To Valhalla by Way of FedEx: A Farewell to Frederick Smith

From Longships to Logistics: A Viking's Perspective

By Odin's beard! Word reaches even these old bones that Frederick Smith the chieftain of FedEx has sailed to the halls of Valhalla. A man who understood the importance of getting things from one place to another quickly. Back in my day it was longships and the whims of the gods. Now it seems you have these…planes. Many more than a dozen. Impressive even for a Viking.

More Than Just Packages: A Legacy Forged in Steel (and Air)

They say Smith was a mentor an inspiration. Like me perhaps though I suspect his battles were fought in boardrooms not on blood soaked fields. But a leader is a leader. He built an empire a kingdom of packages spanning the world. I can respect that. He wasn't just moving trinkets he was connecting people like the Seer connects us to the gods! And that my friends is worth more than silver.

Vietnam to Victory: The Warrior's Spirit

A Marine they say? Ah a warrior like I once was. Fought in Vietnam a land far removed from Kattegat! I can relate I remember raiding in England Northumbria and Francia. One must respect a man who has seen battle. It hardens the spirit makes you… resourceful. It clearly made him a cunning strategist in the game of commerce.

From Fourteen Planes to Global Domination: A Viking Saga in the Skies

Fourteen planes! Ha! When I first sailed west I had but a single longship! And look what I accomplished. Smith with his fourteen flying steeds built a network of 705 aircraft and more vehicles than I can count on all my fingers and toes. Now that’s the spirit of exploration that even I Ragnar Lothbrok admire. It is like I always say "There's always a way."

Delivering to Valhalla: The Ultimate Shipment

Subramaniam the new chieftain speaks of Smith's focus on sustainability and innovation. Perhaps he was planning how to deliver packages… to Valhalla? I imagine even Odin needs a reliable way to get his mead delivered on time. I am sure even our gods would be happy to have 17 million shipments delivered daily! That's more than the treasures we bring back from raids imagine all the swords and ale!

A Toast to Smith: May His Sails Always Be Full

So raise your horns Vikings! To Frederick Smith a man who understood the importance of logistics a man who built an empire a man who like us dared to sail into the unknown. May his journey to Valhalla be swift and his feasting hall always full. As I always say: "I don't believe in the gods I believe in myself."