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Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: 68Hall on January 03, 2007, 11:43:08 AM
to all. Your thoughts and condolences have been more appreciated than any of us are able to express at the moment. For those who inquired, Bill passed due to cardiac arrest on New Years Day.
As to the business at hand.
The Memorial Flight for 68KO will take place 01/06/07 @ 1800 EST U.S. time.
We have chosen to make this flight in the Special Events arena so as not to disturb others on a typically busy day in the MA.
Because of the number of pilots from across the various oceans, we chose this time as a compromise to best accomodate as many pilots as possible.
The aircraft for this flight will be the P51D, as this was by far Bill's favorite ride.

At this point we haven't determined fuel loads, skins etc. I'll let you know when we have all of that squared away.

Thank you again on behalf of all of us. WeVERY much appreciate your support and texts etc. They most certainly are not going unnoticed by us.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: BansheCH on January 03, 2007, 12:09:21 PM
Count me in.

I will have the C-Hawks attend also.

68KO Sir
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: detch01 on January 03, 2007, 12:19:06 PM
Count me in.



asw
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: RTR on January 03, 2007, 12:24:30 PM
I will be there as well.

RTR
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: nexus69 on January 03, 2007, 12:24:54 PM
The BG's will be there
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Dichotomy on January 03, 2007, 12:45:08 PM
Im in
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Capt.Joe on January 03, 2007, 12:54:26 PM
I'll get as many Bish as i can!

68KO
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: 68Ripper on January 03, 2007, 12:54:31 PM
I'm in
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: uberhun on January 03, 2007, 01:02:58 PM
It will be an honor to fly this last flight for 68 KO.
A last mission rememberance, symbolic of KO himself!
I will miss his Uberrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! and thanks for joining the mission bud.
Damn................
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: RATTFINK on January 03, 2007, 01:43:06 PM
<<>>

I'm in, as are the VF-31 "Tomcatters"


R.I.P. 68KO
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Hornet33 on January 03, 2007, 02:04:59 PM
As much as I want to participate in this flight, I regret due to a work schedual that has me flying to Guam at that time, I will not be able to attend.

Please know that 68KO has my deepest respect as an honorable player of this game and as a person. He will be missed.

To the rest of the 68th Lightning Lancers, I am sorry for your loss. I would like to request that my name be placed on the flight roster in spirit if not in person.

Also I would like to request that at least one person film this flight from God mode and post it so we may all see what KO will see as a fitting tribute to a good man. I know in spirit he will be logged on and in colors leading the way.

68KO

Thank you.
Jason "Hornet33" Whiting
III/JG44 Night Hawks
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: EagleEyes on January 03, 2007, 02:14:15 PM
Rattrink jumped on before i even got to read it!  VF-31 WILL be there with Numbers!!
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: DREDger on January 03, 2007, 02:36:38 PM
Would love to join, unfortunately 6 est is 5pm my time and I'll be at work.  I will pass it along to my squadies and hopefully some of them will be there to help represent the rooks.

Regards,:cry
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Tilt on January 03, 2007, 02:54:47 PM
I will not be at home then either....................

If a list of those giving condolences is read out on a channel I would be greatfull if someone could add my name some how...............
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Helrazr1 on January 03, 2007, 02:55:34 PM
My prayers go out to KO's family and friends, as a member of this great community of people, he will be missed.  Things like this are a grim reminder that it's not about rank, or abilities, it's about the friendships you gain, and comradarie that is enjoyed throughout our time here.

To  all those who were closest to him, just remember, we mourn for ourselves, not for those passed.  My families thoughts and prayers will be with you!
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: macleod01 on January 03, 2007, 03:05:35 PM
Count me in. Will DEFINETLY be there
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: McDeath on January 03, 2007, 03:07:00 PM
I'll be there for 71 Squadron

68KO will be missed by us all.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: 1ijac on January 03, 2007, 03:30:21 PM
I'm sure all the **Pigstompers** that can make it will be there.  I've posted the info in our forum.


one-eye
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: RedTop on January 03, 2007, 04:07:13 PM
I'm taking my extra JS to work...I'll be there.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: 007Rusty on January 03, 2007, 04:13:43 PM
Mafia will be there
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Husky01 on January 03, 2007, 04:26:51 PM
This is Husky01 I will be there.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Gary26 on January 03, 2007, 05:24:09 PM
Wouldnt miss it for the world.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: humble on January 03, 2007, 05:28:29 PM
Quote
Originally posted by RedTop
I'm taking my extra JS to work...I'll be there.


I'm sure all of the 71st who can make it will be there....:( :(
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: detch01 on January 03, 2007, 05:52:42 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Tilt
I will not be at home then either....................

