ASA Chief pilot killed

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[C-5 MEM]

I live about 10 miles from the crash site. My prayers are with his family

 

[Huck]

Back when I knew him (95-99), Nelson was an extremely hard-working volunteer for ALPA. We spent more than a few evenings hanging out at the old MEC offices.

He and I were both from Birmingham, and once determined that the small town my grandfather was from (Margaret) was named after his grandmother (he came from a very prominent family).

All I can say is that, when I knew him, he was a prince of a guy. I should have kept in closer touch. What a waste....

 

[FN FAL]

Well, your comment just solidifies my point. Grab a dictionary and lookup slander, you might be surprised to find out it means insulting, which is what some of the people on this thread felt was acceptable on the same breath as trying to be respectful.

I could have waited, but I happened to know the guy, and respected him enough to speak up when some people were out of line. Do us all a favor and stay off this thread if you are not going to leave something worthwhile.

So you are saying that people stating that they didn't get along with this guy, that it's disrespectfull...so therefore it's slander? I'd call it respectfull and HONEST.

You're not only weird, but you're disrespecting the decedant...so therefore you are are being slanderous...by your own definition.

 

[flycrjs]

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[atrdriver]

The last memory that I will have of him was backing up the pilot group during the Ice Storm. He was a great guy, and a fine man. Whether I had disagreements with him or not is immaterial...I respected him, and I will miss him, as will all who knew him. As I stated before, my prayers are with his family and loved ones.

 

[gatorbird]

Goodbye, Nelson...you will be dearly missed

As a long-time family friend, I'm still in disbelief over the events of the last day. Not just ASA, but the world lost an incredible man yesterday. For those of you that knew Nelson, we should all remember his jolly, jovial laugh and infectious smile. Nelson not only had a great love for his company and it's people, but for his family, friends, and anyone else that had the good fortune of crossing paths with him.

I will never forget so many of the wonderful things he did for me and my family...insisting we stay with his family during the '93 snowstorm, helping us move in the middle of the night, offering his home to us like it was our own.

Nelson loved flying. It's as simple as that. Although he gave his all to ASA when called to service as your system chief, he had always looked forward to returning to the line. One of the most memorable moments in my career came when my captain was pulled from our last roundtrip...a few minutes later, Nelson came aboard. He never said if it was intentional, nor will it ever matter. We had a great time on that Valdosta turn; I will forever remember the honor of flying with a man I did, and still do, greatly admire.

Nelson leaves behind a wonderful family and a plethora of friends. It's never easy to lose someone so sudden and unexpected...I am somewhat eased to know Nelson died doing what he loved, and hope he did not suffer.

Forgive me if I get it wrong:

"To fly West, my friend, is a flight we all must make"

Godspeed, old friend.

 

[patriotflier]

I only met Nelson twice, but no matter how many times you meet a person or if you are best of friends, it is always tough to loose a fellow aviator. He passed away doing the same thing we all love to do, FLY. It could of been any one of us at any time.

May god have mercy on his soul and our toughts are with his family in these extremely difficult times.

 

[ifly4food]

My thoughts and sympathy go out to Nelson's family and friends.

 

[Typhoon1244]

Nelson taught "Captain Leadership" when I upgraded...sort of a CRM class for new captains. I got a lot out of it thanks both to his wealth of experience and his teaching abilities.

A chief pilot is in a difficult position. Everybody either loves you like a brother or hates your guts. I daresay there are people who thought of Nelson as something less than a prince, but that's not what this is all about. This is about one of our fellow pilots who is no longer with us...and who left a family behind. Remember that.

I hope Nelson gets a good ride, wherever this last flight takes him.