In Memory of Rich.

[CaptAntoineMack]

This is really sad. Very sad for the people he left behind to forever come to terms to explain to themselves how they were not responsible. Suicide is a very selfish act you do to your loved ones.

There is no way the remarks on this forum is solely responsible for the decision he made to end his life. Life in general plays its part. Some cope better than others. But things do add up and no doubt the remarks by cowards on this forum that could be so vile certainly played a part. Along with the other venues that attacked this man who thought he was doing good for his fellow pilots with a situation no one other than upper management of both companies wanted.

RIP fellow aviator.

And on a side note, those who selfishly provoke this vile type of behavior on forums are also responsible indirectly for tragedies as these. We and you know who you are.

 

[dicko]

Terribly sad news. An absolute tragedy that somebody who wasn't alone, should die alone. I'm eternally grateful that the last time I saw him, it was with a handshake and a smile.

 

[HighSpeedClimb]

Ever hear guys, "if you can't say anything nice, say nothing at all"?
ONE day people will be saying RIP to you!

Kharma, you can't sue people for disagreeing with you. Typical AMERICAN=Blame someone else/or always looking to sue. SAD

Scarlet gets it on both topics. Godspeed Rich

 

[Nindiri]

Very sad. Prayers for him and his family.

Don't want to put anyone on the spot, but perhaps the next couple of AT transition classes could consider the possibility of making their charitable donations to help out his widow. I don't know her specific situation and have no desire to pry, but in general this kind of thing is difficult financially for the family for the first few months, what with insurance often refusing to pay and bills continuing regardless of the loss of income. It would also be an excellent time for GK and the rest of the culture warriors to put action with their words. It's a good time for all of us to come together and help a fellow employee in need.

 

[Jack Campbell]

So sad to hear this. Prayers for his family, that they have good friends to comfort them through this. God bless them!

 

[Downwind]

Depression is a mean animal. Too bad we aren't allowed proper treatment. RIP brother.

 

[vixin]

You have no idea what my relationship was with Rich, so save your crap. Rich was a friend. We gave each other a hard time about the merger, because we both felt very strongly that our position was right, but when the merger talk was over, we had a drink and talked football, politics, boating, whatever, and we didn't take it personally.

Those of you who would like to make this yet another argument about the SLI, or who want to sling mud, should keep your comments to yourself. Give people some time to cope with some pretty awful news.

PCL_128
Union Thug


Good for you. Now good riddance. __________________

Sounds like a good friend to me. I would NEVER speak to a bud of mine that way.

 

[PCL_128]

Sounds like a good friend to me. I would NEVER speak to a bud of mine that way.

Believe me, it was in his best interest, as well as everyone else's, that he transition to SWA as soon as possible. Hanging around over here, obsessing about AIP1, was not good for him. I'll just leave it at that.

 

[SWA/FO]

Vixin gets it!!

 

[flyguy75000]

I stand by my post. He created great pain and suffering for his wife and kids. He didn't consider them at all. Very selfish. You guys talk about him like he's some sort of hero.

I don't know this Rich fellow from Adam, nor am I an airline guy, but c'mon man. There's a time and a place for your opinion.It's called the tavern.

Just because we have the right to free speech doesn't mean we can have reckless abandon of common sense or not show some dignified respect when someone perishes, whether we see eye to eye with their decisions or not.

 

[dispatchguy]

As a former dispatcher for Capt Beisheim, I'm saddened. While we went our own ways, he was a Captain that when he said what about this way, it more often than not made sense. I learned some of dispatching at a regional from Capt Beisheim. I also remember him as one pilot who would fly his tail off, so as to time out annually around this time of year.

Rest in Peace Captain. Forecast is now for VFR skies, and tailwinds.

 

[Mach 80]

I don't know this Rich fellow from Adam, nor am I an airline guy, but c'mon man. There's a time and a place for your opinion.It's called the tavern.

Just because we have the right to free speech doesn't mean we can have reckless abandon of common sense or not show some dignified respect when someone perishes, whether we see eye to eye with their decisions or not.

It's not a matter of seeing things eye to eye or even respect. It is a fact that he created devastating pain for his wife. Do you not agree with that fact? Clearly the answer is yes. It is a fact. Did he consider her in making the decision he made? Apparently not. Sorry for all concerned including him and his family but that does not change the facts. That's your common sense once you wipe away the emotion. Maybe you'll see that in time.

 

[-9Capt]

.80
Now is not the time.

 

[OldManPilot]

R.I.P. Rich...

It is a shame you will not get to reap the benefits of your hard work. You will be missed and appreciated by many.

 

[PCL_128]

It's not a matter of seeing things eye to eye or even respect. It is a fact that he created devastating pain for his wife. Do you not agree with that fact? Clearly the answer is yes. It is a fact. Did he consider her in making the decision he made? Apparently not. Sorry for all concerned including him and his family but that does not change the facts. That's your common sense once you wipe away the emotion. Maybe you'll see that in time.

You're an ignorant fool. People who take their own lives aren't thinking rationally, and aren't sitting around putting together a list of pros and cons, thinking about how it will affect the people they leave behind. Their minds are a mess, and their decisions aren't logical. To judge their decision by any sort of rational standard just shows that you don't have a clue what you're talking about, and shouldn't be discussing anything dealing with mental illness.

In other words, STFU.

 

[Bake]

PCL, for the second time in my life I agree with you. However, Mach isn't worth the effort. Let it be... Most of us are in the same corner as you shaking our heads at .80. You don't have to fight him or argue with him.