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OFF-Topic / Misc. Discuss Doug Gilliss in the Current forums; Forum friends; Today my friend and mentor Doug Gilliss was killed in an L39 crash at Boulder City NV. I ...

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    Doug Gilliss

    Forum friends;

    Today my friend and mentor Doug Gilliss was killed in an L39 crash at Boulder City NV. I will have more information at a later time.


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    OMG! Thats terrible!


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    Sorry to hear that but seems to of been a few issue's of late with the L39? am I wrong??


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    Damn! Sorry brother....
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    Cripes, I am so sorry to hear that!

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    Please accept my condolences Joe. Rest in piece Mr. Gilliss.

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    This is terrible news

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    Quote Originally Posted by javlin View Post
    Sorry to hear that but seems to of been a few issue's of late with the L39? am I wrong??
    Wrong

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    I am deeply saddened to read about this Joe. My condolences to you and his family.


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    So sorry for your loss Joe. This is really terrible. Please let me know if you need anything.


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    I am really sorry to hear that Joe, please accept and forward my deepest and most hearfelt condolences....

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    Really shocked and saddened to hear this Joe, my heartfelt condolences to all.

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    Sorry to hear that Joe, my condolences to you and your family!!!

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    Echo the same comments Joe...real sorry to hear this....my condolences mate...

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    Damn. My prayers for all of his family and friends.


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