akarmy
Well Known Member
I wanted to Post a note about John. A number of us attended his service yesterday at Tahoma National Cemetery as we said our good byes. John was a natural teacher as he helped all of us build better airplanes, and fly safely. John taught me both RV construction when I was starting my 9A, then later taught me formation flying so I could do it safely. So many good memories that we can share.
This is how I'll always remember him, in flight lead position.
At the service we had an amazing group of RV's doing a flyover. It was perfectly timed with one pass during the flag ceremony followed by the missing man at the end of the playing of taps. It could not have been done better!
A1 Randy Albritton
A2 Jeff Bloomquist
A3 Marv Scott (MM Smoke)
A4 Dave Babcock (Smoke)
B1 Steve Payne
B2 Dan Miller
B3 Pete Forsyth
B4 George Ford (Smoke)
C1 Marty Foy
C2 Gary Goebel
C3 Rich Morey (Deputy Lead)
C4 Stephen Christopher (Smoke)
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Brick, John Edward
September 26, 1940 - August 1, 2014
John was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sept. 26, 1940, to Mary Lou (Leonhard) and John Howard Brick. He grew up in Askeaton, Wis. He was the oldest of nine children. He died in his home on Aug. 1, at the age of 73 with family members at his side. At age 16, he began flight lessons which would soon develop into his life-long career and passion.
He graduated from Parks Aeronautical College as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force. After graduating he met Pat. They were happily married for 52 years.
John served a 28 year career in the Air Force, accumulating 6,000 hours of flying time in a variety of aircraft such as T-37, T-33, T-38, F-100, 01-E, OV-10, A-7D and the A-10. He earned the Silver Star and the Legion of Merit among other medals. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1990.
In his retirement he built his own airplane (RV4) and flew whenever he got the chance. He said that his wife Pat was the best passenger he could ever ask for! They flew across the country many times visiting family and friends. He was an active member of the EAA, editor for his local chapter newsletter for 15 years and also worked with the Young Eagles. He made many great friends at Pierce County Airport Thun Field.
This is how I'll always remember him, in flight lead position.
At the service we had an amazing group of RV's doing a flyover. It was perfectly timed with one pass during the flag ceremony followed by the missing man at the end of the playing of taps. It could not have been done better!
A1 Randy Albritton
A2 Jeff Bloomquist
A3 Marv Scott (MM Smoke)
A4 Dave Babcock (Smoke)
B1 Steve Payne
B2 Dan Miller
B3 Pete Forsyth
B4 George Ford (Smoke)
C1 Marty Foy
C2 Gary Goebel
C3 Rich Morey (Deputy Lead)
C4 Stephen Christopher (Smoke)
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Brick, John Edward
September 26, 1940 - August 1, 2014
John was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sept. 26, 1940, to Mary Lou (Leonhard) and John Howard Brick. He grew up in Askeaton, Wis. He was the oldest of nine children. He died in his home on Aug. 1, at the age of 73 with family members at his side. At age 16, he began flight lessons which would soon develop into his life-long career and passion.
He graduated from Parks Aeronautical College as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force. After graduating he met Pat. They were happily married for 52 years.
John served a 28 year career in the Air Force, accumulating 6,000 hours of flying time in a variety of aircraft such as T-37, T-33, T-38, F-100, 01-E, OV-10, A-7D and the A-10. He earned the Silver Star and the Legion of Merit among other medals. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1990.
In his retirement he built his own airplane (RV4) and flew whenever he got the chance. He said that his wife Pat was the best passenger he could ever ask for! They flew across the country many times visiting family and friends. He was an active member of the EAA, editor for his local chapter newsletter for 15 years and also worked with the Young Eagles. He made many great friends at Pierce County Airport Thun Field.