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Old 01-19-2016, 11:20 AM
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Default Good stuff!

Points up what I hate most about losing my pilot logs (and all those hundreds of Young Eagles' and friends' names) in the fire last spring.

-Stormy
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Old 01-19-2016, 05:44 PM
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Wow, you sound like a helluva guy and not a bad writer either!
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Old 01-19-2016, 05:54 PM
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Wonderful...wonderful story! Thank-you
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Old 01-19-2016, 05:58 PM
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Default Thanks for writing!!!

Your story sums up why so many of us love aviation...generally great people!
Thank you for all the rides you have given and for taking the time to write such a moving story.
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Old 01-19-2016, 06:05 PM
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Dave thanks for posting this and more important thanks for representing the RV community. I am sure it meant a lot to fly in your 12!
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Old 01-19-2016, 06:39 PM
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Incredible story, excellent write-up. It is very sad and touching though!
Thank you for sharing.
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Old 01-19-2016, 08:16 PM
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Like all before me mentioned, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. Without a doubt, one of the best I've read here.
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Old 01-19-2016, 08:48 PM
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Wonderful story made even better by your gift with words, Sir.
Worthy of being submitted for publication in major magazines both aviation-related and others where human interest stories are enjoyed!
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Old 01-19-2016, 08:54 PM
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Goodness Dave, what a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.

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Old 01-19-2016, 09:43 PM
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Default Thank you for sharing in the multiple ways.

Thank you for sharing in the multiple ways. Anybody that gets to fly these wonderful machines is truly blessed.
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