remembering Netjets pilot Quinn Sipe

[climbhappy]

This Holiday Season, keep in your prayers the family of Quinn Sipe, a Netjets pilot who died suddenly several weeks ago. I spoke with his father recently, Capt. Tony Sipe, US AIRWAYS RETIRED. Tony is struggling with and having trouble dealing with his lost.

It wasn't tragic, but a loss felt deeply among the many friends and pilots who worked with him. I played golf with Quinn many times during 2002 while I was furloughed after 9/11 and had lost own father a week before xmas 2001 to cancer. Quinn could put a smile on my face. I remember the excitement i felt when I knew we would tee it up again while I struggled with my own personal setbacks. That was Quinn's purpose in life. He brought joy to those around him. I miss him and soon I'll see his girlfriend who has promised to give me a copy of a picture of him standing around a pretty Netjets Citation V. If any of you want to remember him let me know I'll send you a copy!

Finally, If you're inclined to do so, give his father a call (area code 336 Dir As) this holiday season and wish him peace. this talking xmas card will do more for his suffering than you'll ever know... And this I promise you....that someday you'll be given that same dose of grace that we all need....sometime

Even if you didn't know him... your call will be a testimony to the spirit of Quiunn sipe.

 

[Timebuilder]

It is interesting that a Netjets pilot has the initials "QS". Funny how life works sometimes.

A prayer for your friend.

 

[gump88]

Quinn was a GREAT pilot and wonderful person to be around. He was one of those people who never met a stranger. He will be missed!

God Speed my friend.

gump

 

[Sabre60]

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It wasn't tragic, but a loss felt deeply among the many friends and pilots who worked with him

A loss felt deeply indeed. I worked with Quinn at both CCAIR and MIDWAY, and he was without a doubt one of the finest friends I will ever have. Indeed, being in a bad mood when he was around was next to impossible. Having met his father in the CLT crewroom, I can see where Quinn got his spirit as well as love of life. He will be VERY missed............

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[Flywrite]

I come on here most days to keep up with the gossip and news. Most days I find something to smile about, wheter it be some good news, a doofus comment, or a little controversy. There's nothing to smile about on here today.

I had the pleasure of working with Quinn for a few years when he was at CCAir. In spite of the usual regional airline strife (including a Mesa takeover), Quinn ALWAYS had a smile on his face and something positive to say (or at least something negative in a way that made you laugh). He was a good pilot, a good Captain, and a good man. This business would be a lot more pleasant if there were more like him in it.

My condolences to Quinn's family, friends and coworkers at NetJets.

Godspeed Quinn

 

[Flywrite]

Climbhappy,

You may want to post this news over on the Regional board. I know there will be people over there who will want to express there condolences.