The man that aviation history almost forgot. Charlie Taylor was born May 24th 1868 and is considered to be the grandfather of aviation maintenance.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Taylor

There's also a book about him, I've been meaning to read it for years. It's the thrid item down on the list here:
http://www.libraries.wright.edu/support/store/inventory.php

More interesting reading on Taylor:
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/wbh/taylor/ball.htm

May 24th is also "AMT Day" in many US states. It's a day to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians and to honor the life and memory of Charles E. Taylor.

So wish me a happy AMT day!