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Title: Lost My Wingman and a Very Good Friend
Post by: Fearles1 on April 29, 2007, 01:43:05 PM
:(
I'm sorry to report that "Slot" a long time Aces High II member and former Warbirds member passed away Thursday suddenly.

Slot and I had recently formed the "+Mustang Mafia+" and were having a lot of fun flying with Warlock, Getmo, Cygnus, Aveng, and all the others in our squad.

He was just 50yrs old. Needless to say we're all in shock here.
As the C.O of the "Mustang Mafia" and as my wingman, he would say: "Fearless...you lead and I'll clean up anything you leave behind" ;-) He saved my butt on every flight.

In real life, Pat (His real name) was a rated instructor pilot and worked for the Orange County Sheriff's Dept. in the communications section.
He worked on the communications equipment for the aviation assets (Helicopters and Fixed Wing).

He was also the Vice President of the Orange County Council of the Navy League of the United states as well as the Director of Marine Corps affairs for VMFAT-101 (the west coast F-18 RAG).

Pat and I first met at a flight simulation center called "Fightertown" in Lake Forest, Ca. back in 1993. Together with "Bagger", "Tack", "Sixgun", and others, he was always very involved in making our flights there as realistic as possible.

Pat was the person that got me involved in Warbirds at the time when it was in it's infancy. He was flying with "Hawk","Bagger", "Tack", and a few others in the 475th fighter squadron.

Shortly after I joined we decided we wanted to rename our squad.
So we had a BBQ and aprox. 10 of us got together.
Everyone suggested names...but none of them sounded like the right one.
Pat then mentioned to me "How about the Knights Who say Ni! from Monty Python? When we get a kill we can type "Ni!" in the buffer!"

Well, of course he suggested it and the rest is history. Ni!


In his Honor, I've changed our squad name from "+The Mustang Mafia+" to "+ SLOT+" until his burial on Monday, May 7th.

Pat leaves behind a Wife and 2 Sons, ages 16 and 12.

Slot my brother, Fair Wind and Clear Sky's!!!!

Fearless
Title: Lost My Wingman and a Very Good Friend
Post by: cav58d on April 29, 2007, 01:47:36 PM
.  Never like to hear news like this.  Fear- I hope you and your squad can take comfort in knowing that right now he is buzzing around the skies of heaven in any damn warbird he wants

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Post by: kotrenin on April 29, 2007, 01:56:01 PM
I'm sorry to hear that.  He sounded like a wonderful person.  Please send my condolences to his family and friends.
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Post by: JB73 on April 29, 2007, 01:59:25 PM
Slot I am sorry to hear about this loss.

My heartfelt prayers go out to all of his family and friends.

May God be with them all.
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Post by: nirvana on April 29, 2007, 02:09:52 PM
Sorry to hear, my condolences
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Post by: sullie363 on April 29, 2007, 02:18:39 PM
Slot
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Post by: Mr No Name on April 29, 2007, 02:19:24 PM
Sorry to hear this fellas.  :(
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Post by: SKurj on April 29, 2007, 02:19:39 PM
<$> Slot
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Post by: Kazaa on April 29, 2007, 02:29:16 PM
Slot.
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Post by: ramzey on April 29, 2007, 02:32:24 PM
!
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Post by: parin on April 29, 2007, 02:32:40 PM
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Post by: Eagler on April 29, 2007, 02:46:27 PM
Slot
peace to his friends and family
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Post by: Bodhi on April 29, 2007, 02:54:32 PM
Slot
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Post by: doobs on April 29, 2007, 03:00:05 PM
Condolences
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Post by: Roscoroo on April 29, 2007, 03:06:17 PM
Blue Skys :(
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Post by: Spikes on April 29, 2007, 03:17:07 PM
It's always sad losing a mate in AH   >S< to Slot.
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Post by: REP0MAN on April 29, 2007, 03:42:48 PM
SLOT

Flew with and against many times. A fine pilot and person.

So long friend
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Post by: TEShaw on April 29, 2007, 03:48:06 PM
Ni!














A guy I knew in the virtual air, honored and respected.  Salute.
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Post by: henchman on April 29, 2007, 03:49:53 PM
Slot.  My prayers go out to his wife and children.
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Post by: Masherbrum on April 29, 2007, 03:51:40 PM
I consider the Mustang Mafia good friends and am saddened by this tragic loss.   Getmo, Fearles1, may all of you take this tragedy and become even closer.  

