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| Memories & Reflections |
Some of the greatest stories about Cole Palen were never written down,
published, or aired on television. They were experienced by those that knew and
worked alongside Cole during the sixty seven years of life God blessed him with.
This section of Cole Palen.com will bring you some of those stories, as told by
those who were there. These pages will also include reflections on Cole's life,
personality, influence and legacy.
published, or aired on television. They were experienced by those that knew and
worked alongside Cole during the sixty seven years of life God blessed him with.
This section of Cole Palen.com will bring you some of those stories, as told by
those who were there. These pages will also include reflections on Cole's life,
personality, influence and legacy.
Memories & Reflections from Don Bodeen
The Palen Farm
-Here Mr. Bodeen shares memories of his friendship with Cole going
back to the days when the six original aircraft from Roosevelt Field were
still stored in chicken coops at the Palen farm. This page also includes
several photos of the farm as it appears today.
The Haircut
-Cole gives fourteen year old Don Bodeen a haircut.
The Flight of the Bleriot
-Don Bodeen recalls the first flight of Cole's Bleriot at Stormville Airport.
Faith & Trust
-Don Bodeen recollects flying Cole's Fleet Finch for the first time.
Johnny And The Quarter Inch Drill
-Cole plays a practical joke on a friend... with unexpected results.
Meeting One's Hero
-Mr. Bodeen recalls the day he and Cole met Eddie Rickenbacker.
Going to the Movies with Cole
-Cole added a unique touch to everything he did, always creating
special memories in the process. Here Don Bodeen shares what a
typical trip to the Juliet Theater with Cole was like.
Memories & Reflections from Ian Shippee
The Autograph
-Cole autographs Ian Shippee's free-flight Sopwith Camel.
The Palen Farm
-Here Mr. Bodeen shares memories of his friendship with Cole going
back to the days when the six original aircraft from Roosevelt Field were
still stored in chicken coops at the Palen farm. This page also includes
several photos of the farm as it appears today.
The Haircut
-Cole gives fourteen year old Don Bodeen a haircut.
The Flight of the Bleriot
-Don Bodeen recalls the first flight of Cole's Bleriot at Stormville Airport.
Faith & Trust
-Don Bodeen recollects flying Cole's Fleet Finch for the first time.
Johnny And The Quarter Inch Drill
-Cole plays a practical joke on a friend... with unexpected results.
Meeting One's Hero
-Mr. Bodeen recalls the day he and Cole met Eddie Rickenbacker.
Going to the Movies with Cole
-Cole added a unique touch to everything he did, always creating
special memories in the process. Here Don Bodeen shares what a
typical trip to the Juliet Theater with Cole was like.
Memories & Reflections from Ian Shippee
The Autograph
-Cole autographs Ian Shippee's free-flight Sopwith Camel.
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