Although this is our first time stopping here at the Marathon station as you enter or leave Rickenbacker International Airport (Air Force Base) bear Groveport, OH, I've wanted to stop here.
Just out of pure curiosity, each time we drive past this gas station, we automatically glance at the "control tower" above the gas station.
This time, we were on our way back home to the north side of Columbus from the Ashville Viking Festival, in Ashville, OH when we saw that the fuel gauge on the car indicated that we should not travel too much further without getting fuel.
So, with that excuse, we stopped at this Marathon station to fill up but, my curiosity was piqued to find out more about this man in the control tower.
I was able to get a better view of this man who diligently stands night and day watching the skies for planes needing his assistance to guide them safely home - to the Rickenbacker landing strip.
We also discovered that inside they have soda, beer, chips, bread and cold cuts for sandwiches as well as a small Subway sandwich shop for food on-the-go!
Each of the service people inside the station and the Subway were friendly and helpful.
And, now we know more about the man in the tower. read more