I just heard, Joe Sutter - considered to be the father of the 747 - passed away this morning. He was 95.
Although long retired, he'd continued to serve as a consultant to Boeing Commercial. I had the privilege of meeting him about six years ago - he participated in the briefing where it was decided that first 747-8F was ready for first flight - and I sat right behind him. It was like meeting a legend, no, it was meeting a legend.
RIP Joe, everyone who's ever flown on a 747 owes you a fond 'Thank You'.