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Title: RIP Pipz
Post by: B2B on September 28, 2017, 01:36:23 PM
It is with profound sadness  to advise the Aces High community of the sudden passing of our friend Pipz. His sister, Amanda, informed us via Facebook, of the following; "I am sad to announce that Keith Marker passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday evening. I am shocked and saddened that I lost my brother. I will post on this page as well as my own when the funeral arrangements have been finalized." Keith was a great guy with a big heart and he will be sorely missed. I am still in shock over this, it's so surreal.I will post further details as they become available.  :salute Pipz.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Arlo on September 28, 2017, 01:37:33 PM
What?!

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Zoney on September 28, 2017, 01:37:53 PM
Damn.

RIP Pipz, it was fun playing with you.  I will miss you.

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Devil 505 on September 28, 2017, 01:50:58 PM
Pipz was my friend.

R.I.P.

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: puller on September 28, 2017, 01:53:26 PM
What!!!!!!

Edit in...

Pipz was a truly great friend of mine...He was one of my first enemies that years and years ago started a PM dialog with me and we became fast friends...both of us having a love of animals we would exchange pics of our dogs and stories of what our dogs and our families were doing...I always hounded him to fly FSO with us and in the scenarios with me when he could...he joined us during the recent 12hr scenario for a couple of sorties and we had great fun together as always...I am at a loss of words for now...totally devastated.... :(

 :salute My brother Pipz....
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TequilaChaser on September 28, 2017, 01:54:48 PM
This just left me speechless......
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Mister Fork on September 28, 2017, 01:55:29 PM
WTFH.  :(

:salute Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Skuzzy on September 28, 2017, 01:56:56 PM
Okay, I am stunned.  Just stunned.

<S> pipz

and condolences to the family.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Ramesis on September 28, 2017, 02:07:22 PM
OMG... Just OMG!!

One more time, Hiya Pipz <S> RIP
 :salute

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: edge12674 on September 28, 2017, 02:11:56 PM
RIP Pipz  :salute

I will miss him.  :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: ACE on September 28, 2017, 02:13:06 PM
Pipz <S>
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Vulcan on September 28, 2017, 02:14:27 PM
<S> pipz.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Lazerr on September 28, 2017, 02:15:19 PM
<S> buddy.

Had some great times flying with him over the years.  One of the nicest guys.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: JOACH1M on September 28, 2017, 02:15:52 PM
At a loss for words.... Pipz was always one of those guys to say hello and <S> in the arena.

My prayers go out for his family and friends.


RIP Pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zenzen on September 28, 2017, 02:17:50 PM
RIP brother Pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zaza on September 28, 2017, 02:18:14 PM
 :saluteI heard it on the game and cried. He was a great guy on the game as we all know. I'm so beside myself right no I feel like I lost a family member in truth I did.  <S> Love ya Pipz..... :salute

     ZAZA
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 8thJinx on September 28, 2017, 02:19:36 PM
Crazy, sad news.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Wmaker on September 28, 2017, 02:20:00 PM
Very sad. He's one of those guys who you think would be here forever.

<S> Pipz!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: wil3ur on September 28, 2017, 02:23:11 PM
I will be providing a 21 Moose Salute in honor of Pipz  :salute

  :cry
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Wiley on September 28, 2017, 02:25:42 PM
Damn.  That's terrible.  I never ran across him beyond the boards, but my impression meshed with what people close to him are saying.  Just seemed like a really nice guy.

Condolences to all.

Wiley.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Wizer on September 28, 2017, 02:26:40 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: kavo on September 28, 2017, 02:27:25 PM
Rest in peace PIPZ.   What terrible news to be greeted with. I echo everyone`s sadness at hearing this he was a character and never failed to make me laugh when he was a knight, he never took it too serious . god bless him.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: popeye on September 28, 2017, 02:28:13 PM
What a shock.  One of the nicest guys in the game.  He will be sorely missed.

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: ABDCWOT on September 28, 2017, 02:33:54 PM
Pipz <*S*>

-abdc
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Zardoz on September 28, 2017, 02:38:47 PM
He was the best of us...  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: sarcelle on September 28, 2017, 02:46:27 PM
Au revoir mon ami !  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: McShark on September 28, 2017, 02:49:19 PM
R.I.P. Pipz

You will be missed.

Thoughts and prayers to the family !

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on September 28, 2017, 02:49:52 PM
My flying buddy is gone. :cry

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: JimmyC on September 28, 2017, 02:52:48 PM
<<S>> my friend...
In shock..he was a long term squady and real fun friend..
Always upbeat..the best Canadian I've never met.
An outstanding member of our community..
I want to pull his finger.
 :cry
Pip Pip old bean
<<S>> Jimmy
 :pray
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: DmonSlyr on September 28, 2017, 02:54:05 PM
Wow, this is truely shocking to hear :( one of the best guys hands down in AH to fly with and talk too. Very sad to hear this. He will be flying in heaven that's for sure :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Someguy63 on September 28, 2017, 02:54:25 PM
I can't believe this.

 :salute
Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: horble on September 28, 2017, 02:56:29 PM
Terrible news :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: lunatic1 on September 28, 2017, 03:01:47 PM
 :salute  :pray
I got tears when I read about his passing, so sad to hear.
he will be missed.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on September 28, 2017, 03:02:51 PM
I just received confirmation from his sister that he dies of a heart attack. I've asked for an address where cards may be sent.

This is just too sad to be real.

<S> My friend!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TwinBoom on September 28, 2017, 03:10:26 PM
this sucks....
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: eddiek on September 28, 2017, 03:11:00 PM

<S> Pipz

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: scott66 on September 28, 2017, 03:14:42 PM
I'm truly in shock... It's hard to explain how you can have love for a brother in aces high you've never actually met however tears for him passing flow like he was family<S>he will be missed greatly
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: FLS on September 28, 2017, 03:17:26 PM
My condolences.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Vraciu on September 28, 2017, 03:18:26 PM
It is with profound sadness  to advise the Aces High community of the sudden passing of our friend Pipz. His sister, Amanda, informed us via Facebook, of the following; "I am sad to announce that Keith Marker passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday evening. I am shocked and saddened that I lost my brother. I will post on this page as well as my own when the funeral arrangements have been finalized." Keith was a great guy with a big heart and he will be sorely missed. I am still in shock over this, it's so surreal.I will post further details as they become available.  :salute Pipz.

I hope this is some Canadian joke.   I don't even know what to say...   

 :frown: :mad: :eek: :confused: :(

A good stick and a good guy.  He will be missed.  "It's an outrage!"

...

Godspeed, ol' sport.  We will look after Winston for you.   :salute

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Copprhed on September 28, 2017, 03:19:09 PM
I'm in tears right now. I admired Pipz, because he always had a cheerful disposition, no matter what. He was a gentle man and a gentleman. My condolences to his family, his friends here in Aces High and most of all, to his faithful moose, Winston.  HUZZAH! Pipz! HUZZAH!
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend Zack1234, when I think of one of you, I think of you both.
 :pray :cry
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SPKmes on September 28, 2017, 03:20:49 PM
Ouch!!!

 :salute

Thoughts go out to family and friends
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 27th on September 28, 2017, 03:23:30 PM
Pipz
 :salute

My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and his squad family.  :(

Can't help it think, Pipz in a fighter, ET37 in a bomber, and Wizzy in GV at some base and the VOX chatter.  :airplane:

Damn.

 :salute
 27th
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TWCAxew on September 28, 2017, 03:24:34 PM
 :salute

DutchVII
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Borgoo on September 28, 2017, 03:26:00 PM
Cant belive it

ive found a really nice friend... and now ive lost him

CIAO BELLO!

<S> :salute :cry
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Zimme83 on September 28, 2017, 03:26:35 PM
 :cry That did really hurt, Pipz was truly a great guy to fly with. So sad to hear this.  R.I.P   :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Mano on September 28, 2017, 03:33:56 PM
prayers for his family and friends.

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kanth on September 28, 2017, 03:34:26 PM
So sorry to hear this. I didn't know him well but he seemed like such a fun/funny character.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: The Fugitive on September 28, 2017, 03:38:23 PM
Fair Winds Pipz!  <S>
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: serun on September 28, 2017, 03:42:00 PM
<S> Pipz. You will be missed. 
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: oboe on September 28, 2017, 03:43:19 PM
So sad to hear this.  Feel like I've been punched in the chest.

 :salute Pipz   One of the best.   One of my favorites.   So much fun to be around.

