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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #150 on: December 21, 2014, 04:11:20 PM »
 :salute Bentnail
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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #151 on: December 21, 2014, 04:41:13 PM »
Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers.. I hope to see many of you in the AVA tonite for the Memorial flight.

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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #152 on: December 21, 2014, 05:06:09 PM »
 :salute Bentnail . We spent a lot of time in the DA . Sad new's  .
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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #153 on: December 21, 2014, 08:14:32 PM »
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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #154 on: December 22, 2014, 02:07:50 AM »
Bent was one of my first "new" friends when I came into Aces High. He was friendly, funny and easy to talk to. I have always held him in high regard among the players here. I will miss him and I offer my condolences to his family friends and squadmates. Rest in Peace my friend, we will miss you.

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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #155 on: December 22, 2014, 04:15:10 AM »
Prayers for his his family and friends. I know it's a huge loss for the AH community and I can only imagine how hard it is for the POTW. Hang tough guys :salute


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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #156 on: December 22, 2014, 04:55:38 PM »
Just reading this hurts, so my deepest thoughts and prayers to his family and close friends who's pain must be so much worse.  Like so many others, I swear I spoke to him only the other week.  I origianlly spent a lot of time in the DA and flew with and against Bent regularly.  Even in the MA when his name came up I hollared a hello across range.  I can't say more than anyone else has put.  He was a great guy and I am honoured to have got to know him in the game.  Prayers to his friends and family.  Rest well.  :salute

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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #157 on: December 22, 2014, 06:20:01 PM »
Prayers for his his family and friends. I know it's a huge loss for the AH community and I can only imagine how hard it is for the POTW. Hang tough guys :salute


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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #158 on: December 23, 2014, 01:09:36 PM »
Was up last night and heard of Bentnail's passing. 

I'm sorry to hear it - he was a good stick and a good guy, and I always enjoyed flying with him. 

My thoughts are with his family, and best to the Pigs.

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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #159 on: December 23, 2014, 09:34:36 PM »
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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #160 on: December 24, 2014, 09:49:57 AM »
 :salute



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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #161 on: December 25, 2014, 12:45:56 PM »
Merry Christmas Bent.   :salute :angel:
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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #162 on: December 25, 2014, 06:00:35 PM »
Very sad news.  :salute Bentnail. Good journey Sir  :angel:

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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #163 on: December 26, 2014, 02:38:14 PM »
Players had gathered at an airfield in an otherwise empty arena to honor a fallen friend. The arena was set up so that the setting sun was sinking slowly towards the horizon to the west and a low cloud base settled over the field like a mist.

On the runway a row of seven tanks with their main guns at full elevation poised and waited in silence while off in the distance a formation of P-51s in a tight fingertip strong right formation formed up and aligned themselves with the runway.

As the gathering of friends waited and told each other stories about Bentnail and his past glory the approaching P-51s triggered the base alert-siren which had been replaced by the sound of a lone bugler playing taps. As the sound of Taps faded, the formation emerged from the mist at low altitude and high speed. As they drew level with the tower one of the aircraft began trailing smoke, then gently pulled up and split off to the west and faded into the setting sun. At that moment the seven tanks fired three volleys into the air as the remaining P-51s held their course leaving the open position where Bentnail, their friend and wingman, would have been. The final shots fell silent as the sun dropped below the horizon and the arena fell into darkness at the end of a fitting tribute.

This simple aerial salute is an expression of respect for the departure of a fellow gamer and warrior spirit who had shared countless hours enjoying virtual aerial combat and who had forever departed the flight line… It is the highest honor an Aces High Pilot can bestow upon a fellow player and a moving experience.

While some of those in attendance began leaving the arena, some lingered as a last sign of respect and reluctance to say that final goodbye.

Sorry I missed it Bentnail, but that is how I imagine it  :salute

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Re: Downed Pig ..Bentnail
« Reply #164 on: December 26, 2014, 07:49:26 PM »
Good rite up Badboy. gets the feeling across.
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