"BobR" wrote in message
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Since I don't frequent the ANN site unless someone brings up a special
story there I didn't see this but Bruce Frank just send me an E-Mail
with the story which I am including here. Many participants in this
newgroup including myself knew Badwater Bill (aka: Bill Phillips) and
either loved him, hated him, or a experienced a combination of both
emotions. What is certain is that we will never forget him. There is
a poster on my office wall that probably is the essence of Badwater
Bill and his life......

Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-
preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out,
shouting "HOLY ****.....WHAT A RIDE!"

http://www.angelfire.com/nv/rvpilot/

Somehow, I can hear him shouting just that as he went down. God Speed
my friend and may you soar with the eagles from now on. Please
include Janice (aka: Boom-Boom) in your prayers for a swift and
complete recovery.

Bob


It's been a while since Bill poster here, but I remember him well and
I am truly sorry to read of this.

Perhaps there is a pilot's heaven "where the engines always roar..."

Peter