Bob Brown
Well Known Member
All of us here at the Independence Airpark are devastated at the news that Ron Russell was killed last weekend in his RV6 after suffering an engine failure at low altitude following takeoff from Furnace Creek in Death Valley. His wife Pat was seriously injured in the accident and remains hospitalized in Las Vegas. Our hearts go out to Pat, and also to Ron's special sister in SOCAL who is also an RV driver. We wish Pat a speedy recovery and stand ready to assist in any way we can.
As is normal here at Independence Airpark, many of us routinely stopped by Ron's to offer a hand and talk airplanes, RC flying and anything else related to aviation and aircraft building. I remember the fun afternoons when his friends came over and to help he and Pat hang his wings, his engine and his prop. Ron was an interesting guy who always stayed busy and always had more plans ahead of him. His deep voiced laugh and wry humor was remembered by all who met him. Ron loved his RV and especially all the friendships it had brought he and Pat. We had planned on flying our RV's to OSH this year, as there is a contingent from Independence planning the trip. His picture will fly with each of us. We will preserve his memory and honor his friendship.
As is normal here at Independence Airpark, many of us routinely stopped by Ron's to offer a hand and talk airplanes, RC flying and anything else related to aviation and aircraft building. I remember the fun afternoons when his friends came over and to help he and Pat hang his wings, his engine and his prop. Ron was an interesting guy who always stayed busy and always had more plans ahead of him. His deep voiced laugh and wry humor was remembered by all who met him. Ron loved his RV and especially all the friendships it had brought he and Pat. We had planned on flying our RV's to OSH this year, as there is a contingent from Independence planning the trip. His picture will fly with each of us. We will preserve his memory and honor his friendship.