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Title: Another pilot down
Post by: DrDea on May 13, 2004, 02:12:22 PM
Last night at 9:45 cancer finally won the battle with FoxBat of the BOP's.He was giving it hell for the past several months and the last month all but the first 2 days were a mystery as to how he did it.
 Ive personaly met few people more Human in my life and he will be missed by many.Brian was an accomplish music teacher in Hedgesvill West Va for the past several years and also the band leader.He touched many lives and I guess thats all you can ask for from life.
  He will be laid to rest in Rest Haven cemetary in Hagerstown Md on Monday.It was a long drawn out fight but it was much better to have all that time to say the things that in other circumstances would have gione unspoken.
  to a great friend.God Speed Brian.
Doc:(
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Post by: koda76 on May 13, 2004, 02:21:58 PM
Godspeed :(
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Post by: SlapShot on May 13, 2004, 02:39:28 PM
Very sad ... <> FoxBat !!!
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Post by: rabbidrabbit on May 13, 2004, 02:48:15 PM
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Post by: airbumba on May 13, 2004, 02:49:22 PM
Foxbat, (lifts glass), here's to the music continuing to play, cheers.
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Post by: Hajo on May 13, 2004, 03:02:31 PM
Doc....sorry to hear that.....lost your phone number.

Call me if ya can.

FoxxBat....!
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Post by: Cooley on May 13, 2004, 03:07:32 PM
S! Foxbat
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Post by: MOIL on May 13, 2004, 04:28:20 PM
My condolances to the family and a Foxbat
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Post by: B17Skull12 on May 13, 2004, 05:50:24 PM
FoxBat
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Post by: mars01 on May 13, 2004, 06:17:37 PM
Sad to hear.
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Post by: NUTTZ on May 13, 2004, 06:30:05 PM
FoxBat

NUTTZ
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Post by: DrDea on May 13, 2004, 07:48:19 PM
Heres a link to my website.I posted a pic on the home page.
http://home.comcast.net/~gustav109g/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html
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Post by: Pyro on May 13, 2004, 09:43:58 PM
My condolences.
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Post by: dracon on May 13, 2004, 09:58:26 PM
Condolences and Clear Skies from the entire 339th Fighter Group.
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Post by: txmx on May 13, 2004, 10:42:35 PM
Gods speed Foxbat
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Post by: DrDea on May 13, 2004, 11:02:53 PM
Thanks Pyro.....Good to see the Admins giving a &@%#.Its majorly appreciated.Underline majorly.
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Post by: DrDea on May 13, 2004, 11:13:26 PM
Foxxbat wasnt the best pilot.If fact now that hes gone I can say he was a crappy pilot. but he was a hell of a friend.I can remember leading to his addiction of AH when he came by and watched me fly."Thats doesnt look hard"  Yea.....whatever buddy.Its a cake walk.Nothing but love in here.What I want to do and Falc came up with this idea,Brian was a bad  pilot,when he started,in crappy pilot mode,he would goon everything that needed gooned till he learned the ropes.He flew 32 billion goon flights to help the cause.In fact when he first had issues I believe his words were  "Honey let me park this goon and lets hit the hosp." I want to run a 3000 strong goon flight and film it for his wife in the MA.I dont have an account right now but his is still active and I could use it for 1 flight.Flying lead in a Goon plethora of massive reconstruction.What a way to celebrate his online presence.I think it would be so totally fitting of his AH presence.Could we group together long enough to make this work?Im a week away from reconstructing the computer to handle it.
DrDea
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Post by: Karnak on May 14, 2004, 01:51:14 AM
My condolences to his family.

FoxBat and Godspeed.
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Post by: Flossy on May 14, 2004, 06:28:54 AM
Sincere condolences to his family.

Foxbat.


Flossy
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Post by: 101ABN on May 14, 2004, 07:03:00 AM
..........................god speed!!............................:(
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Post by: Shamus on May 14, 2004, 07:59:52 AM
Salute FoxBat

shamus
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Post by: Wax on May 14, 2004, 08:08:05 AM
Fbat may you rest in peace in the Heavenly Skys.

My prayers go out to his Family and Friends.
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Post by: sax on May 14, 2004, 08:35:56 AM
Foxbat
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Post by: Dux on May 14, 2004, 08:43:27 AM
FoxBat.

Doc, a mass goon mission sounds like a great idea... keep us posted.
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Post by: frank3 on May 14, 2004, 09:26:28 AM
FoxBat
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Post by: Curval on May 14, 2004, 09:35:59 AM
RIP Foxbat, condolances to his family.
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Post by: SELECTOR on May 14, 2004, 12:47:23 PM
condolences
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Post by: Skuzzy on May 14, 2004, 12:53:13 PM
My condolences.  
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Post by: koda76 on May 14, 2004, 01:04:10 PM
I think we could/should be able to communicate the intent...I am an optimist...It is a great idea. and I would be more than glad to participate. I'm not so sure the MA is the place but I would give it a whril.

