FI Moment of (posting)Silence

[petitepilot]

Even though we make assumptions based on what we know as saavy operators in this industry, all the info has yet to be released. Each pilot in the world should take a moment to reflect on their individual humanity. It is a fragile thing that has absolutely no meter. So many pilots act as though they are immortal. But the reality is that no matter what one does to offset problems, ultimately none of us has any control over flights, fate, weather, life, the stock market, or death. I stopped the list because there really isn't much in anyone's life that can't snowball completely out of control if a couple of things start to unravel. So please let's think of the families of the crew tonight. I haven't seen any media support for them, but only of the pax deceased. Remember there are moms and dads, brothers,sisters, cousins, wives, husbands and children of those pilots and flight attendants that lay tonight after making funeral preparations all day. It will all be closed casket or memorial type functions due to the nature. Never to be seen again by those that loved them. And their deaths associated with the inevitable lawsuit that will cast a cloud on their memory.

So before you cast your judgements, please remember that this could happen to any one of us at any time.

 

[Speedtape]

Even though we make assumptions based on what we know as saavy operators in this industry, all the info has yet to be released. Each pilot in the world should take a moment to reflect on their individual humanity. It is a fragile thing that has absolutely no meter. So many pilots act as though they are immortal. But the reality is that no matter what one does to offset problems, ultimately none of us has any control over flights, fate, weather, life, the stock market, or death. I stopped the list because there really isn't much in anyone's life that can't snowball completely out of control if a couple of things start to unravel. So please let's think of the families of the crew tonight. I haven't seen any media support for them, but only of the pax deceased. Remember there are moms and dads, brothers,sisters, cousins, wives, husbands and children of those pilots and flight attendants that lay tonight after making funeral preparations all day. It will all be closed casket or memorial type functions due to the nature. Never to be seen again by those that loved them. And their deaths associated with the inevitable lawsuit that will cast a cloud on their memory.

So before you cast your judgements, please remember that this could happen to any one of us at any time.

Petitepilot,

Your fervant communication was demonstrative of wisdom and a great depth of sensitivity, feeling, and understanding. Your post has temporarily sedated my normal pugnacious behavior and evoked within me, elemental emotions, and strangely, a helplessness of cavernous proportions. Absorbing your message, creates contrasting emotions of both heightened sensitivity and a paralyzing numbness, while trying to grasp the gravity and reasons for such human tragedy. Moreover, reflecting on the ripple effect that will alter and destroy lives of the many associated directly with those on board, causes me great heartache and a mawkish state of mind. It's only fair to say, that such tragic events tie us all together in a very unfortunate way. Only time and Hope will soothe the pain, but tender scars will always remain!

Thanks, for your message, and "May Peace be with You!"

 

[say again]

Even though we make assumptions based on what we know as saavy operators in this industry, all the info has yet to be released. Each pilot in the world should take a moment to reflect on their individual humanity. It is a fragile thing that has absolutely no meter. So many pilots act as though they are immortal. But the reality is that no matter what one does to offset problems, ultimately none of us has any control over flights, fate, weather, life, the stock market, or death. I stopped the list because there really isn't much in anyone's life that can't snowball completely out of control if a couple of things start to unravel. So please let's think of the families of the crew tonight. I haven't seen any media support for them, but only of the pax deceased. Remember there are moms and dads, brothers,sisters, cousins, wives, husbands and children of those pilots and flight attendants that lay tonight after making funeral preparations all day. It will all be closed casket or memorial type functions due to the nature. Never to be seen again by those that loved them. And their deaths associated with the inevitable lawsuit that will cast a cloud on their memory.

So before you cast your judgements, please remember that this could happen to any one of us at any time.

A very, very great post!!! I commend you petitepilot.

 

[Pilotbob3]

Really? I'm a weirdo for trying to propose a simple memorial to the crew? Ok. Thanks for your input.

I forgot the mentality level of many posters here. Thanks for reminding me.

I'll just drink a toast to them myself.

W

Yes, you are a weirdo. And thank you for ceasing as you stated.

 

[petitepilot]

A very, very great post!!! I commend you petitepilot.

Thanks for taking the time to read and think. Fly safe always. PP