Scholarship offered in memory of 9/11 American pilot who rallied for equality

The National Gay Pilots Association is offering a flight training scholarship in honor of one of its early members, American Airlines First Officer David Charlebois, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “I will never forget the moment we were given the green light to represent the American brand” by marching at a rally in uniform, said the pilot’s partner, Tom Hay, adding: “That moment, when we knew American had our backs as we fought for inclusion and equality, was a real turning point and one that I can vividly remember David feeling very proud to be a part of.”