions related to scholarship awards are made exclusively by the Board to ensure that these funds reach the maximum benefit within the lives that they touch.
Carrying Our Love Forward
This foundation gives our love for John a place to go, providing us with a meaningful way to ensure his story continues to be written, his name continues to be spoken, and his legacy is never forgotten. Through every scholarship awarded, we honor the passions that called to his heart throughout his lifetime, ensuring his impact on the aviation community carries on.
More than that, we are building something lasting that his two children can one day be a part of. A way for them to see their father remembered, not just in words, but in action. To witness how those who loved him came together to continue his positive impact within the communities he cared for so deeply.
Providing Aviation Scholarships
Capt. John Sax had an incredible passion for all things related to aviation that was present throughout his entire life, and he always sought ways to mentor and share this passion with others around him. Many would describe hearing John talk about his love for all things related to flight as “absolutely contagious." It was hard not to share that love that would only exponentially grow from speaking with John.
This extended throughout his entire lifetime, from going to air shows with his friends and family to growing up and becoming a Certified Flight Instructor after college, and then on to earning his “Wings of Gold” as a Marine Corps Aviator. As a Marine Aviator, John could often be found helping his fellow pilots with their mission planning and taking calls from aspiring pilots, hoping to provide them with any guidance or encouragement that he could to help them accomplish their goals.
Knowing of John’s passion to invest in others and to work alongside them in pursuit of the love of flight, the foundation was formed to help others by continuing his mission.