Thursday, October 7th, FAS Airfield Volunteer, Gordon Taylor, celebrated his 80th birthday at the Columbus Library in downtown Columbus.  Gordon is one of the town’s volunteer fixtures, so the party held in honor of his birthday was well attended, as locals dropped by throughout the morning to pay their respects – – – and to enjoy the cake and other celebratory treats.

That of course meant that other FASF volunteers and old-timers were also part of the well-wishing group of Gordon’s friends.  Pictured below are several of them, who were there at the time your webmaster dropped by to shake the birthday boy’s hand – – – and snap some photos.

Mr. Taylor is currently the President of the Columbus Library Board of Directors and an accomplished commercial photographer, designer and artist.  He is a long-time resident of the Columbus suburb, City of the Sun. 

Columbus Librarian, Maria Constantine Ehlers, invites one and all to enjoy the many offerings of the library, which regularly holds events at which local artists (Columbus has long been an artist’s haven) both show and sell their creations.  She reports that Gordon is now in the process of creating a book of his photographic work for publication.  Incidentally, don’t forget that the Library has been a long-time supporter of the FASF, and is listed under its Local Business Supporters right here.

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FASF Volunteer, Gordon Taylor Turns 80

L to R: Local sculptor Tarás Mychalewych has jovial conversation with longtime FASF member, Mayor Bruce Salas

      Jeane Canfield, one of the FASF’s founders, celebrates with Steve Zobeck, dual Columbus – Michigan citizen.