<> Foxbat
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Post by: Replicant on May 14, 2004, 01:14:28 PM
FoxBat
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Post by: mars01 on May 14, 2004, 01:19:49 PM
You know what would be cool is a memorial page on the AH website for all those who have past away while their accounts were active.

A little sappy but a nice gesture.
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Post by: DrDea on May 14, 2004, 05:19:37 PM
Naw Mars.Thats not sappy.Its a community in alot of ways.That would actually be kinda cool.Falc from BOP's is going to organise the Goon flight.Brian woulda got a kick out of that.:lol
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Post by: glacey145 on May 14, 2004, 06:09:42 PM
It's always extremely saddening to see people go before their time.  I've had the misfortune to see a few go in Warbirds  and now in AH.

I'm old enough (64) to appreciate that it's not so much the 'going' but having done a few things you really wanted to do bfeore the final curtain that matters so I hope Foxbat had accomplished that. Far better than being snuffed out by politicians in a distant corner of the world.

glacey
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Post by: DrDea on May 14, 2004, 06:16:25 PM
Yea the good side was he had plenty of time to say all he felt needed said and no unfinished buisness.Thats an ok thing.
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Post by: DipStick on May 14, 2004, 10:29:40 PM
FoxBat and family/squad.
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Post by: RedDg on May 14, 2004, 11:12:37 PM
FoxBat
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Post by: rob53 on May 15, 2004, 03:36:23 AM
Foxxbat


Rob53
Old Turks
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Post by: thrila on May 15, 2004, 03:38:37 AM
Fbat

He did like flying his goons:)
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Post by: Nilsen on May 15, 2004, 03:51:35 AM
Foxbat
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Post by: stegor on May 15, 2004, 07:23:22 AM
Fox Bat.
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Post by: Dlitz on May 15, 2004, 07:36:42 AM
<<<>> Foxbat





                               Dlitz  of the DFA !
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Post by: tzr on May 15, 2004, 10:35:43 AM
Condolences  

<> from Da Mob
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Post by: fffreeze220 on May 15, 2004, 12:59:51 PM
My condolences
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Post by: TBolt A-10 on May 15, 2004, 01:16:29 PM
Quote
Originally posted by DrDea
Foxxbat wasnt the best pilot.If fact now that hes gone I can say he was a crappy pilot. but he was a hell of a friend.I can remember leading to his addiction of AH when he came by and watched me fly."Thats doesnt look hard"  Yea.....whatever buddy.Its a cake walk.Nothing but love in here.What I want to do and Falc came up with this idea,Brian was a bad  pilot,when he started,in crappy pilot mode,he would goon everything that needed gooned till he learned the ropes.He flew 32 billion goon flights to help the cause.In fact when he first had issues I believe his words were  "Honey let me park this goon and lets hit the hosp." I want to run a 3000 strong goon flight and film it for his wife in the MA.I dont have an account right now but his is still active and I could use it for 1 flight.Flying lead in a Goon plethora of massive reconstruction.What a way to celebrate his online presence.I think it would be so totally fitting of his AH presence.Could we group together long enough to make this work?Im a week away from reconstructing the computer to handle it.
DrDea


Foxxbat!

My sincerest condolences to the family & friends of Foxxbat.  :(

I didn't fly with him, but count me in to participate in the flight.  I'll try to adjust my schedule so that I can join in.
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Post by: TBolt A-10 on May 15, 2004, 01:18:08 PM
Quote
Originally posted by mars01
You know what would be cool is a memorial page on the AH website for all those who have past away while their accounts were active.

A little sappy but a nice gesture.


A nice idea!
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Post by: 101ABN on May 15, 2004, 01:47:52 PM
yea, when is the flight, im there
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Post by: DrDea on May 15, 2004, 02:28:14 PM
Funeral is Monday.I would think the following weekend would be about right.I'll keep youse guys posted.
Doc
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Post by: eskimo2 on May 15, 2004, 05:47:58 PM
:(

My condolences Foxbat

eskimo
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Post by: Box1 on May 16, 2004, 03:20:14 AM
FoxBat         condolences from Squadron 85
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Post by: acepilot2 on May 16, 2004, 08:33:07 AM
Foxbat godspeed
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Post by: glacey145 on May 16, 2004, 11:26:23 AM
Quote
Originally posted by mars01
You know what would be cool is a memorial page on the AH website for all those who have past away while their accounts were active.

A little sappy but a nice gesture.


