I know this thread has gone way off where it was meant to be but I'll go back to the original idea. I admire the players that are not only talented in their own ways but use it to better the community.
Widewing: This man has taught me much, he was kinda like an Obe Wan to me, but never had an ego despite his great knowledge base and talent.
Stampf: This man is a born leader, I have no doubt if he actually was in WW2, and he had a squad, they wouldn't be just as successful as the JG11 we have in game today. His leadership ability makes him a man to admire.
Morfiend: I don't think there is a nicer guy in game, that will go out of his way to help.
Branch37: He's my CO, and half the age of just about everybody in VF-17, but leads as a man twice his age. Plus his dry sense of humor cracks me up.
Delirium: Great guy and a great stick (except when he makes me talk about birds and bees to the new guys in the TA). One of the few guys I fear when on the other side.
This would be my short list, there's a much larger list of players I respect and call my friends as well, and I'm sure you know who you are. But the five above stand out to me.
BigRat