Deepest condolences to his family.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: hitech on September 28, 2017, 03:47:36 PM
<S> Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: klingan on September 28, 2017, 03:49:42 PM
This sucks .
Will miss his voice popping in on TS.
Always left me smiling.

<S> Pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kovel on September 28, 2017, 03:58:14 PM
Pipz....

You know that we'll miss you a lot. You know it, my friend!

I can't express how I feel. But you know...

Pipz...cya.... my friend !

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: waystin2 on September 28, 2017, 04:03:03 PM
I am deeply saddened to hear this.  Brought a tear to my eye to read.  You will be missed you goofy Canadian.  My condolences to his family. 

 :salute

Way
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kingpin on September 28, 2017, 04:07:31 PM
Wow.  This is like a punch to the gut to lose such a great member of this community and a friendly person.

My condolences to his family and friends.  He will be missed.

p.s.  I think we could take this as a reminder to be a little bit more like Pipz -- here on this forum, where we don't agree on how the game should be played, and in the arenas, where we compete to eliminate or counter the efforts of the "enemy".  In the end, we are all members of a relatively small community of people who enjoy our hobby of Aces High, together.  Sometimes it's nice to step back and remember that.  (Pipz would have said it better, shorter and more colorfully, I'm sure -- but there it is.)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Charge on September 28, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
<S> Pipzy, fair winds friend.

-C+
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: fd ski on September 28, 2017, 04:09:31 PM
blue skies Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: AKQwik on September 28, 2017, 04:21:29 PM
 :salute Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Tilt on September 28, 2017, 04:22:23 PM
 :salute Pipz...............
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Bong40 on September 28, 2017, 04:25:01 PM
Rip Pipz... great guy to bust balls with... Very sad.   :salute

 Took a few minutes to settle in... Wonderful guy to chat with and fly with. Tears are rolling for ya buddy.  You will be missed.
 Canada has lost one of it's finest.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 100Coogn on September 28, 2017, 04:34:51 PM
 :salute Pipz.

Coogan
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: drmoo on September 28, 2017, 04:39:12 PM
RIP he came to game and now dead i blame all guys :salute :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Bushmills on September 28, 2017, 04:49:06 PM
 :salute pipz :cry
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: WpnX on September 28, 2017, 04:50:38 PM
See ya again someday my friend. Until then, I'll miss ya here.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Bruv119 on September 28, 2017, 04:54:33 PM
Man that is shocking news. I only spoke to him on teamspeak the other week.  Got a laugh out of him.     :(

The world has lost a true gentleman.  My thoughts are with his family.  God bless and Rest in Peace my friend. 

 :airplane:

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: oakranger on September 28, 2017, 05:02:48 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BowHTR on September 28, 2017, 05:23:46 PM
RIP Pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 1stpar3 on September 28, 2017, 05:24:49 PM
Once again,this CARTOON Game becomes REAL   Most of us only knew the CARTOON PIPZ and judging by the reaction on here...CANT FATHOM what his real friends and family are dealing with. It is them, I am thinking of right now :pray Pipz is GOOD See ya soon, Brother :rock
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on September 28, 2017, 05:26:36 PM
I was sure it was a joke.   Started reading this thread,    I was thinking  it HAS to be a joke.   Kept reading,  was hoping its a mistake, kept reading.  Got tears in my eyes.  what?    what??  What?  WHAT?????        NO  WAY!!!

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on September 28, 2017, 05:36:28 PM
Got tears in my eyes, burning tears.   Last time I cried about ah (besides laughing at/with someone) was when I heard Kgann had died.  I knew Kgann from way back in Air Warrior, use to chat with him about his family.

I use to occasionally chat with Pipz in pm sharing some AH secrets I never told anyone.  He was always so upbeat.  I cant recall him ever say anything really nasty or mean, always positive and funny.

I dont know if him saying he was in Canada was his running joke or RL.  Same with him and Winston and Sal visiting in summer in New Jersey. Didnt matter,  was all in good fun.  Some years ago here in AH he had posted a pic of himself with a large  whitish dog.  I would joke with him and ask if it was a Canadian polar bear.

<Salute> to his personal family and to his closes AH friends and squad.   Pipz was one of those special "characters" that made AH a special place.   Often got a good lol when he chatted about his Winston and Sal adventures.


Please, to those who knew him,  post more info about his funeral, where we can send flowers.


 :salute PIPZ
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Meatwad on September 28, 2017, 05:48:32 PM
I cant believe he is gone..............  :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BFOOT1 on September 28, 2017, 05:53:03 PM
Damn, I am literally heartbroken by this news. Pipz was one of those guys I looked forward to seeing every time I logged on. He would always announce 'BFOOOOOOOOOOOT', and would always proceed to ask about how my life was, how school was, and currently how teaching was going. I first ran into him for Der Gross Schlag II. He flew with the 364h FG, and I had the pleasure of winging with him and getting to know him.

Pipz, I want you to know from the bottom of my heart, you were one of the guys that was the heart of this community for me. You gave me a lot of laughter, and a lot of memories that I cannot forget. Soar on brother, you've gained a new set of wings  :salute  :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 1701E on September 28, 2017, 05:54:35 PM
 :salute
Pipz (https://bearcats18.enjin.com/rip)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: WEZEL on September 28, 2017, 05:57:19 PM
Truly a sad day, he was awesome to be around in game  always made me laugh.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: The Fugitive on September 28, 2017, 06:05:25 PM
:salute
Pipz (https://bearcats18.enjin.com/rip)

Thats a lot of names, and I remember most of them. Thanks for keeping that site up. <S>
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on September 28, 2017, 06:14:36 PM
There needs some organization for a Memorial Flight dedicated to Pipz. 

What was Pipz fav ah plane?   Spitfire?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: steely07 on September 28, 2017, 06:23:30 PM
That is terrible news :(  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Hartmann on September 28, 2017, 06:29:30 PM
You will be missed R.I.P Pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Vudak on September 28, 2017, 06:31:50 PM
Terrible news. Pipz was such a great person. Condolences to his family!

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Biggamer on September 28, 2017, 06:38:23 PM
  :salute pipz  :pray
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Crash Orange on September 28, 2017, 06:44:03 PM
 :salute Pipz. So sorry to hear it.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: jedi25 on September 28, 2017, 06:53:19 PM
 :salute Pipz.. RIP
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: CAP1 on September 28, 2017, 06:55:54 PM
he used to come to my shop. was a friend i met/made through this game.
 eyes leaking...can't type more right now.....
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TwinBoom on September 28, 2017, 06:56:31 PM
There needs some organization for a Memorial Flight dedicated to Pipz. 

What was Pipz fav ah plane?   Spitfire?

id say 190a
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on September 28, 2017, 07:09:11 PM
he used to come to my shop. was a friend i met/made through this game.
 eyes leaking...can't type more right now.....
<S> CAP1

I'm wondering if you're the only AH player that met Pipz in person.   In real life was he the same as the outgoing fun loving, HUUZZAH character as in AH? 
I really don't know if he was Canadian, from new jersey or elsewhere.   Very sad day for all of Aces High.



 V      added to my sig below
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Molten on September 28, 2017, 07:09:32 PM
You know Pipz was one of the gang because when he logged on, you'd see 200 light up with salutes and hellos. He was always so happy. Very sad to hear the news. <S> Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SIK1 on September 28, 2017, 07:10:51 PM
 :salute Pipz

 :pray
Sik
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: CAP1 on September 28, 2017, 07:14:04 PM
Once again,this CARTOON Game becomes REAL   Most of us only knew the CARTOON PIPZ and judging by the reaction on here...CANT FATHOM what his real friends and family are dealing with. It is them, I am thinking of right now :pray Pipz is GOOD See ya soon, Brother :rock

 i knew him in real life. thanks to this game. this is hard. bad. news. i'm sitting here with leaking eyes hoping this is a sick joke........
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: CAP1 on September 28, 2017, 07:18:45 PM
<S> CAP1

I'm wondering if you're the only AH player that met Pipz in person.   In real life was he the same as the outgoing fun loving, HUUZZAH character as in AH? 
I really don't know if he was Canadian, from new jersey or elsewhere.   Very sad day for all of Aces High.



