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Title: Brother Goes Down
Post by: Bullethead on November 15, 2001, 11:14:00 PM: Gruppen-

Some of you old farts might remember Bob "Rookie" Hunter from ancient DOS AW days and the Delphi Flight Sim forum. He's a charter member of the Cactus Air Force, was its 2nd CO, and my long-time wingman in AW. Well, it's my sad duty to inform you all that he's become extremely ill, has been in a coma for the last few days, and isn't expected to survive this weekend.

So drink some to his health this weekend and, if that fails, drink some more to his shade. He'd appreciate that, either way.

<S> Bob
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Post by: Grimm on November 15, 2001, 11:47:00 PM: Thanks for putting this up BH.

Our prayers are going out tonight that a miracle might pull Rookie thru.

Some of you may have met him at BopCons or know him from the Flight Sim Forum. Bob was a wonderful guy, good natured and always willing to help.

Im shocked and Saddened
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Post by: newguy2 on November 16, 2001, 12:08:00 AM: Christ :(

Damn sorry to hear that BH. I'll keep him in my thought and will pray for him.

Gyro 4th Fighter Group Tail#69 AW DOS
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Post by: Dune on November 16, 2001, 12:55:00 AM: Any loss in our ranks should effect all of us, regardless of time or game.

<S> Rookie.
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Post by: Dinger on November 16, 2001, 01:54:00 AM: Word, Dune.
<S>
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Post by: texter on November 16, 2001, 02:44:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Bullethead:

So drink some to his health this weekend and, if that fails, drink some more to his shade. He'd appreciate that, either way.

<S> Bob

dammit dammit dammit

Tex
please send our - (damn near everyone I can think of that flew with or against him) regards and condolences to his family
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Post by: Karnak on November 16, 2001, 05:57:00 AM: I never met Rookie in the digital skys, never even heard of him till now. Here's hoping that he'll make it, I'd like to have a shot at meeting him.

<S>
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Post by: SOB on November 16, 2001, 06:25:00 AM: That's just terrible. :( My thoughts will be with him, and I hope he is able to pull through. Good luck Rookie!

SOB
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Post by: vatiAH on November 16, 2001, 06:39:00 AM: It's at times like this that word truly fail me. I have known Bob since long before AW was a part of our lives. Not only was he a Charter member of the Cactus Airforce, but he also was a charter member of the orignal Falcon 3 group on Prodigy. Bob was one of the guy who gave me my first call sign " Fang ". It was Sort of a F3 group tradtion at the time, to give the New guy there Call sign if they didn't have one. That Call sign stuck with me for a very long time. It wasn't till a few years ago that I changed it to my current one.
My hopes and prayers go out to him dureing this time of need. <S> Friend!!

Vati66 AkA Fang
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Post by: Ripsnort on November 16, 2001, 07:56:00 AM: Prayers out to a fellow sim pilot. :(
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Post by: K West on November 16, 2001, 08:25:00 AM: I'll add my own prayer for a miracle and that he'll be fine. Sorry to hear this bad news for Rookie :(

Westy
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Post by: Krusher on November 16, 2001, 09:39:00 AM: very sorry to hear this news
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Post by: popeye on November 16, 2001, 10:23:00 AM: Thanks for posting, BH. Very sad news indeed.

I have many fond memories of good times in AW DOS shared with Rookie. His humor and sportsmanship made that game better for everyone who played it. He'll be in my thoughts.

<S!>

popeye 5190
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Post by: Aiswulf on November 16, 2001, 06:48:00 PM: I never knew him in person. Though he probably had the joy of shooting me outa the skies more than once.
Our prayers are with him and his family.
May God bless them all with strength to endure.
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Post by: Grimm on November 23, 2001, 11:03:00 AM: Just a Quick Update...

Rookie is still alive and fighting. He isnt out of the woods by a long shot, but he has improved. He is semi alert, but heavily sedated. Much more Positives than negatives in the past week.

Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers. I believe they have helped.
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Post by: texter on November 25, 2001, 04:34:00 AM: bump
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Post by: Karnak on November 26, 2001, 03:01:00 AM: I'm glad to hear that he is improving.

Hopefully he makes a complete recovery.
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Post by: SOB on December 09, 2001, 11:55:00 PM: <punt>

Any new news?

SOB
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Post by: RookieCAF on December 11, 2002, 11:59:49 PM: Long Overdue, But I'm all better now :)

Thanks Guys!
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Post by: RookieCAF on December 12, 2002, 12:00:37 AM: Guess I better fix my Sig Huh? :rolleyes:
~Rookie
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Post by: SOB on December 12, 2002, 12:12:31 AM: Good to hear...now hop in a plane and fly slow and level in front of me. I wanna show you somethin'! ;)

SOB
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Post by: NUKE on December 12, 2002, 12:18:14 AM: Quote
Originally posted by RookieCAF
Long Overdue, But I'm all better now :)

Thanks Guys!

Man! I was reading all the posts in order, thinking you were gone!

I dont know you, just sad to read about anyone in your situation.

What happened anyway, why were you in a coma and how are you now?

~~to ya!!! Good news!~~
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Post by: RookieCAF on December 12, 2002, 12:22:15 AM: SOB,

Once I rustle up some cash, I'll be happy to fly low slow and level for you. Once anyways :)

Nuke,

Long story. Diabetes is a Bad thing, Mix with Pancreatitus and its a match (almost) made in heaven. NOT..

Anyway, Its been a long hard road, but I couldn't go anywhere until at least after HiTech gives us a B25.

G H or J preferably ;)

I'm probably healthier today than I have been for a long time, even pre-coma, so its all good. Just working on getting the life back together so to speak
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Post by: SirLoin on December 12, 2002, 09:01:31 AM: Great comeback Rookie!..Hope to see you up there..:)

Mmmm..B25
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Post by: Hawklore on December 12, 2002, 12:12:25 PM: Never met him but hope too, ill keep him in my mind..

Why does this always happen to the best of us?
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Post by: popeye on December 12, 2002, 12:18:12 PM: Good news, Rookie! Welcome back.

popeye 5190
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Post by: midnight Target on December 12, 2002, 12:20:16 PM: Excellent news.. Now get yer bellybutton in the virtual sky.

AW
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Post by: RookieCAF on December 12, 2002, 02:10:42 PM: Quote
Originally posted by popeye
Good news, Rookie! Welcome back.

popeye 5190

Hey Popeye! Thanks. Nice to see alot of the old familiar faces..

Hawklore,

I'm fine. Really :) It was touch and go, but I managed to pull out about 6 Inches AGL ;)

I'm to rotten to die :eek:
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Post by: funkedup on December 12, 2002, 02:12:00 PM: Rookie WTG! :)

What's the famous phrase?
"Reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated."
:D
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Post by: RookieCAF on December 12, 2002, 09:59:42 PM: That about sums it up sir. Between all the guys here, and on Bigweek, and on my Forum at Delphi, and my Squad, You guys did some amazing things without even knowing it :)