Well said Tom. I think it is unfortunate that someone's statement of mourning ("Lost one of my best friends today.") is met publicly with anything but empathy.

Gary: Love you guy! Haven't responded sooner with my condolences as I have been through this too many times in my soaring life. When I retired, I set down and compiled a list of all my friends who were no longer with us. After 38 years in the sport there were 15. I was CD when on three occasions pilots didn't return at the end of the day. My heart is broken over the loss we all feel and sympathy we feel for you. I did too many stupid things to remember over the years and but for the grace of God there go I.

Gary Kemp "NK"