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Jon
I spoke to Jon most every week about his and Ken’s engines, family, friends and everything and anything you can imagine. Like many other folks Jon was my friend and I will miss him. Extending my deepest condolences to Jon’s family, Ken and all the fine KHAO folks.
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Sorry to the family for this great loss.
And sorry to all that knew him well, it shows in this thread the hurt you feel. |
I didn't know Jon but he's obviously had a tremendous impact on the RV community. VAF spreads both great and positive RV news for thousands and at other times we learn of such terrible things. Jon now flies with wings built by God himself and they were paid for by a life of sharing a smile, knowledge and a love for aviation with others. Blue skies and tailwinds fellow RVer.
With a respectful heart, my prayers are with the family during these difficult times. |
Boy, this one?s a hard one.
I?d heard of Jon ever since I got my 8 and finally met him back in late 09. When he came on our team I got to really know and appreciate his skills, knowledge and that wonderful sense of humor. He was always willing and ready to jump in and help. Jon had such a breadth of experience in aviation and loved sharing it.
We had such a great time flying and playing together. After he got his A&P, I was his first sign off. He flew down to Dahlonega several times to help with major projects and stayed with me and Kari and we laughed a lot. I spent many hours in his hangar at HAO. He would call driving to or from the airport just to chat and say hi. I?ll miss that. A great stick with a deep regard for safety. A great person, mentor and friend. If you have been around aviation very long you?ve lost friends. If you?ve been in the airshow business you?ve been around folks that are so passionate about flying and love what they are doing, it?s hard to magine. Jon was one of those and we all mourn his loss. It never gets easier, but we must remember Jon for who and what he was. To Deb and his family, we really feel your pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Blue skies and tail winds Jon. |
Jon
Jon was the best friend to all. He was always positive, good spirit, never ever a bad thing nor a negative comment about anyone. He was a pilots pilot always offering encouragement and eager to talk aviation and all related. From flying to flying cargo on DC8's to ferry aircraft around the world w ken and doing maintenance and Avionics mods........he loved it all!. He was fun to be around and loved the airshow circuit but most important he loved all the people he met along the ride. Im going to miss him
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Very sad, condolences to family, friends and colleagues. I always pray airshow guys have landings equaling takeoffs. He lived well and passionately.
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Terrible, terrible loss..
Tailwinds and blue skies, Jon. Your death has left an empty place in our community and some big shoes to fill.
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One of the nicest guys I have ever met. Always willing to give help to a RV8 builder and a smooth classic air show performer.
He will be missed |
I did not know Jon but enjoyed his video of him and his daughter, precious memories. Godspeed my friend.
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Sad news indeed! Tragic loss for Jon's family, friends, and our RV community....
We always enjoyed watching their night airshow performance.https://static1.squarespace.com/stat...g?format=1500w |
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