JB, PDT, and Pinnacle lose a crewmember

[Long Time Gone]

I'm sure this'll get moved, and I really don't care. This is the only way the information will get out is in this forum.

We lost Hector Antonio Sierra-Diaz (Hector Sierra) last night (10JAN08) in a motorcycle accident on I-4 in Orlando. He was 28. Hector was a PDT FO for 3 1/2 years based in CHO, before moving on to Pinnacle as a DTW based CA, and recently to JetBlue. Hector is survived by his son, Ryan (4), who lives in NC, and his family in Kissimmee, FL as well as PR.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...l_tab01_layout

 

[mozzer]

Is this Hector on the 190? I was just in the jumpseat with him from JFK-TPA two weeks ago. Crap, what great guy, wow.

 

[Longhorn]

My prayers go out to his family and loved ones.

 

[Long Time Gone]

Is this Hector on the 190? I was just in the jumpseat with him from JFK-TPA two weeks ago. Crap, what great guy, wow.

Yes, that's him. He had interviewed for a position with the Training Department down in Orlando and was awaiting word.

I interviewed him at Airline Training Academy when he applied as a CFI and also trained him as an MEI. He was one of the best friends I've ever had, despite our 13 year difference in age.

Keith

 

[aveator]

godspeed,,,always hate to see a fellow rider and pilot make the final flight westbound. my prayers to his family.

 

[Long Time Gone]

Double post again.

 

[aveator]

godspeed,,,always hate to see a fellow rider and pilot make the final flight westbound. my prayers to his family.

 

[flygirlqt]

Terrible news. Just makes you realize how short and precious life really is.

 

[PCL_128]

Very sad. Rest in peace.

 

[Longhorn]

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[bravodude]

may he rest in peace.

 

[sligo1]

Knew him at Pinnacle and talked with him a few times at JB. He was a very nice person upbeat and always had a smile. Sorry to see one of the good guy's go in such a tragedy.



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[viper01]

He was my sim partner in the 190 at JB. I still can't believe it. He made my training experience fun. He will be missed. Godspeed Hector

 

[redflyer65]

Live everyday to the fullest. So sad.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Condolences to the family.