 V      added to my sig below

 he was always contagiously upbeat. positive attitude always. i loved being around the dude. i think ozrocker may have met him face to face too. he only lived 5 miles from me, and worked a couple miles from my shop........
he had that big bellowy laugh that ya just couldn't not laugh with.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: FuFiter on September 28, 2017, 07:23:03 PM
I'm at loss for words and saddened on the loss, Pipz was a great squaddie and was always fun to fly with,  talk to, and just plain have fun hanging around with online. 
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: hgtonyvi on September 28, 2017, 07:23:52 PM
OMG this is shocking to hear......I cannot believe what I'm reading......<S> my friend...RIP
 :pray :pray :pray :pray
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: xbrit on September 28, 2017, 07:35:15 PM
I'm lost for words, one of the nicest people to have graced AH. He will be missed by all, my condolences to his family and friends.<S> :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Vraciu on September 28, 2017, 07:36:02 PM
id say 190a

He also flew B Pony, P-39, and Spit a lot.   He was a menace in that P-39. 

Used to dogfight him on the way to kill bad guys even though we were on the same side.  He was a fun guy.   Damn........
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Threeup on September 28, 2017, 07:38:45 PM
Sad Loss <S>

Set a marvellous example of how we should all behave both in here and in game.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 1701E on September 28, 2017, 07:41:20 PM
Thats a lot of names, and I remember most of them. Thanks for keeping that site up. <S>

Too many gone far too soon. I haven't played in several years and yet I know so many of the names and every one I have to add hurts that much more.
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Canspec on September 28, 2017, 07:43:11 PM
To my more Canadian but not really Canadian.......GFC friend.....this is a real shocker......RIP buddy......the woods somewhere near Ontario with Winston will miss you...... :cry
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BFOOT1 on September 28, 2017, 07:46:08 PM
I saw this on Facebook and thought I'd share,

'Hello Everyone:  The staff, volunteers, dogs and cats suffered a great loss yesterday. Our long time volunteer, Keith Marker," suddenly passed away.  I would like to tell you about Keith.  Keith has been coming to the shelter every day on his lunch break to walk some of our dogs.  Not only did he walk the dogs, he would often bring special treats for every dog in the kennel. Not just commercial made dog treats, but homemade goodies such as ham and cheese roll-ups that he rolled and cut into bite size pieces.  Sometimes he would bring a box or two of chicken McNuggets.   On the weekends, Keith would come and take one of the dogs on a special outing for a walk around Cooper River or Audubon Lake.  On Fridays, Keith would pop in after work to see if he could lend a hand in the kennel so the staff could leave a little early or even right at 5.  Keith came and helped out every holiday and snow day.  We could always count on Keith.  Sometimes, if he was in the mood, he would drive the staff a little crazy.  You could hear the girls holler, "Keith! Knock it off."  Always playing around and creating a bit of havoc.  He made us all laugh.  Keith adopted his two dogs, Jake and Edie, from Almost Home. Keith was dedicated to both the people and the animals at Almost Home.  We will miss him very much.  Please bare with us as we grieve and become accustomed to Keith not being here every day to lend a helping hand.  RIP Dear Friend. Here are some pictures of Keith and the dogs he loved.'

This just tells you the type of person Pipz was. He brought all this to the game, and so much more. I'm still shocked, and I wish this wasn't true. Pipz would always, always check in on me, and I'm going to miss that so much.

But just remember this for those of us who knew him, he's not really gone, he's in our memories, he's in our hearts, and he's always going to be there cheering us on no matter what we do in life, and he'll be waiting on us till it's our turn.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Halo46 on September 28, 2017, 08:07:33 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: guncrasher on September 28, 2017, 08:09:23 PM
Good bye my fellow Canadian friend



Semp
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Hajo on September 28, 2017, 08:13:13 PM
I feel ill.  Pipz was a good friend to many of us for a long time.  Pipz was a member of our squad years ago and always kept us laughing.  As a matter of fact he generally kept the whole arena laughing.

He kept the game fun with just his presence. I will miss seeing him in the game.  The guys in our squad for sure will miss him greatly as all of you will.

Thanks Pipz for making the day a little better.  For making it better for people that we in this community didn't know.  He was a great human being.  We can't afford to lose people of his ilk.

We don't replace them fast enough.

To his friends and family I offer my deepest sympathies.  I shall miss him.  We all will miss him.

God speed my friend.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Wagger on September 28, 2017, 08:52:17 PM
Sad to hear of the passing of a good man.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: DH367th on September 28, 2017, 09:23:27 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on September 28, 2017, 10:09:40 PM
I feel ill.  Pipz was a good friend to many of us for a long time.  Pipz was a member of our squad years ago and always kept us laughing.  As a matter of fact he generally kept the whole arena laughing.

He kept the game fun with just his presence. I will miss seeing him in the game.  The guys in our squad for sure will miss him greatly as all of you will.

Thanks Pipz for making the day a little better.  For making it better for people that we in this community didn't know.  He was a great human being.  We can't afford to lose people of his ilk.

We don't replace them fast enough.

To his friends and family I offer my deepest sympathies.  I shall miss him.  We all will miss him.

God speed my friend.


Well said my friend. I'm heartbroken.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: ghi on September 28, 2017, 10:21:40 PM
 :pray
  I can't believe, we've been  chatting ch.200 Sunday afternoon.  A true gentlemen fun,  mature  personality in game chat and boards.
You'll be missed.  :salute
 What happened?!  i remember a photo  he posted  next to his loved dog, he was in early 40s maybe? :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: ROC on September 28, 2017, 10:39:04 PM
Absolutely stunned.  My best to his family and friends.  Truly a shock.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Valen on September 28, 2017, 10:55:33 PM
Descansa en paz Pipz.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Drano on September 28, 2017, 11:10:45 PM
RIP Pipz.

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Zuum on September 28, 2017, 11:22:20 PM
Feeling so sad...RIP, Pipz! :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: lyric1 on September 28, 2017, 11:33:34 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: -pjk-- on September 28, 2017, 11:40:16 PM
RIP Pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SASMOX on September 28, 2017, 11:44:46 PM
 :salute Pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Guppy35 on September 28, 2017, 11:45:40 PM
Saw this on Facebook earlier.  This one stings having known Pipz a long time.  He was a squaddie for a while back when the KillnU formed 475th FG was flying together.  He was a history buff and model builder so we used to trade info back and forth and he'd show me images of his latest models.

Anyone who flew with Pipz was subject to his 'singing' that we all said was a basis for war crimes:)

My most lasting memory of Pipz is from DGS II.  We went in together on a pair of 190s in our 364th 51s.  In the midst of the fight Pipz starts to yell at me to not help him with the second 190 as it wouldn't be fair.  He got him on his own, but I was laughing as it spoke volumes about Pipz approach to the game.  It needed to be fun and fair, even in a scenario where staying alive mattered.

Pipz final tally in DGS II on the Mustang profile I did for him honoring his singing ability :)

Gonna miss you   :salute

"The Crooner"
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/DGS%20Scenario%20bits/PipzKite-6.jpg) (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/guppy35/media/DGS%20Scenario%20bits/PipzKite-6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: viking73 on September 29, 2017, 12:19:47 AM
RIP Pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: morfiend on September 29, 2017, 12:44:41 AM
Pipz would get a great laugh out of this,so many think he's a Canuk but he was not!  I asked him long ago where abouts in Canada he was as I'm a Canuk but when he told me the truth I got a great laugh and swore to keep his secret!


 Great guy great sense of humour,I will miss him!    :pray




   :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: LLv34_Camouflage on September 29, 2017, 12:59:26 AM
This is sad news. Pipz was one of the great characters in the Aces High community. Always in a good mood, his lively comments made the Main Arena a better place.  The game will not be the same without him.

<S!> Pipperz, you will be missed.  :salute

Kippis!   :cheers:

Camo
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: nrshida on September 29, 2017, 01:01:48 AM
Happy Friday my Brother  :salute

+1 on the flypast. I'll even get a months subscription to join that. Keith would get a hoot out of that. How about a big turn-out?


Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SirLoin on September 29, 2017, 01:18:43 AM
This is sad news. Pipz was one of the great characters in the Aces High community. Always in a good mood, his lively comments made the Main Arena a better place.  The game will not be the same without him.

<S!> Pipperz, you will be missed.  :salute

Kippis!   :cheers:

Camo

omg  tears ..my friend.  i will always remember you from AW3..and AH..a true gentleman you will always be <SALUTES> PIPppPYZZzzZZ! :airplane:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 1ijac on September 29, 2017, 01:24:48 AM
It was always a real pleasure to be in his company and there are many wonderful memories. 

Thinking of you Pipz!   :salute

one-eye
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Bizman on September 29, 2017, 01:29:06 AM
Seeing his name on the roster always made me stay online a little longer.  :cry

 :salute kipPipz!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Oldman731 on September 29, 2017, 02:17:33 AM
He kept the game fun with just his presence.

