In Memory of Bob Chamblerlain

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Wish I could be there Joe.

[lesofprimus]

Same here Joe, hope u guys get through it all with the minimum of sorrow....

[evangilder]

I know most of us will be there with you in spirit, Joe. Please send along my sincerest condolences to the rest of the family.

[Micdrow]

My condolence go out to you and your family

[snafud1]

My condolence to the family. By what I have read here, he seemed to be one hell of a man.

[Airbone Bunny]

[seesul]

Joe, be strong.
My prayers are there with you and your family.

[FLYBOYJ]

All;

Thanks for the prayers and kind words. My family and I spent the past several days in a resort town to the north west of Denver. Water skied (I don't but I drive the boat) and relaxed at a cabin by a beautiful lake. During that time we as a family was able to gain our bearings once again and focus on the future - I firmly believe that Bob would have wanted exactly this way.

The next big hurdle is the service this weekend - that will be a tough one but we'll reflect, remember this remarkable man, and as he would say "Press On."

One thing I promised my mother in law and wife - my jet flying (L29, 39, Provost, etc.) days are over. In the past 6 years I knew 6 people who perished in these aircraft. Although I believe they are no more dangerous than a Cessna 172 or Super Cub, I can't risk leaving my wife with 2 little girls without a father. I'll still wrench on them and fly my GA stuff (172s, Supercubs and maybe a T-34), but no more "Joey the Jet."

I'm hoping that Mike and I make it to Reno - my time and effort there will be totally dedicated to my father in law.

Again, all your prayers and deeply cherished and appreciated.

Now - Let's PRESS ON!

[vikingBerserker]

OORAH.....

[Erich]

Joe all I can say is do not press the grief button hard, it is going to continue for a long long time. we just had my Dad's memorial service this past weekend and Kath/myself and my bro are still in a daze..........and will be for some time.

as you might suspect life will take on a slightly different course than one suspects, and it is all normal. Some things just do not matter much anymore; surround your wife and her mother with lots of hugs and "I luv you's".

peace will come in time

yf E ~

[evangilder]

I was talking to Donna a while back about getting photos for your 1000 hours flight in the Provost, but I do understand your decision. I still want to get some shots of you flying air-to-air one of these days though.

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this time. I will keep my fond memories of Bob in mind this weekend too.

Sorry to hear about your dad, Erich. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you guys as well.

[FLYBOYJ]

Erich; My thoughts were with you through out my ordeal as I knew the services for your dad occurred recently. You, as the "wise old sage" always brings wisdom to trying times (and I know you had a few lately), your words and prayers are always appreciated.

Eric - thanks for understanding. Maybe someday we'll do some air to air stuff with Jim Ostrich. I know I could still fly a T-34 like ringing a bell.

[RabidAlien]

Getting away and getting your bearings back is probably one of the best things you could've done. I never met the man, but he sounds like someone I would have liked to've. My prayers for you and your family, Joe. Hang in there, bro!

[Marcel]

Only now saw this thread. A little late, but our condolences to you and your family, Joe. Hang in there.

[FLYBOYJ]

Thanks Marcel!