My Hero Passed Yesterday

[ibaflyer]

I too am sorry .... I trust that you will hold those special times with your father close to your heart and someday pass them along to you children.

Remember....Memories are things that death can not takeaway.

 

[Ultraman]

Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers.

They are truly comforting and appreciated.

Ultraman

 

[Snakum]

A life lived fully is a life well-lived. I raise an orange juice toast to both you and to your father this morning as I sit here flying the desk. Life is indeed short and I intend to fill every minute of it with love and adventure and to pass on what I can.

He lived well and fully.

SALUTE!

Minh

 

[cj610]

My Condolences

I am very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Next sunset which I am blessed to watch from FL410(they are all beautiful from there), in the Lear I fly, will be dedicated to this great man. God bless you and your family.

CJ610

 

[Sundowner]

I've always felt that the greatest measure of a father's success was to be a son or daughter's life-long hero, role model, the first person they think of calling when they have good news to share, etc. Our society is seeing fewer and fewer fathers like your dad, and mine. Let's hope we can be like them.

Thanks for sharing this with us. It's a good reminder of the kind of parents we all should strive to be.

Sundowner

 

[bozz66]

Condolences

My condolences to you and your family. My dad was a pilot as well and we lost him in a plane crash a little over 4 years ago. He would be 78 now too. Your father sounded like a great man and I can only hope he meets up with my dad upstairs. You can bet they'll be talking about flying.

 

[falcondriver]

Im sorry your dad is gone. Just remember he doesnt need an airplane to fly now. He has his own set of wings. Now he will be with you whenever you fly....
Gods speed
Falcondriver

 

[dashtrash]

I've never had a post hit me like that one. Good Luck Ultra!

 

[Freight Dog]

That was a beautiful tribute to your father. He definitely was a special man, and the fact that he was a hero in his boy's eyes will put an everlasting smile on his face.

God Bless!

 

[Tail-dragger]

Hero...

Yep, he was special brother. Thanks for telling me about this Message Board. I registered last evening. There are some really kind responses from these Flyers.
Call me when you have time.

 

[KC-10 Driver]

Ultraman-

You have made a great tribute to a person who was surely a great man. I feel for you. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your father with us.

May God bless you and your family.

 

[asolo]

54654

 

[JediNein]

I feel for you Ultraman. I nearly lost my Dad yesterday morning. Emergency surgery at 3AM, last rites, "Does he have a living will?"

He's still in the ICU in critical condition.

But the only instructions he gave us about his wishes wouldn't stand up in any court. A single piece of paper with no signatures. Mom would be in serious trouble if he did pass away as nothing would stop a lengthy probate. She'd lose the home and car trying to pay the bills on them as all sources of her funding would be locked in probate.

Geeze, fifty-five years old and on the brink of death. It's not supposed to happen this way.

Fly SAFE!
Jedi Nein

 

[Ultraman]

Jedi,

Hang in there! I know what you're going through is tough. I will be praying for you and your family.

God Bless,

Ultraman

 

[Timebuilder]

Guys, you'd be amazed at how many men pass away in their thirties and forties.

Make out a will. This week.

 

[JediNein]

Survival!!!!

The good news is that Dad will survive this round, but will he allow himself to survive his disabilities?

Man, a triple-whammy....

101 things to do with a colonoscoy bag... any pointers?

Fly SAFE!
Jedi Nein

 

[Timebuilder]

Jedi-

I think my dad was 83 when he spent three months with a 'bag'. I really had to hand it to him. He never complained, and was still his friendly, humorous self. I'll bet he was happy when it was reversed, though. It's a great reason to remind men over 40 to get a look-see every two years.

Glad to hear he's okay.

(technical note: it's colonostomy. Colonoscopy is the inspection procedure, using a sort of flexible borescope like a mechanic would use to look inside of an engine.)