Yes he did.  And that kept it in perspective.  He taught lessons that I hope we can all learn.

Sad that he’s gone.  Someone turned out the lights in the house.

- oldman
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: JanneK on September 29, 2017, 02:27:52 AM
Sad to hear, Pipz was really nice fellow.
Kippis and Hölökynkölykyn Pipz <S>
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: FTJR on September 29, 2017, 02:29:47 AM
RIP Pipz, blue skies old friend. :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Volron on September 29, 2017, 03:11:16 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: save on September 29, 2017, 04:49:32 AM
Pipz made our TS explode with laughter.
He made my world a more fun place.

Pipz love for dogs and his comments about his own still make me smile

As  his CO he made me laugh, and sometimes scream at him, singing his songs in the middle of a dense battle ☺.

He will be missed.
His latest plane love was the new modelled FM2.
《S》my friend. RIP
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: mthrockmor on September 29, 2017, 05:53:58 AM
One of the great guys <S>

Boo
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TheBug on September 29, 2017, 06:07:01 AM
Very sad news.  <S> Pipz.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: wrench on September 29, 2017, 06:30:06 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Drane on September 29, 2017, 06:30:40 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on September 29, 2017, 06:43:37 AM
Aside from AH, one of Pipz's primary passions was the volunteer work he did at the local rescue shelter. He spent most weekends walking the dogs, cleaning kennels and taking them for rides in his car. Here he is with one of his beloved Pitties.

(https://s26.postimg.org/athw0s2h5/PIPZ.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/55bl9vy4l/)


 :rock :salute :pray  Keith "Pipz" Marker
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: oboe on September 29, 2017, 07:14:39 AM
Thanks for posting this picture; it's nice to be able to put a face to the voice and personality.

He was so much fun to fly with in Big Week.  He'd play clips of German music over Range channel as we rose in our Me109s to seek out the bomber formations.   

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on September 29, 2017, 07:51:08 AM

Quote from Pipz

"Im not very religious myself but I figure whereever we go when we die is the place we are meant to be so that cant be bad"

 :)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: pangea on September 29, 2017, 07:55:21 AM
Very sad news.  Pipz was one of the good ones.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Nefarious on September 29, 2017, 08:00:52 AM
"Im not very religious myself but I figure whereever we go when we die is the place we are meant to be so that cant be bad"

Incredibly sad news, He will be sorely missed.

Please let me know how we can arrange a memorial flight, the CM team would be happy to oblige with use of the SEA.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 8thJinx on September 29, 2017, 08:35:49 AM
Pipz's sister asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the animal shelter he volunteered at:

Almost Home Animal Shelter
9140 Pennsauken Hwy
Pennsauken, NJ 08110

I already have a nice check written out.  If anyone wants me to add their name to the card, please pm me your name.  Maybe it would be nice to list it as First "Aces High Name" Last, but I will leave that to each individual.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on September 29, 2017, 09:05:43 AM
Please add Chris "Max" Balcer

I provided Pipz's sister, Amanda a link to this thread. She and her husband are overwhelmed at the outpouring of love towards her brother. They said they were laughing hysterically at the fact that Pipz lived in Canada and had a pet moose & mule  ;)

I too will also be making a donation to the shelter in Keith's name.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: redcatcherb412 on September 29, 2017, 09:08:44 AM
No more HUZZAH on range channel ??????
As our Pipz would assail 'Outrageous' !!

 :airplane: Fly high dear Pipz, will miss you greatly  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SlipKnt on September 29, 2017, 09:09:49 AM
 :salute

He will be missed. 
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Blinky on September 29, 2017, 09:17:33 AM
RIP Pipz..
It was an honor.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Lusche on September 29, 2017, 09:18:18 AM
These are the last words from his last public post on the AH BBS:

[...]  Lets see how AH survives without me!  :mad:

Without me !  :rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVkUvmDQ3HY


Yes, my friend, AH will feel empty without you.

 :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Delirium on September 29, 2017, 09:23:55 AM
I miss him already.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 1Canukk on September 29, 2017, 09:46:34 AM
WOW...He will be missed..  He truly brought fun for the game .. :salute :pray
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Dace on September 29, 2017, 09:50:55 AM
RIP Pipz.  :salute old friend
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: DubiousKB on September 29, 2017, 09:53:39 AM
awe for F**k sakes... This is terrible news.   I think most of us had positive experiences with this guy... this is just horrible. . .

R.I.P. Pipz... Huzzah and clear skies....
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Jakke on September 29, 2017, 10:59:45 AM
RIP Pipz :salute

Kippis!  :cheers:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: JimmyD3 on September 29, 2017, 11:01:48 AM
 :salute Pipz

and Prayers for the family. :pray
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Marco on September 29, 2017, 11:15:20 AM
I just recently lost a member of my family, only a few days ago for that matter, and now hearing this it seems I've lost a member of my Aces High family.

He will be greatly missed. :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Shamus on September 29, 2017, 11:34:29 AM
Horrible news, Pipz was a great guy.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Randy1 on September 29, 2017, 12:03:36 PM
Hard to believe.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on September 29, 2017, 12:23:41 PM
http://www.duboisfuneralhome.net/keith-m-marker

Here's a link for anyone interested.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: bacon8tr on September 29, 2017, 12:27:57 PM
I had to read the thread title a few times and still can't believe this.  Truly a loss of one of the good ones in this community.  RIP Pipz  :salute :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Zoney on September 29, 2017, 01:20:18 PM
Please add Chris "Max" Balcer

I provided Pipz's sister, Amanda a link to this thread. She and her husband are overwhelmed at the outpouring of love towards her brother. They said they were laughing hysterically at the fact that Pipz lived in Canada and had a pet moose & mule  ;)

I too will also be making a donation to the shelter in Keith's name.

hang on a minute, he didn't live in Canada?


Outrageous!   LOLOLOLOLOLOL.

Outstanding.  Love you Pipz, still making me laugh.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: CAP1 on September 29, 2017, 02:05:30 PM
http://www.duboisfuneralhome.net/keith-m-marker

Here's a link for anyone interested.

thanks man.

i was just at that one literally 2 weeks ago for another friends viewing.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: bozon on September 29, 2017, 02:27:06 PM
The news hit me real hard. It is now 24 hours since I read about it and only now I can bring my self to reply.
Like many others here I really hoped that this is some kind of a joke, like his running gag about living in the Canadian wilderness with only Wilson the moose to keep him "company"...

Pipz was my friend. Oddly enough, a friend whom I never met and only knew as "Pipz", though he may have mentioned his name - I never told him mine. Yet, we "met" in Aces High twice or three times a week and had good laughs. We could joke about anything from current news to ancient history. Always jolly, always funny and he knew how to make it stick to you. I don't recall him ever angry or bitter. That "HUZZA!" message when he logs in and the "Shalom belly" (his Italian-Hebrew mismash mispronunciation) on the Loose Deuce team speak channel when he saw our Italian and Israeli members logged in. God, I am going to miss him.

For those of us that have been playing this game for well over a decade, Aces High is more of a social club than a computer game. The game itself just provides the framework. I keep logging in for the people and Pipz was the kind that you keep coming to meet again. No face, no name, no background, just a voice and typed text - he made me like him by 100% personality alone.

My condolences to his family, to the Aces High community and the Loose Deuce squadron. We lost one of the best.
Shalom Belly, friend!
 :salute

 :cry  :cry  :cry
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Zimme83 on September 29, 2017, 02:37:02 PM
Winston the moose yes, i hope the AH community can help him find a new home, maybe he can stay with the sheeps.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: PanosGR on September 29, 2017, 02:37:46 PM
i'm devastated. So hard to beleive. Pipz my brother Eonia sou e mnimi. (RIP)   :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on September 29, 2017, 03:19:58 PM
To send condolences online, a quick note, click on this link to the funeral home:


http://www.duboisfuneralhome.net/send-condolences


 :airplane: Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Molsman on September 29, 2017, 03:24:29 PM
Nooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! Not my Canersien Brother!! I am Speechless Also I have been gone for 2months but it Seems Like yesterday I was flying side by Side or Against him busting each others Nutz while flying.