Warbirds put their deceased into the off-line training area so all these ghosts you once flew with are flying together again.  Can't think of a better way myself cos they're still doing exactly what they wanted to do. Rather cool getting a six call from a dead squadmate.
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Post by: DrDea on May 16, 2004, 11:58:10 AM
Wow!! Thats incredable :)
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Post by: Nefarious on May 16, 2004, 10:06:42 PM
Foxbat...
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Post by: Blammo on May 18, 2004, 12:43:51 PM
Foxbat

DrDea: Just let me know and I will be their for the memorial goon fly.
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Post by: mechanic on May 18, 2004, 04:01:47 PM
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Post by: JB42 on May 18, 2004, 05:33:00 PM
May God really be your Co-pilot now.

From the entire JB squad.
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Post by: daddog on May 18, 2004, 05:59:41 PM
My sincerest condolences on behalf of the 332nd Flying Mongrels. Blessings on his family and friends who deeply feel the loss.
------------------------
CO CM daddog
332nd Flying Mongrels (http://www.332nd.org/)
Roster (http://www.332nd.org/squadroster.htm)
Noses in the wind since 1997.
(http://www.ropescourse.org/cdaddog.jpg)
Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but does not get you anywhere – Mary E. Glazier, 1918 to Present
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Post by: DYGCaps on May 18, 2004, 08:18:31 PM
Sorry to hear, FoxBat
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Post by: DrDea on May 18, 2004, 09:42:58 PM
This was printed on the things at the funeral.I thought it was outstanding.On another note,as we stood by the grave saying our goodbyes,A plane flew overhead.Brians Step son came up to me and asked me if I heard it afterwards.I got a big smile and told him yea,I heard it.I want to find that guy and thank him.It was totally fitting. Looks like the flyby is going to be delayed a bit.My computer went out and Im a case,power supply and a cpu from doing this and I really want to do it right.You only lose the best friend you ever had once.

  God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.So he put his arms
around you and whispered "Come with me"  With tearfull eyes we watched you
suffer.And saw you fade away.Although we loved you dearly,we could not make
you stay.A golden heart stopped beating,hard working hands at rest.God broke
our hearts to prove he only takes the best.Its lonesome here without you,we
miss you more each day.Life doesnt seem the same since you went away.When
days are sad and lonely and everything is wrong,We hear you whisper "cheer
up and carry on" Each time we see your picture,you seem to smile and
say,"Dont cry,Im in gods keeping,Well meet again some day.
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Post by: DrDea on May 18, 2004, 09:48:17 PM
The obit.Brian was an amazing man.Here is someone that really touched alot of lives.

Brian S. Gable


HAGERSTOWN - Brian Shawn Gable, 43, of Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Washington County Hospital after an 11-month battle with bladder cancer.


Born July 4th, 1960, in Cumberland, Md., he was the son of Deloris Reel Gable, and the late Jack Gable.


He received his bachelor's degree in music education, as a percussion major, from West Virginia University in 1982.


Employed by the Berkeley County Board of Education, Gable was instrumental music teacher, band director and instructor of general music at North Middle School in Martinsburg. He formerly served as drum line instructor for Hedgesville High School and staff instructor at Tres School for the Arts in Hagerstown. He was a private instructor of drums and keyboard percussion for more than 25 years in the Cumberland/Hagerstown area, including more than 10 years at Machen Music in Hagerstown.


He is survived by his beloved wife of four years, Susan Rowe Gable of Hagerstown; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Erin Elizabeth and Thomas E. Smith II of Smithsburg, Md.; stepson, Jeffrey Scott Fignar of Hagerstown; and four grandsons. He is also survived by his mother, Deloris Reel Gable of Short Gap, W.Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Arthur Jamison of Hot Springs, Ark.; brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and LeeAnn Gable of Atlanta, Ga.; niece, Meagan Coats of Hot Springs, Ark.; and nephews, Michael Jamison of San Antonio, Texas, and Aaron Gable of Atlanta, Ga.


Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Saint James School in Saint James, Md., on Monday, May 17, 2004, at 1 p.m. with Saint James Headmaster the Rev. D. Stuart Dunnan and Saint James Chaplain the Rev. Patrick Gahan officiating.


Graveside services will be private and held at the convenience of the family at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown.


The family will receive friends at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. in Hagerstown, on Sunday, May 16, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m.


Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Berkeley County String Program, Berkeley County Board of Education, 401 S. Queen St., Martinsburg, WV 25401, c/o Mr. Aliveto.
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Post by: Glasses on May 19, 2004, 12:35:43 AM
:(
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Post by: Reschke on May 19, 2004, 10:39:38 AM
As soon as the date is set for the memorial flight let me know and I will be there to fly with him in memory.