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08-13-2019, 06:47 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Jon Thocker Tribute
A group of us at KHAO purchased a memorial brick for Jon to go under the Brown Arch at Oshkosh. Last month at Airventure, we dedicated that brick and gave Jon a Gone West toast. A large group of Jon’s close friends, fellow airshow pilots, and RV and Redline colleagues participated in the toast. Ken made the toast in Jon’s memory.
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https://link.shutterfly.com/C7aNizpt7Y
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08-13-2019, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Hersha
... we dedicated that brick and gave Jon a Gone West toast...
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In July 2018 I flew with my friend in his RV9A to Cold Lake, Alberta, and we had the privilege to see Jon perform his routine as a Redline member. Saw him again at Ohskosh the following week.
I just realized he had passed away just a couple of months after the show. My condolences to friends and family.
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08-13-2019, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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Thanks for organizing the tribute Scott! Sorry we missed the toast but we definitely found the tile and reflected on Jon and his friendship!
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08-13-2019, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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08-14-2019, 05:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 1,627
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Tailwinds
Lots of good memories of my times with Jon. A true friend who is surely missed.
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08-14-2019, 05:36 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 1,166
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When I bought my first RV John provided hours of assistance and advice. Can?t say enough good about him.
George
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08-14-2019, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,341
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Great guy and greatly missed.
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08-14-2019, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yorkshire, England
Posts: 2,048
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I don't know who has the original Vimeo thing that Jon and another did many years ago.
To the soundtrack of Angels and Airwaves.
Red plane and Blue plane messing about.
Isn't a finer tribute and if it can be resurrected and posted on Youtube or Vimeo, a lot of Guys and Gals will be enthused and inspired.
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08-14-2019, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Posts: 436
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Scott:
I was in London at the time, and me and my Co pilot had a toast right along with you guys!!! What a great tribute, and I LOVE the brick.
Nordo
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