RIP Pipz

One Last Huzzah!!!! for ya Brother

 :salute
Molsman
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Copprhed on September 29, 2017, 03:27:20 PM
In memory of my buddy, the indomitable Pipz, HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on September 29, 2017, 03:44:20 PM
Link to all the post that Pipz made here on the AH bbs all 2806 of them:


http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=2763
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on September 29, 2017, 04:17:12 PM
Link to all the post that Pipz made here on the AH bbs all 2806 of them:


http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=2763

 :rofl

Oustanding :aok
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Blinky on September 29, 2017, 04:45:18 PM
When trying to send my condolences, it just says "Failed to send your message. Pleas try again" Anyone know why?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on September 29, 2017, 05:25:27 PM
Who/where are you sending them to?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: DOUG on September 29, 2017, 05:32:34 PM
Damn, outta nowhere  :salute
elfy
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: weiser on September 29, 2017, 06:45:16 PM
I just found out late last night, in shock like everyone else, he had mentioned about coming to Atlantic Canada and we were to set up a meeting time, would of love to have a beer with him. always friendly, always something to say.
  We will still have that beer someday.
<S> PipZ
 you will be missed by the AH community
weiser
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: nooby52 on September 29, 2017, 07:42:30 PM
I just read this post this evening. So sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and his close friends.

 :salute Pipz   :airplane:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: caldera on September 29, 2017, 08:07:47 PM
 :salute Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: gpwurzel on September 29, 2017, 10:43:56 PM
Just read this, WTF over.....RIP Pipz - thanks for the laughs, the tunes and the insanity. I'll see ya when I get there.

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Brooke on September 30, 2017, 02:26:13 AM
Oh, man.  I am astonished and saddened to hear this.  I flew with Pipz  in big week and just today asked him to fly with me in rabaul, figuring i,d for sure be flying with him again. Zack sent me a message about it and i thought he was joking. I can hardly believe it. <S>, Pipz, and my best wishes to his family.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Greebo on September 30, 2017, 02:40:09 AM
So sorry to read this, RIP Pipz.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Brooke on September 30, 2017, 02:42:25 AM
Off to war with Pipz

(http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/201706_BigWeek/pics/frame4/001-takeoff-SNAG-0000.jpg)

<S>, Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Flossy on September 30, 2017, 03:39:26 AM
I first read about this on Facebook yesterday, and am so sorry to hear this sad news.  I have known Pipz for many years now and whenever I logged into the game, whether in the MA or Special Events for a scenario or TDI, he always had a friendly greeting for me.  I will definitely miss him even though we never met.

<S> Pipz    :salute



Helen "Flossy" Lister
UK
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: uptown on September 30, 2017, 07:02:27 AM
So so sad. RIP Pipz <<S>>
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: pops04 on September 30, 2017, 09:08:02 AM
Oh Damn it Pipz my old friend I will no longer get a <S> Pops Happy Friday. You my friend will be sorely missed. I am truly saddened by his sudden demise. May you rest in piece.
<S> Pipz
 :airplane: :cheers:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: lutrel on September 30, 2017, 10:01:22 AM
RIP Pipz.............. :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: DaddyAce on September 30, 2017, 11:18:21 AM
Wow, sad news!  Life is too short and uncertain, a stark reminder to be kind to each other.....

 :salute  Pipz

Condolences to his family.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TEShaw on September 30, 2017, 01:26:04 PM
So vivacious... it seems impossible.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: scott66 on September 30, 2017, 01:40:18 PM
Honestly I found myself agitated and saddened by the thought of him never logging on again... The game I played last night was filled with my whining on 200 last night about stuff I never would have and a the thought of PIPZ in the back of my mind all night I wasn't having fun the game wasn't the same for me last night.... This may take awhile
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Gman on September 30, 2017, 02:46:05 PM
Sad loss for this game and community, Pipz has been here from the start, I remember him way back when I first started flying in the beta and first version of this game in 2000.  No kinder player in the game, always positive, and from his FB page was a kind person in his life, donating most of his free time to an animal shelter, even his lunch breaks.  His legacy is one anyone would aspire to have, all the kind words and stories regarding his character here, prove that.

I'm not sure who is going to co ordinate his fly by/farewell here, but many have mentioned the planes he loved to fly, the recent FM2 being a new favorite, the P39, and so forth.  The last model he completed was a beautiful LA, I hope it and the others are all represented in his flyby salute.



(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7071/q60eysla6urzzwv6g.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: MickDono on September 30, 2017, 04:21:25 PM
This is such sad news!

Rest in Peace Pipz. :salute

Mick
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 68falcon on September 30, 2017, 04:44:38 PM
RIP pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SilverZ06 on September 30, 2017, 06:40:42 PM
RIP Pipz.  :salute  :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SEViper on September 30, 2017, 07:53:19 PM
Had some great battles with Pipz.  One of the best pilots of the game.  <S> :airplane: :airplane: :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Mitsu on October 01, 2017, 02:57:29 AM
What????
Pipz......................... ..R.I.P.  :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: mbailey on October 01, 2017, 05:52:32 AM
Awe buddy I'm so sorry.....if there was one constant in this world, it was there was always a kind word in the arena, or on the board if you were around. More than once my screen has been covered in my beverage after reading your text or hearing your vox. Rest easy my friend, the world is a much darker place without your light.

To his family, what an honor it must have been to have him in your life. While we only  had him in voice and type, you were able to have the kindness, love and laughter he filled your hearts with , day to day and in person. From my family to yours, you have our deepest sympathies and condolences.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: nooby52 on October 01, 2017, 06:57:46 AM
13 pages, and counting, of heartfelt responses to the news of his passing. What a testament to a fine gentle man.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Slade on October 01, 2017, 07:02:35 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: fudgums on October 01, 2017, 07:16:11 AM
Just speechless, wow, just unbelievable...

RIP Pipz

<S>  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on October 01, 2017, 08:10:37 AM
Today is the first Sunday in months that my Facebook Messenger alert sound hasn't gone off at 6:30 am with the following message from Pipz:

I am awake now!!!!!!!! I think I will make myself bacon, eggz and home friezzzzz!!!!!!

I will miss not shaking my fist at Pipz on Sunday mornings at 6:30  :frown:  :salute

RIP my friend!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: NatCigg on October 01, 2017, 10:30:04 AM
proper recognition of friday and well given huzah.  :salute pipz

 :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: RufusLeaking on October 01, 2017, 11:09:39 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: mustng2 on October 01, 2017, 11:46:04 AM
My condolences to the family.  A great AH player in all respects.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Fencer51 on October 01, 2017, 05:23:02 PM
Wow, so sad.. RIP Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Stampf on October 01, 2017, 07:02:29 PM

Damn.

 :salute

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Saito on October 01, 2017, 08:15:03 PM
Man it was just a few days ago Pipz took off right behind me and said hey Cheech how's  a going man.
 :salute Pipz  RiP brother
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: gspeye on October 01, 2017, 11:24:16 PM
I started in AW in the 90's. Been in Aces High since Its' first day in Beta, (has never come out). I have made many friends during this time and I must say not many were funnier than Pipz. I am very saddened at his passing and will miss him and his good humor. I have children older then Keith, that is what makes this especially sad for me as I am sure it is for his family.

May God Bless you my friend, see you soon. :salute

ID: GS

Bill Betts
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: MajWoody on October 01, 2017, 11:33:45 PM
Only the good die young.
Pipz  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BaldEagl on October 02, 2017, 02:21:21 AM
Stunningly bad news.  Condolences to all close friends and family.  RIP
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Copprhed on October 02, 2017, 04:20:20 AM
Ok, I've waited, and no one is mentioning setting up a flyover. Please, those who were his best friends, make some arrangements.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: save on October 02, 2017, 06:04:18 AM
Loose-Deuce will arrange a memorial flight for Pipz  Saturday 8th Oct. 23:00 CET...


More details later.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Slate on October 02, 2017, 09:12:35 AM
  <S> Pipz       :salute 

   Fair skies and Tailwinds   :airplane:

  May we all hold ourselves with such honor and dignity in our interactions with each other.  :pray
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Copprhed on October 02, 2017, 10:59:14 AM
Loose-Deuce will arrange a memorial flight for Pipz  Saturday 8th Oct. 23:00 CET...


More details later.
Thank you, save.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: nrshida on October 02, 2017, 12:17:54 PM
Loose-Deuce will arrange a memorial flight for Pipz  Saturday 8th Oct. 23:00 CET...

Will it be in the MA?

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Lusche on October 02, 2017, 01:02:20 PM
Will it be in the MA?

I hope not. If so, at least it should be done as a regular combat mission.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 02, 2017, 01:04:37 PM
I will get the bourbon 🥃
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Vinkman on October 02, 2017, 02:01:44 PM
Geez. <sadness>

Rest peace Mark.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Nefarious on October 02, 2017, 02:27:34 PM
As mentioned above, the CM team is willing to host the memorial flight in the SEA.