If a list of those giving condolences is read out on a channel I would be greatfull if someone could add my name some how...............


Got you covered Tilt.


Cheers,
asw
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: jedi25 on January 03, 2007, 05:56:23 PM
My Condolence and I will be there..

Jedi
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: mensa180 on January 03, 2007, 06:08:30 PM
That's at 5 pm central right?  I'll be there if It's after 4.   School. =/
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: BlkKnit on January 03, 2007, 06:16:20 PM
Will try to get as many of the MAW there as possible.  Having flown co-operative squad nights with the 68th in the past, the MAW feels your loss.

Our prayers go out to family and friends.
! 68KO, you are already missed.

BlkKnit
CO - Marine Air Wing
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: kevor34 on January 03, 2007, 07:09:34 PM
count the 169th SSF in
Title: The 613th will be there to honor KO
Post by: Howler on January 03, 2007, 07:20:57 PM
I was shocked to hear the bad bad news !! what a great guy KO was . always looked forward to running into him in the skys !! myself and my squadies will anyways remember KO . to him !!! we will be there !!!

                                   Howler CO { 613th SOS Pariah }
Title: KO's Passing
Post by: RAPIER on January 03, 2007, 07:48:06 PM
It is times like this that make us realize the it is the friends you make, not the scores you get is what is important.
MY condolences on KOs death, and I hope to be at the memorial flight.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: HB555 on January 03, 2007, 08:03:40 PM
Information linked into the racing forums with a request that all racers attend if possible.
Unsure if I can make it due to work, will will try very hard. I will be there in spirit, at the very least.
Fly High, 68KO, it was a pleasure to have known you.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Dichotomy on January 03, 2007, 08:46:35 PM
Quote
Originally posted by mensa180
That's at 5 pm central right?  I'll be there if It's after 4.   School. =/


Roger.. 5 PM Central
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: KOOL on January 03, 2007, 08:56:43 PM
Salute to 68KO. We will miss him!
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Hawco on January 03, 2007, 09:11:21 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Tilt
I will not be at home then either....................

If a list of those giving condolences is read out on a channel I would be greatfull if someone could add my name some how...............

I'm wondering if someone could do this? I'm out of town till Friday night (2200 PST) and won't be able to make it, But I really want my handle read out as he helped me when I first Joined and there's no way I'm letting that go by unoticed. So if some can read out names then please find a way to put mine out there-please
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Dichotomy on January 03, 2007, 09:32:05 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Hawco
I'm wondering if someone could do this? I'm out of town till Friday night (2200 PST) and won't be able to make it, But I really want my handle read out as he helped me when I first Joined and there's no way I'm letting that go by unoticed. So if some can read out names then please find a way to put mine out there-please


Hawco I will take care of it for you sir
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Shuffler on January 03, 2007, 10:14:00 PM
68KO God Speed

To The 68th.. I'm sorry for your loss

To the Family of 68KO I'm sorry for your loss. At 37 it is shocking to say the least, please know that my Families prayers are with you one and all.
God Bless
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: betty on January 03, 2007, 11:48:07 PM
i will be there for sure, i will try to get the rest of my squadies if possible to attend also, 68KO was awsome guy, always had blast flyin his missions, flyin in FSO and snapshots with all of the 68's. i am very glad to be able to be a part of this in his honor. <> R I P KO...u will be missed greatly.




<> my thoughts and prayers are with KO's family and friends as well as his squad.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Boomer49 on January 04, 2007, 12:17:53 AM
Will definately be there. I only knew KO for a few weeks after joining the 68th and he made me feel at home and was always  there if I had a question, (or 2 or 3 etc....).

Godspeed Boss........Your six is clear.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: VgasX on January 04, 2007, 04:20:54 AM
Count ~~The Unforgiven~~ in for support. 68KO was a main part of this community. <> to him and his family.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Nilsen on January 04, 2007, 05:11:29 AM
I will try hard to make it.
Title: There
Post by: 4deck on January 04, 2007, 07:49:16 AM
:(
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: ELD66 on January 04, 2007, 12:16:16 PM
We will all remember the great kind man 68KO was. He was a champion among men, and a King among pilots. My regards go out to KO's family and friends.


And I will be there for the flight and I will have as many 613th there as possible as well.
-ElD66
68KO R.I.P.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: belethch on January 04, 2007, 12:16:43 PM
68 KO was a friend who every one liked not matter what team we were on.
i guess its times like this that really puts things in perspective about whats important. this virtual game is just that a game, but the people in it are whats important or the friends we make while we are on.

