The Village Of
Lansing And Its Airport Past, Present, Future: A personal memoir
A history of how the Lansing Airport was developed into what it is today. This story looks at the fascinating and often underappreciated ways that it served the people of the Village of Lansing and the entire Chicago Southland. While the book tells the history of events in the airport’s development, it also provides a guided virtual tour through the pages of history and gives the reader an opportunity to participate as if they were actually reliving the experiences. The book is designed to revitalize the planned development of the airport in a format not typical of a historical memoir.
The Road To Redemption
The Road to Redemption is a revisionist history of what writers have been doing to revise the teaching of American history for generations. The book presents an alternate approach that takes readers back to a time when the nation was more united and schools prepared students to become victors instead of victims by presenting to them how America evolved into what now is the most powerful country in the world. It draws attention to those who are dedicated to destroy advancing man’s natural instincts to assimilate and allow all people to live useful lives. The intention of RTR is to open minds by providing unbiased accounts of what has happened to man’s universal search for meaning, and the obstacles that had to be overcome when those in power used their position to serve personal needs, and the methods taken to achieve them. It can be looked at as a classroom where the next generation will be prepared to accept their opportunities to live fruitful lives, and position them to be free thinkers. If parents believe schools are not serving the needs of children, they should become a more proactive part in the process. Road to Redemption provides a blue print for them to take back control of their children’s future.
A Word From The Author
Robert R. Malkas currently resides in Lansing, Illinois. When he first moved there, he went to sleep every night under the first ever airport rotating beacon atop Henry Ford’s Hangar at the Chicago Hammond airport. He came to believe he was being sent a message from Henry Ford himself about his contributions to the history of aviation in the United States. Malkas accepted this challenge and became the first chairman of a village commission assigned the task of managing the Lansing Airport’s growth. He was later appointed airport manager and served in that position for twenty-three years until his retirement in 2008.
Robert Malkas
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What Readers Are Saying
It is evident by the wealth of information that Mr. Malkas shares in this book that he is a true historian of the Village of Lansing and its airport. The book is well-written, and I love the pictures that are included. It makes you wish you could have been there to experience it in person.
KT
Posted on Sep 5th 2023
What a wonderful story of dedication and commitment. It is inspiring and a treasure to know the back story of this historic place, A must read.
Darlene M. Kadar
Posted on Jul 12th 2023
A very great read!
Anonymous
Posted on Oct 7th 2023
Highly Recommended !!!
Anonymous
Posted on Dec 4th 2023