Let me know so we can make arrangements.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BFOOT1 on October 02, 2017, 02:32:27 PM
Loose-Deuce will arrange a memorial flight for Pipz  Saturday 8th Oct. 23:00 CET...


More details later.

Save, I do not know if I can make the memorial flight. If you allow people to speak at the memorial flight, I have some words that I'd like to send you about Pipz, he and I were really close.

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 02, 2017, 02:58:08 PM
If people are going to talk about pipz i am going to record it :)

Outstanding idea :aok

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Gman on October 02, 2017, 03:03:45 PM
Agreed Zach/Bfoot/etc.  Thanks Save, I'll pass that on, many at FW will be coming to participate. 
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: DmonSlyr on October 02, 2017, 03:06:34 PM
Id really like to try to make this memorial flight. I'm still shaken up about this. Such a great guy, it infuriates me he had to go this way.

I think the plane should either be a La5 or 190a5. Think I saw him in those planes more than any.

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Gman on October 02, 2017, 03:09:43 PM
Aircraft should be up to his squad/close friends IMO, but those 2 and his other favorites like the new FM2/etc should all be considered, perhaps a representation of all of them.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Copprhed on October 02, 2017, 03:29:03 PM
What time Eastern daylight time is 23:00 CET???? I am certifiable stupid.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Lusche on October 02, 2017, 03:33:00 PM
What time Eastern daylight time is 23:00 CET???? I am certifiable stupid.

https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Canspec on October 02, 2017, 05:32:08 PM
Maybe we could do a yearly scenario in his name........I know he enjoyed and flew in a lot of the scenarios and FSO's........ :old:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Flossy on October 03, 2017, 05:04:21 AM
Loose-Deuce will arrange a memorial flight for Pipz  Saturday 8th Oct. 23:00 CET...

Is that Saturday 7th or Sunday 8th October?  If it's the 7th, I won't be able to make it as I'm away, but if it's 8th I probably will be able to.  I suspect it will be 7th though.  :(
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TequilaChaser on October 03, 2017, 05:45:12 AM
Saturday is the October 7th, Sunday is the 8th

Is it going to be Saturday or Sunday that the memorial flyover is to take place?

I've known Pipz/Mark for 20 or more years going back before AH, he had come looking for me after some players told him to find me to help him better his BFM/ACM and he was always like how all of you have posted/spoke of him... Pipz and I always joked with each other every since that first initial meeting...

I imagine Pipz is sitting in the o'club in heaven with KGann, LW, RTR, Buzzard, Niff, X2Lee, whels as well as all the others we have lost too soon...they are up there telling dogfighting stories and talltales and smiling their sunshine down on all of us!

GODSPEED Pipz ~Salute~ Brother! You will forever live long in our memories....

TC
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Squire on October 03, 2017, 10:05:26 AM
This is so sad. My thoughts are with his family. Goodbye Pipz...the Wilderness Near Ontario will never be the same.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kovel on October 03, 2017, 11:06:43 AM
Is that Saturday 7th or Sunday 8th October?  If it's the 7th, I won't be able to make it as I'm away, but if it's 8th I probably will be able to.  I suspect it will be 7th though.  :(

Same here, 8th I will be able. 7th most probably not.

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kovel on October 03, 2017, 11:25:26 AM
Now I can think more clearer.

I got to know Pipz in the old days of AW. In fact, I still keep some AW movies where he showed up flying. It's been a long time.

But that was the day he joined Loose Deuce squad that I will never forget. It was one of many nights joining TeamSpeak squad channel and then I heard a deep, strong voice talking with a sympathy that caught me up from the first moment. Since then, the level of enjoyment went to the next level in TS. You were there, playing Aces High to fly planes, to have fun with squaddies and to laugh with Pipz.

And there he was, everynight, trying to say spanish words to me, talking CIAOO BELLI to our Italian squaddies. There he was SINGING OPERA while he was trying to shoot someone's plane down. There he was trying to communicate with me despite my poor english listening level. There he was giving us a better life in AH.

Then I realized that me and the Loose Deuce were extremely lucky so that we could spent 1-2 hours with Pipz that close, one shining diamond for the comunity.

Destiny gave us a present, letting AH community to enjoy of his presence.

Thanks destiny. Thanks Pipz.

I know you are leading personally the attack to a better place.  :salute :salute :salute

 
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: amp on October 03, 2017, 10:18:34 PM
 :salute Pipzqueak.  :pray

R.I.P.  :frown:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: save on October 04, 2017, 01:17:51 AM
Sorry for my confusion : Saturday the 7th 23:00 CET, and nothing else is the planned date/time.

Nefarious will help with setting up the SEA arena.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 04, 2017, 02:27:42 AM
What that in real English time?

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TequilaChaser on October 04, 2017, 02:40:23 AM
What that in real English time?



2300 hours CET = 11:00 PM / = 1700 hours or 5:00 PM EDT / = 2100 hours or 9:00 PM in United Kingdom

Hope I got that right... Someone correct me if I am wrong please ... I have not accounted for the upcoming time roll backs .... and the UK time looks off to me, Badboy was always either 5 or 6 hours ahead of me, him in England and Me in North Carolina, USA

TC
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BuckShot on October 04, 2017, 06:16:13 AM
Rest in peace Pipz. I hope some of your dog buddies from the past are there with you.

~S~
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: nrshida on October 04, 2017, 07:01:23 AM
What that in real English time?

10:00 p.m. Zack.

I don't think I can make that. Someone please make a movie.

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: CAP1 on October 04, 2017, 08:43:09 AM
so 5pm eastern time this coming saturday?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Karnak on October 04, 2017, 11:27:37 AM
Crap.

<S> Pipz.  Fair skies and tailwinds.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Bodhi on October 04, 2017, 07:44:06 PM
Very sad to hear.

Fair skies and tailwinds forever, my friend!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Pepprr on October 04, 2017, 11:03:38 PM

So sad to hear about this.
RIP Pipz.  :salute

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Flossy on October 05, 2017, 05:42:49 AM
2300 hours CET = 2100 hours or 9:00 PM in United Kingdom
UK time will be 2200 hours and as it is on Saturday I won't be able to make it, unfortunately.  Having known Pipz since AW days, it saddens me that I am unable to take part in the Memorial flight.  I hope it goes well and that someone will film it.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TequilaChaser on October 05, 2017, 06:54:13 AM
UK time will be 2200 hours and as it is on Saturday I won't be able to make it, unfortunately.  Having known Pipz since AW days, it saddens me that I am unable to take part in the Memorial flight.  I hope it goes well and that someone will film it.

Sorry you won't be able to make it Helen   :(   ...... I am hoping I can make it myself and hoping to film the memorial flight/gathering

Thanks for clarifying my time conversions from CET (also Thank You nrshida) , I took those straight off of Lusche's Linked Time conversion URL, and there was a note about CET and United Kingdom being 4 hours apart and not on UTC/GMT during Summer Months..... hence my questioning that it didn't look right in my post along with my memory that every since playing AW that Leon and I were always either 5 hours or 6 hours apart depending on what time of the year it was..

Quote
Stockholm (Sweden)               Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 11:00:00 pm CEST UTC+2 hours
Lexington (USA - North Carolina) Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 5:00:00 pm  EDT  UTC-4 hours
Corresponding UTC (GMT)          Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 21:00:00                     


Note that United Kingdom is not on GMT during summer.

If possible Save, if you know which SEA Arena it will be held in and a brief description of what you would like the attendees to do, form up, or what have you.... would help everyone going in knowing somewhat of how the LD is wanting to do this before the start time.....this will help save on time on setting up / explaining repeatedly as players file in to the SEA.....

just a friendly suggestion

~S~

TC


Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 05, 2017, 07:39:00 AM
Is special attire required for said event :)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Lusche on October 05, 2017, 08:03:00 AM
Is special attire required for said event :)

(http://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2013/10/Canadian-1.jpg)

or

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0885/2670/products/CA-020391-ST-c_large.jpg?v=1438628928)

I'll be there too, extended my subscription for that :)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Shuffler on October 05, 2017, 11:42:01 AM
Pipz was one of a kind. I always enjoyed his company when on long flights. Ahh the songs, the camaraderie.

Very fine fella... always.

