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Old 07-04-2009, 08:18 PM   #1
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SOME VERY BAD NEWS

If those of you in So Cal could keep me informed. With great saddness and shock I have to annouce that my father in law who was my best friend, mentor and flight instructor was killed today in an L-29 crash north of LA. Any news you guys hear, please feel free to post here or E mail me. Many thanks!!!

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Old 07-04-2009, 08:34 PM   #2
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Very sad to hear that FLYBOYJ

My condolences. I'll pray for you and your family.

I hope you're with your family, can't do without them in times likes these.
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Wow, terrible news! Best wishes from me!
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Old 07-04-2009, 08:36 PM   #4
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I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
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My condolences to you and your family FBJ
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Old 07-04-2009, 08:55 PM   #6
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My sympathies and condolences to you. Very sad. Chin up mate.
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I'm very sorry to hear this Flyboy, you and your family are in my thoughts.
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Thanks guys - we're trying to hold the family together. Again you guys in SoCal, any news you might hear plaes let us know.
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DAMN! Very sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to you and your family Joe.
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My prayers are with you and your family, FLYBOYJ.
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That's terrible news. My condolences to you and your family.

This just posted on CNN: 2 killed in California plane crash – The CNN Wire - CNN.com Blogs
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That's terrible news. My condolences to you and your family.

This just posted on CNN: 2 killed in California plane crash – The CNN Wire - CNN.com Blogs
Thanks for the link - it was hard for us to get info. Its starting to hit the major news sources now.
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Terrible news Joe. Deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Jesus Christ Joe, man Im so sorry for u and ur wifes loss.... Truly unbelievable brother... Please send our best regards to ur wife and her family Joe...

Damn sorry to hear this kinda news, take care of urself...
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Very sorry to hear of this FBJ. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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