CNN HEROES: Captain Budi Soehardi
CNN has picked up the amazing story of Singapore Airlines pilot Captain Budi Soehardi’s story. This remarkable man founded an orphanage and fund it with his own salary. The Roslin Orphanage houses 45 kids all arrived from neighboring war-ravaged West Timor. He has managed to send one of his orphans to medical school, aside from sending his own 3 kids for higher education in Australia.
The Roslin Orphanage is not open to adoption. I had the honor of asking Captain Budi, and he expressed his sincere intention to raise these kids himself to be the man and woman they ought to be and raise the living standard of their community.
To read about Captain Budi Soehardi’s story and his wonderful orphanage, click here >> CNN HERO: CAPTAIN BUDI SOEHARDI
After 11 years, Singapore Airlines is not renewing Captain Budi Soehardi’s contract. It will expire at the end of November. Please join me in writing a petition to reinstate Captain Budi’s position as senior pilot.
Email it to Mr. Stephen Lee, Chairman of Singapore Airlines:
Public_Affairs@singaporeair.com.sg
I did!!! See Below:
I also invite you to vote for Captain Budi on
CNN HEROES:
Hi Doris,
Never before I read a writing masterpiece such as yours. Your letter to Mr. Stephen Lee, Chairman of SIA moved me.. I guess it did, along with many other letters before yours that arrived on his desk or his secretary’s desk …. because Capt. Budi Souehardi did have a a contract renewal from SQ HQ in Singapore while he was in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago. I can tell you first hand because I was with him when he received the good news. His contract is renewed for another three years. I’m sure he can’t thank you enough for taking your valuable time on his behalf.
He deserves all good things that happened to him, and in the future-it could not happened to a better man. His dedications and sacrifices to make the world a better place for neglected and unwanted children are to be commendable. His unselfishness and humility need to be an exemplary to all of us.
Yes, I’m also his big supporter based here in LA. Supporters like you keeping his works and legacies alive and well, due to the magnitude of his humanitarian projects can not be done only by himself. He needs us, and I thank you for that.
God bless…
Ricko,
Thank you for your kind words. Your comment made my day.
Budi is very lucky to be surrounded with people like you.
Thank you again for your kind words. -doris-
Thank you so much for reading my letter. I am happy to announce that Captain Budi Soehardi’s contract with Singapore Airlines has been extended to another 3 years. My letter, along with hundreds of others I am sure, have made a difference and that’s all that matters. I hope you are well at your side of the world and be sure to frequent our blog to read more. -doris-