AirTran F.O. lost on Comair accident Part II

[jimcav]

Good idea.

 

[-9Capt]

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/15378471.htm?source=rss&channel=kentucky_news

 

[UM#1]

After thinking some more...to add to my post..and fwiw...in the case of the Captain I would think it especially important for any of his fellow friends/co-workers to write some letters to his children (for them to read when they get older) about what a Great Pilot and Person he really was. Unfortunately within the society we live in today, many (speaking media here) will focus on one aspect of his life (the accident) and not who he really was. So when his children get older they can read letters of what their father was like from people that really knew him, instead of reading old news clipings of the Captain who was involved in a crash.....just a thought from a father of 3

 

[Lowrider717]

I was a coworker of CW's and fellow commuter out of LEX. We are all saddend by the loss of CW. And our prayers go out for His wife and young son.
We(the union) are working on the setup of a fund for his family, and will be happy to post that info when available.

You guys have some great ideas about the messages, rememberances for recalling later. I will be the local(lex)contact union rep for CW's family. I would love to be the point to collect those memories for compilation and presentation to his widow. Please feel free to email those to me at [email protected] or fax them to our Union office at (404)559-7735, in care of our legal counsel Laura Backus.

This could have just as easily been my commute, and I know how appreciative I'd be at the love shown my family after my passing.

Thanks to all of you for your kind words and generosity.

Again, I'll put something up on the donations when we get it done.

 

[AV80R]

“UM#1 - ...in the case of the Captain I would think it especially important for any of his fellow friends/co-workers to write some letters to his children (for them to read when they get older) about what a Great Pilot and Person he really was. Unfortunately within the society we live in today, many (speaking media here) will focus on one aspect of his life (the accident) and not who he really was…”

I agree 100%. I also think that the friends of the copilot should be there to support him when he gets out of the hospital. He and his family will need ALL support they can get. I hope his friends won’t abandon him now…

 

[B-atch]

God Speed. May he soar without wings and enjoy eternal pease. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the families of all lost.

 

[SWA/FO]

how wide is 26 compared to 22?

 

[The Regulator]

After thinking some more...to add to my post..and fwiw...in the case of the Captain I would think it especially important for any of his fellow friends/co-workers to write some letters to his children (for them to read when they get older) about what a Great Pilot and Person he really was. Unfortunately within the society we live in today, many (speaking media here) will focus on one aspect of his life (the accident) and not who he really was. So when his children get older they can read letters of what their father was like from people that really knew him, instead of reading old news clipings of the Captain who was involved in a crash.....just a thought from a father of 3

Excellent Idea!!

 

[Lowrider717]

After thinking some more...to add to my post..and fwiw...in the case of the Captain I would think it especially important for any of his fellow friends/co-workers to write some letters to his children (for them to read when they get older) about what a Great Pilot and Person he really was. Unfortunately within the society we live in today, many (speaking media here) will focus on one aspect of his life (the accident) and not who he really was. So when his children get older they can read letters of what their father was like from people that really knew him, instead of reading old news clipings of the Captain who was involved in a crash.....just a thought from a father of 3

Here's a link where you can e sign a guest book and leave your thoughts, prayers or sympathies. http://www.legacy.com/kentucky/Guestbook.asp?PersonID=19002901 It's hosted by our local newspaper the Lexington Herald Leader.
I'd still like to gather the other from those of you who knew CW.
Fax 404-559-7735 c/o NPA legal counsel Laura Backus
email - [email protected]

 

[Longhorn]

Lowrider, if you dont mind I am going to sticky this to the top if the regional and major threads for a few weeks

 

[Scooby74]

I do not know any one involved in the accident personally. But I know personally of such an unexpected loss. It teaches us to live everyday as if it were your last, because you never know when it might be. God bless the souls of all those who were taken. I will pray for all the family and friends. Everything happens in this life for a reason. All of us will learn from this, personally and professionally. As always, fly safe......Scoob

 

[Lowrider717]

Don't mind at all Longhorn. Appreciate the exposure, and UM#1 thanks for the great idea. I keep thinking of my 3 year old boy, my 8 year old girl and my wonderful wife and how nice it would be for them to have something like this to reflect on had this been my commute.

 

[Lear70]

how wide is 26 compared to 22?

75' versus 150' I think... been a while since I was in there.

Either way it might not have looked it with the runway lights out in pre-dawn darkness.

Hey Lowrider, let me know whose v-file to drop the check in. Can't afford much on 1st year F/O pay with family of my own but even $20 or $50 bucks from each of us would go a LONG way towards their Cobra coverage and the beginning of a college fund for their little one.

I can only hope we'd all do the same for each others' loved ones if it had been any one of us...

 

[Longhorn]

Lear...if you dont mind, I will send you a check as well...Please put it in the v-file for me if you can. Ill call you after the storm on thurs or fri about it.

bs

 

[Lear70]

Lear...if you dont mind, I will send you a check as well...Please put it in the v-file for me if you can. Ill call you after the storm on thurs or fri about it.

bs

Not a problem. They'll probably set it up to mail checks directly to someone as well, maybe even a Paypal account or something would be a really easy way to do it.

Lowrider, let me know if you need any help setting this up - I'm on reserve for a good long while so I have some time if you need the assistance.

 

[Lowrider717]

Our NPA legal eagle is setting this up with wings financial c.u. Just waiting to hear on the account # and mailing address. Anytime now...We tried going the direct deposit route but it seems there are so many outside TRS that want to contribute. Bless you all.

 

[Lowrider717]

Ok here it is... this will go out over AirTrans internal as well.--lowrider...

This message will appear on the NPA website and will be mass emailed to the pilot group later today. Thanks to all that helped.
_________________________________________________________________________

The NPA has worked diligently with the Company to establish an account with Wings Financial whereby crew members may donate and show their support for the family of First Office Clarence “C.W.” Fortney. C.W. is survived by his loving wife, Sarah and his 16 month old son, Calvin James.
Donations will kindly be accepted via mail or in person to the address listed below. Wire transfer is also available; please call the NPA office at 404/559-7700 for wiring instructions.

Wings Financial​

300 Galleria Parkway, Suite 100​

Atlanta, Georgia 30339​

Account Name: Benefit of the family of Clarence “C.W.” Fortney​

Account Identification Number: 1131107​

If you have already mailed a donation to the NPA offices or you have given your donation to the chief pilot’s office, the NPA will ensure that your donation is deposited into this savings account.

Thank you for all your continued support for CW and his family.