Author Topic: In memoriam... (Read 1128 times)

deSelys · « **on:** July 31, 2001, 02:16:00 PM »

Hello Gentlemen,

I just learned that Steve Travell, aka -pips-, passed away after an intense struggle against a nasty form of cancer. Steve was a former squadmate of mine (249 squadron RAF, Tangmere Wing) when I was playing Warbirds. I never met him personally and didn't know him closely, but I can tell he had a big heart and a strong and kind personality. All my former squadmates, most of them close friends of him, are deeply affected by his loss.

I realize, without knowing most of them, that some AH players coming from the WB community knew him. This post is for them. For those who want to contact 249 Squadron or even -pips-'s family, I can give you the coordinates of ramjet (aka --rj--), 249 Squadron's CO and close friend of -pips-.

Thank you.

de Selys
Airman
332nd Flying Mongrels

PS: Maybe some people will think that this should better be posted in the 'Off topic' forum. Strictly speaking, they're right. But I believe that much more people read regularly this forum than the 'Off topic' one, and I wanted to reach the max of you. Besides, I think that AH and WB communities are very closely related and shouldn't be kept apart just because the games are runned by different companies.

[ 07-31-2001: Message edited by: deSelys ]

Ripsnort · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2001, 02:17:00 PM »

I remember PIPS well, what a staggering loss to your community, <S> to Pips.

hblair · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2001, 02:26:00 PM »

I hate to hear that. I hope is family is doing well.

bojc · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2001, 02:50:00 PM »

Salute -PIPS- the prayers of the Henderson family are with his family.

dtango · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2001, 03:01:00 PM »

Always sad news to hear. Thanks for sharing it with the broader sim community. There is a real sense of comradrie amongst us virtual pilots and it's a comfort to see our response. pips' passing is a reminder to me to appreciate the here and now and to remember what is important in life. The Tong family's prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

Yeager · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2001, 03:02:00 PM »

I salute the man <S>!

Y

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Eagler · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2001, 03:06:00 PM »

Replicant · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2001, 03:11:00 PM »

<S>

Nexx

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2001, 03:18:00 PM »

<S>

Ozark · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2001, 03:19:00 PM »

Very sad news.

<S> -pips-

Sancho · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2001, 03:21:00 PM »

Bad news for sure.

I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

This isn't the same guy as Pipz here in Aces High is it??

Udie · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2001, 03:30:00 PM »

Very sorry to hear this

>S< Pips!

U

buhdman · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2001, 03:57:00 PM »

May -pips- find peace and may his loved ones find the strength they need to deal with his loss and go on.

Walt (buhdman) Barrow

Hangtime · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2001, 04:27:00 PM »

Always sad to see a fellow flier pull the gear up for the last time.

<S!> -pips- Bless you and yours.

NATEDOG · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2001, 05:12:00 PM »

I remember -pips-, <S>.