Fair skies my friend.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: nrshida on October 05, 2017, 12:38:11 PM
Thanks for clarifying my time conversions from CET (also Thank You nrshida)

CET is always one hour ahead of UK time because it also has its own version of British Summer Time. They all end / start on the same date. BST goes to GMT on the last Sunday of October.

Pipz would have wanted everyone to know that. As a Commonwealth Canadian.

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Zoney on October 05, 2017, 01:02:54 PM
Please, it is not my place to do so or I would.

Start a new thread just about the memorial flight.  I want everyone to be there.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 05, 2017, 01:06:48 PM
Dominance  :)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TequilaChaser on October 05, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Please, it is not my place to do so or I would.

Start a new thread just about the memorial flight.  I want everyone to be there.

Zoney has a great Idea here, regarding a new thread for "An Aces High Comunity wide Memorial Flight for Pipz"

I recommend Save doing it, since he is/was the CO of the last squad Pipz was a member of/flew with....

<S>

TC
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: DubiousKB on October 05, 2017, 01:40:37 PM
(http://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2013/10/Canadian-1.jpg)

or

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0885/2670/products/CA-020391-ST-c_large.jpg?v=1438628928)


Pipz would approve. HUZZAH!  :cry  Hoping to be there for the memorial as well.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Nefarious on October 05, 2017, 01:48:56 PM
I am going to post a calendar event tonight and share on Facebook.  Still need some details about the aircraft or flight plan.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on October 05, 2017, 05:47:38 PM
I am going to post a calendar event tonight and share on Facebook.  Still need some details about the aircraft or flight plan.

PM Save. He's working thru the details. It's about 2 am in Stockholm right now so you may not get an immediate reply.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Nefarious on October 05, 2017, 05:57:50 PM
PM Save. He's working thru the details. It's about 2 am in Stockholm right now so you may not get an immediate reply.

We've traded a few PMs already, I'm sure he'll respond, I don't need the info, but I was hoping to include it.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Nefarious on October 05, 2017, 08:19:48 PM
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,389715.0.html

Please join us in Special Events Arena 1 for a very special memorial flight for Pipz who recently passed away.

Special Events Arena 1 - 5pm EDT,  10pm BST/UK, 11pm CET.
 
Please join us as we remember a squad mate, wingman and friend. <S>
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: WpnX on October 05, 2017, 09:40:04 PM
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,389715.0.html

Please join us in Special Events Arena 1 for a very special memorial flight for Pipz who recently passed away.

Special Events Arena 1 - 5pm EDT,  10pm BST/UK, 11pm CET.
 
Please join us as we remember a squad mate, wingman and friend. <S>

Sorry Nef, googled CET to EDT and gave me different answer. Google isn't usually wrong until now.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Nefarious on October 05, 2017, 09:47:28 PM
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb180/ralphmunnich/Capture_1.jpg) (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/ralphmunnich/media/Capture_1.jpg.html)

Looks like Stockholm is Summer Time? CE(S)T
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 06, 2017, 12:13:29 AM
 :aok :)

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: nrshida on October 06, 2017, 12:49:29 AM
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb180/ralphmunnich/Capture_1.jpg) (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/ralphmunnich/media/Capture_1.jpg.html)

Looks like Stockholm is Summer Time? CE(S)T

...and so is Britain. You can't go on the weather!  :old:

GMT is the non-summertime time. Britain is currently on BST (British Summer Time) which is equivalent to UTC (central universal time). Essentially, whatever time it is in Britain, it is always one hour ahead on CET, whatfer that pesky sun choochin around at it's own pace (<- Canadian).


Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: nrshida on October 06, 2017, 12:50:18 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e8/Standard_World_Time_Zones.png/1280px-Standard_World_Time_Zones.png)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: save on October 06, 2017, 02:19:28 AM
If someone could record this event and publish it on Youtube after, it would be a nice thing to present to Pipz relatives.
Doable?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: VuduVee on October 06, 2017, 04:15:43 AM
ahh man, i hate to see this. RIP amigo
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: capera on October 06, 2017, 04:46:15 AM
Oh man....so sorry to hear this.

R.I.P PIPZ

:salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kanth on October 06, 2017, 07:14:09 AM

Yep

Doable?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on October 06, 2017, 07:55:03 AM
If someone could record this event and publish it on Youtube after, it would be a nice thing to present to Pipz relatives.
Doable?

I have it from a very reliable source that HTC is trying to contact members of Pipz's family, to provide them complimentary access to the arena, so that they may watch/participate in Saturday's event.

<S> Hitech Creations
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Copprhed on October 06, 2017, 09:53:47 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e8/Standard_World_Time_Zones.png/1280px-Standard_World_Time_Zones.png)
I knew it!!!! The earth really IS flat!!!!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Arlo on October 06, 2017, 10:18:22 AM
I knew it!!!! The earth really IS flat!!!!

And apparently covered in various shades of pastel.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: DynaE on October 06, 2017, 11:34:50 AM
My condolences,prayers for your family,RIP
Dyna
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 06, 2017, 03:50:51 PM
I knew it!!!! The earth really IS flat!!!!

Yes it happened on Tuesday :old:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on October 06, 2017, 04:08:20 PM
My understanding is,,, the Pipz Memorial Flight will be in 24 hours from now, specifially in 23 hours and 52 minutes.

This is correct?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Lusche on October 06, 2017, 04:09:22 PM
My understanding is,,, the Pipz Memorial Flight will be in 24 hours from now, specifially in 23 hours and 52 minutes.

This is correct?

Yes.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Vraciu on October 06, 2017, 05:36:27 PM
Yes.

I will be winging my way home from parts unknown at that hour.  I shall raise a glass of Canada Dry in his honor.   Huzzah!

(Has anyone found a home for Winston?   Perhaps Zack can adopt him.)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: CAP1 on October 06, 2017, 07:25:35 PM
sadly, i won't be able to get out of the shop in time. perhaps if someone could up a pee38 for me? he used to love busting my nuts about my flying that big ole beast.  and hopefully film can be posted here?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Xtrepid on October 06, 2017, 07:47:33 PM
I did not know Pipz personally, but I do know he will be greatly missed.

Condolences... Family... Friends... RFIP*  :salute



X  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 07, 2017, 02:18:00 AM
I will be winging my way home from parts unknown at that hour.  I shall raise a glass of Canada Dry in his honor.   Huzzah!

(Has anyone found a home for Winston?   Perhaps Zack can adopt him.)

Winston is now in front my fire i knew he would make a very good rug :old:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Vraciu on October 07, 2017, 08:27:03 AM
Winston is now in front my fire i knew he would make a very good rug :old:

To quote the immortal Pipz: "It's an outrage!"  :old:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Simon on October 07, 2017, 09:12:15 AM
My condolences to Pipz's family and his friends in our community.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SlipKnt on October 07, 2017, 11:00:44 AM
Unfortunately I will not be available for this honorable memorial flight.  I am picking up my wife from the hospital today.

I offer my deepest and sincerest condolences to Pipz's family and friends he flew in here with.  He was such an asset to our community and will be missed.  May he go and be with God and may his family find Peace.

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Chilli on October 07, 2017, 12:32:56 PM
Someone truly amazing has passed through our midst.  {Collins English Dictionary: "in our midst" = among us} there was no Collins Canadian Dictionary reference online, that indeed is an outrage!  :old:

Though no longer "among us" Pipz is undoubtedly a part of us (by a wide margin, the better part of us) and we offer our condolences to his friends and family that have allowed him to become ours.  Thank you  :salute
 
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: JanneK on October 07, 2017, 12:37:28 PM
Pipz was highly respected among the Finns.
He allways greeted us with "Kippis", finnish for "cheers"
Pipz will forever be in our hearts

so, for the last time


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4474/37505904516_705fced9ee_b.jpg)
 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on October 07, 2017, 12:46:46 PM
Found this one in one of Pipz's Facebook albums....his home Christmas 2015

(https://s1.postimg.org/8olfp0ce7j/Pipz_Xmas.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6f2f5irnqj/)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on October 07, 2017, 01:20:00 PM
The Pipz Memorial Flight will be in 2 hours 40 minutes from now.

I hope as many AH players can make it.

 :airplane:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 07, 2017, 01:45:38 PM
I have printed out and laminated the photo of the Finns and put it under my pillow :)

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on October 07, 2017, 02:26:02 PM
I have printed out and laminated the photo of the Finns and put it under my pillow :)



Why?   You think they look like Santa's elves?