  KO my friend
  R.I.P





 The C-Hawks wouldnt miss this for the world.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: GooseAW on January 04, 2007, 02:11:34 PM
Count me in! I know the C-HAWKS/RTC will be there in force for a sorely missed longtime friend!

Fair Skies Brother! I'll miss you...
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: RacrX on January 05, 2007, 05:44:52 PM
Will be there with all the ex Motley Aces I can round up for old MOTKO.
Title: Damage Inc. Will be there!
Post by: pistol on January 05, 2007, 08:36:14 PM
I have flown a many of missions with Ko and the 68's.
 Pigstompers, Efw sog, & Damage Inc wish to express our great sadness in loosing such a great guy.   <> 68KO you will be missed!
I will get all that I can to show up!
AKA's computer is messed up so he might not make it but he will try.
:(
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Kurt on January 05, 2007, 09:18:41 PM
I will attend with as many clowns as I can gather to thank 68KO for what he brought to the game.

Condolences.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: AKKaz on January 06, 2007, 12:12:41 AM
The Arabian Knights send their condolences to his family, squadmates and the AH community for their loss.  The AK's have a long history with working with 68KO, especially in the special events areas and his loss will be definitely felt by all in AH and greatly missed.

Those AK's that can make it will be attending.

Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: CLW81Z on January 06, 2007, 03:17:47 AM
Im gonna do my best to make it. He was a great person and will be missed. KO gonna really miss ya. It was a pleasure to fly with you.
Im sure your up there flyin now:aok My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Title: :(68KO:(
Post by: kilz on January 06, 2007, 05:50:11 AM
:( My up most Condolences go out to 68KO's family and sqaudies. LTAR's have flown many missions with the 68th. Gentlemen, i cant speak for the squad but you can count on me to be there to show respect and sorrows for 68KO.

68KO R.I.P. i know your up there taking a nap in the seat of a P51D

I will post this in our fourms i am sure who ever can make it will be there 68th and 68KO's Family my Prayers are with you GOD BLESS. :( :( :(:(
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: ElGuapo1 on January 05, 2007, 01:32:13 PM
Count me in....gonna miss you KO:confused:
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: 68ROX on January 05, 2007, 04:24:06 PM
I will be there.

Many of the **PigStompers**/347th FG as well...

The 68th Lightning Lancers, **PigStompers**, as well as DAMAGE, INC. and EFW-SOG all formed the 347th Fighter Group--especially for FSO Operations, so our very key brother has gone.

Not only extremely tactical, Bill's humor was one of the main reasons I kept a towel handy...to clean off the monitor from when I blew a half-houthfull of soda on the screen from laughing.

Talk about one guy being sorely missed....

ROX
**PigStompers**
347th Fighter Group
Title: VFS1000 will be there
Post by: Longdist on January 06, 2007, 12:07:15 AM
You can count on all of VFS attending.  ...
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Viper61 on January 06, 2007, 02:35:24 AM
The 325th will be on station.

Viper 61
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: MOIL on January 06, 2007, 02:36:10 AM
The LTAR squad are honored to attend

<>
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: doc1kelley on January 06, 2007, 09:04:16 AM
My whole hearted condolences and I wished that I could make the memorial flight but I'll be leaving for work at that time.  My thoughts and prayers will be with him.

All the Best...
Jay
awDoc1
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Rikitic on January 06, 2007, 09:17:10 AM
If I was on and KO posted a mission I went. He was an outstanding Knight. I will miss him. I almost left my squad to fly with KO. YUP thats one AH pilot I will truly miss. Please give our respects to the family Hall. I have cancelled my AH account so I will not be at the memorial flight.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: capera on January 06, 2007, 05:33:32 PM
The 99th ASTAG wishes to send its condolences to 68KO's family and his Sqaudmates. He was always a pleasure to fly with and will be truely missed by many.

God Bless

(http://www.99thastag.org/membersftp/cap/smiles/salute.gif)
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: 74KO on January 06, 2007, 11:01:05 PM
Hello all,
I am 68KO's cousin.  I was very close to him and am touched by how close this community is.  Is there anyway to get the film of the memorial flight?  Would it be in a format that can be viewed without special downloads?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  All your kind words have both lifted my spirits and brought a tear to my eye.  Thank you.  Tom
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: Surf35 on January 06, 2007, 11:21:01 PM
Its in the works 74ko. Sometime tonight or tomarrow ill be finished making it.
Title: 68KO Memorial Flight
Post by: ELD66 on January 07, 2007, 12:13:59 AM
Surf if you get the video to me i can get it into any viewable video format. Its the least I can do for KO he was a great man. Even though it does look like you got it handled.
-ElD66