NUNDA – Kevin Raymond chose to spend a long time on the ground following the tragic passing of his friend and fellow teacher, Ryan Almeter, in a balloon flying accident in June 2016. Now, Raymond, himself a balloon pilot, is flying private rides high above Letchworth State Park, the land and waters they both loved, all year round. "Now, we're doing rides all year long. Flying is what Ryan loved to do. That's my motivation,"  said Raymond. … [Read more...]