<>

Karaya
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Post by: BBBB on April 29, 2007, 03:52:53 PM


-Sp0t
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Post by: shegotya on April 29, 2007, 04:23:08 PM
Slot

So tragic .. never easy to post when we lose someone. Your words were well put Fearless. He will be missed ... his family will be in our prayers.

Michelle
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Post by: Gaidin on April 29, 2007, 04:30:33 PM
Slot

I flew with him and against him, aswell as getmo and you fearless.  Our thoughts and prayer to his family and his AH Family.
Title: Lost My Wingman and a Very Good Friend
Post by: kamilyun on April 29, 2007, 04:53:41 PM
:(
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Post by: Warspawn on April 29, 2007, 05:39:40 PM
A sad day indeed for all his friends here in AH.  Truly a great warrior.   to Slot and my heartfelt condolences to those he leaves behind...
Title: <S> SLOT u will be missed in the air my freind
Post by: WaRLoCkL on April 29, 2007, 06:10:15 PM
SLOT

my heart really goes out to his family and his freinds its not ganna quit be the same not having my leader at my wingside jockying for position on fearles1s lead. I didnt know him personally but i bonded with him in the skys if aces high. when i heard the knews today i felt like i had lost a close friend, it came as a shock. SLOT welcomed me into the mafia with open arms as me and getmo needed a new home. we started off as a few 5 that flew close and that bond wont be broken, the squad has since then expanded and hopefully will continue to be a part of aces high in his legacy, i know for as long as i fly that the MM is my home. il miss him clearing my six like he had to do often for me because i always wanted to get right into the mix. u wont be fogotten and in my eyes u still lead the mafia into battle, just not the same way as u use to, so long friend
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Post by: Dichotomy on April 29, 2007, 06:20:41 PM
My most heartfelt condolances to his family, friends, and his squad.

Slot

If you guys decide to do a memorial say the word and I'm there
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Post by: TinmanX on April 29, 2007, 06:26:05 PM
A great loss. Slot was a fine adversary and a true gentleman. My sympathies to his family and extended family.

Slot
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Post by: LYNX on April 29, 2007, 06:40:43 PM
another one back to the light.....My sympathies to his family
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Post by: Slash27 on April 29, 2007, 06:56:57 PM
Very sad news.


<> Slot
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Post by: Willfly on April 29, 2007, 07:19:34 PM
Slot
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Post by: TwinBoom on April 29, 2007, 07:31:33 PM
SLOT
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Post by: Brooke on April 29, 2007, 08:00:50 PM
I'm sorry to hear this sad news.  My best wishes to his family, friends, and squad mates.
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Post by: storch on April 29, 2007, 08:03:20 PM
my condolences
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Post by: FrodeMk3 on April 29, 2007, 08:34:02 PM
<> Slot, and all family and friends.
Title: <S>
Post by: 4deck on April 29, 2007, 09:03:21 PM
Hats Off, Damn,. God speed, Fella.

:cry
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Post by: USRanger on April 29, 2007, 09:41:46 PM
Slot from the BoPs.  Real sorry to hear that bros.  We and the 68th have recently lost squaddies and know how you feel.  Hang tough fellas. Set up a memorial flight.  We'll be there.
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Post by: E25280 on April 29, 2007, 09:42:37 PM
Prayers for Slot's family and friends . . .

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Post by: Swarmed on April 29, 2007, 09:53:46 PM
S! Slot!

Sorry to hear about the family's and your squad's loss.

I wish the best for Slot's family.
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Post by: 68KO on April 29, 2007, 10:16:43 PM
Im  sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to his wife and children.  Its the worst road you want to travel. Please send them my condolences.

Sue
Mrs68KO
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Post by: MORAY37 on April 29, 2007, 11:04:42 PM
Slot  

Ni.
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Post by: Angry Samoan on April 30, 2007, 12:44:58 AM
Pat
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Post by: Avenger1 on April 30, 2007, 01:12:54 AM
S! Slot! ;)
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Post by: AAolds on April 30, 2007, 01:16:26 AM
Salute to the fallen, may the afterlife be kind unto thee.
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Post by: BaldEagl on April 30, 2007, 01:18:53 AM
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Post by: mipoikel on April 30, 2007, 04:45:30 AM


:(
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Post by: 68ROX on April 30, 2007, 04:53:24 AM
Slot
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Post by: Scherf on April 30, 2007, 05:00:10 AM
slot.