[Pipz would have asked the same thing.  HUZZAH!]
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Vuokko on October 07, 2017, 02:33:23 PM
<S> Pipz  :cheers:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Nefarious on October 07, 2017, 02:54:28 PM
The memorial flight will start in about an hour. I will be making the announcement shortly.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Lazerr on October 07, 2017, 03:19:30 PM
<S> Pipz.. looking forward to a video.  Tied up at work for mandatory OT.  I expect to hear some singing!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: jokeri on October 07, 2017, 04:23:43 PM
<S> Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Panzzer on October 07, 2017, 04:29:51 PM
Always a greeting or a personal message on 200 when at the arena. My friend. <S> Pipz.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on October 07, 2017, 04:42:23 PM
Pipz memorial flight went well.  Was honorable and funny farewell to my fav Canadian.  Hope to soon see videos on youtube.  Also Salute to Winston and Sal.

HUZZAH Pipz!!!!!!

 :airplane:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: UncleKurt on October 07, 2017, 04:49:57 PM
 :salute

God's Speed Pipz!

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: McShark on October 07, 2017, 05:13:25 PM
Nefarious, Save & LD

THANKS for making this possible and the effort you put in to set up SEA for the memorial!
Max, thank you for speaking!

Fair skies and tailwinds Pipz  :cheers:



Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Max on October 07, 2017, 05:20:05 PM
Very classy event and great turnout...this is what this community is all about  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Copprhed on October 07, 2017, 05:28:06 PM
The community always comes together when the need arises. Fair skies Pipz, thanks Nef, save, Max et al.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on October 07, 2017, 06:22:24 PM
Someone just posted on Youtube this video:

Aces High III, Pipz Memorial Flight 7 October 2017

camppen

No views
7 minutes ago


https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=aces+high+memorial+flight
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: haggerty on October 07, 2017, 07:02:47 PM
yep, that was mine, guess I dont need to post.
I think around 8:00 and 13:30 I turn off icons for a bit, also check out my sweet hanger passes after 15:40
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: JimmyC on October 08, 2017, 12:08:22 AM
Slamming Tribute.,.
solid....
moving
RIP Pipz  pip pip old bean...
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: dmdchief on October 08, 2017, 12:43:31 AM
WHAT A GREAT MEMORIAL ! ! ! ! SALUTE TO ALL THAT MADE IT.
Sorry I didn't get to make it I took my meds and the pain pill put me out for about 5 hours.  Pipz was a great guy and is missed by all.

ab8aac/dmdchief
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Bruv119 on October 08, 2017, 01:01:51 AM
was great to see everyone, turnout was 70+  at one point and I know there were many more that couldn't make it.  Would have surely surpassed 100 on another time.   

Pipz might not have won any flying or fighting competitions but he sure as hell won our hearts and minds.

Rest In Peace brother and we will see you when we get there.     :airplane:    :salute   
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Bizman on October 08, 2017, 02:26:01 AM
What a touching, emotional event! The one person whom I would have loved to see there had no plane or icon to see, then again he was the one who really was there in spirit.

It still is so hard to believe that I keep looking at the message bar in hope to see Pipz, wanting to read his comments about this last week starting from the first post in this thread, ending to the memorial flight. Maybe someday in another place and time.

KipPipz!  :cheers:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: LLv34_Dictonius on October 08, 2017, 02:51:45 AM
Yes, when I first heard what had happened from the Facebook Aces High III (the unofficial AH) group, I was in disbelief. Pipz was the one who always saluted us finns with his famous "KIPPIS!" shout and as of late when we have gotten less active on AH arena and I used to fly alone, Pipz invited me to loose deuces radio despite the fact I was drunk as a skunk. Very kind spirited chap he was - seeing so many people attending his memorial flight sure did state this fact.

Great loss to the community :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: zack1234 on October 08, 2017, 03:03:22 AM
 :)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kanth on October 08, 2017, 08:32:03 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUDozwJtvss&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUDozwJtvss&feature=youtu.be)

another recording of it.  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Slate on October 08, 2017, 10:02:17 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUDozwJtvss&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUDozwJtvss&feature=youtu.be)

another recording of it.  :salute

   Thank You... Outstanding!  Huzzah!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 8thJinx on October 08, 2017, 10:50:56 AM
What is the unofficial AH facebook page?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kanth on October 08, 2017, 10:58:20 AM
this is the group on facebook, not sure if you mean that.:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/7099787599/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/7099787599/)
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: 49ZERO on October 08, 2017, 02:28:19 PM
Very sad to hear of Pipz passing.  :salute Pipz and may God Bless your family.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Zuum on October 08, 2017, 03:27:47 PM
Pipz will allways have a certain and remarkable place in my heart!
We have lost an outstanding gentleman.
Kippis!
<Z>
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: alskahawk on October 09, 2017, 10:04:57 AM
 According to his sister, Pipz was a great guy full of life. It was no different online. I never got to meet him in person, but he was my friend in Loose Deuce. It was always lively with Pipz online. He was so full of life that when I heard the news, I thought it must be a joke. Unfortunately it's not a joke.

 My friend, I will miss you.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Lucifer on October 11, 2017, 03:37:09 AM
RIP mate...
He was really a great person  :frown:
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: HL117 on October 13, 2017, 07:26:08 AM
 :salute :pray
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: TWCAxew on October 13, 2017, 07:39:17 AM
sadly I could not make it in the end. sorry pipz! HUZZZAAAA!!!

DutchVII
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: bangsbox on October 13, 2017, 02:35:37 PM
 :salute pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Getback on October 14, 2017, 06:47:38 AM
Thought I would drop by. Expected to see many things but not this.

My best wishes to his family and the AH community.

RIP Pipz!
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: VoX on October 14, 2017, 08:56:20 AM
 :salute Pipz We had many a night engaged in back and forth banter in 71, a good guy that will be sorely missed by all.

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Post by: lunatic1 on October 20, 2017, 05:36:03 PM
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Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SysError on October 21, 2017, 10:16:21 AM
Someone just posted on Youtube this video:

Aces High III, Pipz Memorial Flight 7 October 2017

camppen

No views
7 minutes ago


https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=aces+high+memorial+flight


Just saw posts...   wow.

<S> Pipz

Thanks for posting vid.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: kingpen on October 24, 2017, 04:41:16 AM
that shocking.. what a great guy  always upbeat fun to game with.. always first to say hello  never heard a negative thing from him RIP
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: kingpen on October 24, 2017, 04:42:30 AM
what a great guy... oh man  im shocked   that is really upsetting  such a great guy

Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: hgtonyvi on October 29, 2017, 02:18:11 PM
was there a memorial flight for pipz?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: mechanic on October 29, 2017, 03:43:38 PM
Holy crap, no way....

S! Pipz
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kanth on October 29, 2017, 04:06:13 PM

Yes

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,389538.msg5178081.html#msg5178081 (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,389538.msg5178081.html#msg5178081)

was there a memorial flight for pipz?
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BBQsam on October 30, 2017, 03:51:24 PM
was there a memorial flight for pipz?


Here is a list of several AH Memorial flights on Youtube including 2 for the Pipz Memorial flight by Kanth and another  "Aces High III, Pipz Memorial Flight 7 October 2017"

here:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=aces+high+memorial+flight
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: KCDitto on October 30, 2017, 11:05:46 PM
I am sorry I missed this. I do not look at this page enough.

I went back and looked at scenario play and he few with me on several scenarios on axis.

 :salute

To young to leave us

I hope his dogs find a home.
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Shifty on November 03, 2017, 09:23:33 PM
Damn. :frown: R.I.P. Pipz. :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Shane on November 03, 2017, 11:30:41 PM
 :(   sad to see another good one gone.

 :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Mak333 on November 05, 2017, 09:48:15 PM
<S> Pipz.  I don't remember the moments vividly anymore, but I remember flying alongside you countless times.   :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on November 07, 2017, 10:44:51 PM
Clear skys.  :pray :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Kazaa on November 09, 2017, 04:28:01 PM
Just heard the bad news from an old Aces High 2 squad member and it broke my heart.

Pipz was such a great member of the community and will be dearly missed.

Rest In Peace & Fly High

<S>

:cry
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: Doc72 on November 11, 2017, 08:58:24 AM
I am stunned and at a loss of words......

Fly high Pipz!!! You will be missed dearly!! <<!S!>>  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: scott66 on November 11, 2017, 07:19:26 PM
His presence is still being felt on 200 with story's and quotes thru others.... He did make a lasting impression  :salute
Title: Re: RIP Pipz
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on November 12, 2017, 08:41:54 PM
Oh hell my Canadian brother 😢