I remember the handle, and of course the Knights Who Say Ni!

Fair winds, blue skies.


My deepest condolences to slot's loved ones.
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Post by: MotleyCH on April 30, 2007, 05:33:16 AM
=S=
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Post by: Shane on April 30, 2007, 06:02:18 AM
sorry for your loss.  

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Post by: SkyRock on April 30, 2007, 06:23:17 AM
Slot.  My Condolences to his family and friends.
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Post by: NoQtr on April 30, 2007, 06:33:00 AM
Condolences Slot
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Post by: FiLtH on April 30, 2007, 06:43:12 AM
Slot.

   Sorry to hear.
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Post by: crockett on April 30, 2007, 06:57:47 AM
Slot
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Post by: Sting138 on April 30, 2007, 08:04:40 AM
My Condolences and to all fallen Aces High members and their families!
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Post by: Shifty on April 30, 2007, 08:08:13 AM
Slot.
:(
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Post by: Sting138 on April 30, 2007, 08:11:30 AM
My Condolences and to all fallen Aces High members and their families!
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Post by: bgviper on April 30, 2007, 08:12:48 AM
slot

He was a former squad member who I had great respect for, He was always in a great mood and always made everyones day when he logged on....you will be greatly missed but never forgotten my friend.....
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Post by: 53gunner on April 30, 2007, 08:14:06 AM
Man that sux to Slot and a Sorry to all his buds
Glenn / SEgunner
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Post by: detch01 on April 30, 2007, 09:18:26 AM
My condolences to Slot's family and friends. He will be missed:(

Slot.



asw
Title: salute slot
Post by: smokey23 on April 30, 2007, 11:14:44 AM
On behalf of the entire "LYNCHMOB" squad we send our condolences to "slots 'family and friends. its always tough to lose a good friend :(
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Post by: Boozebag on April 30, 2007, 11:36:38 AM
Slot
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Post by: Jenks on April 30, 2007, 11:57:01 AM
My heartfelt condolences to his family and to his friends here in the community.

Slot
Title: Thank You All
Post by: Fearles1 on April 30, 2007, 12:41:43 PM
Hey Everyone,
I just want to say "Thank You" for all of your support and sympathy expressed here.

I went to Slot's place yesterday with "Bagger", "Tack", and "Tack"'s Wife.
His wife and Kids seem to be dealing with it pretty well.
I showed them this thread as well as a similar one I posted on "That other BBS" and they were very suprised and greatful at everyones replies.

Again thank you all and God Bless.

BTW, Pat will be laid to rest Wednesday May 9th, at Rose Hills Memorial park.  I'll be leaving the squad name as + SLOT+ until that time in honor of Pat.

Fearless (Fearles1)
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Post by: Yeager on April 30, 2007, 01:16:56 PM
I am truly sorry to hear this.

Slot
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Post by: daddog on April 30, 2007, 01:31:23 PM
I am sorry to hear this. My encounters with Slot were always positive and enjoyable (even though he usually shot me down).

My condolences to you, your squad and most of all his family.
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Post by: Shuffler on April 30, 2007, 02:14:01 PM
My Regards <> Slot
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Post by: GooseAW on April 30, 2007, 02:42:46 PM
Very sad news. {S} Slot
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Post by: fuzeman on April 30, 2007, 02:48:23 PM
Slot

Condolences to the family and friends.
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Post by: Hwkeye on April 30, 2007, 04:37:55 PM
Slot

RIP and my prayers go out to his family during this sad time in their lives.
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Post by: freezman on April 30, 2007, 06:15:51 PM
slot
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Post by: Cyg on April 30, 2007, 10:21:38 PM
(http://www.computerlou.com/mm/memorial.jpg)

I was deeply saddened to hear over the weekend the loss of our CO, Slot. He was always great company to fly with, and always willing to clear your 6 no matter how many cons were there. No matter how bad your day was going, his humour would always bring you through. My condolences to his family and friends.

Slot, the skies won't be the same without you.

CygnusX1 aka "Papa Smurf"
+ The Mustang Mafia +
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Post by: 68ZooM on April 30, 2007, 11:18:32 PM
Fallen but not forgotten
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Post by: Silat on May 01, 2007, 03:34:07 AM
My thoughts are with those he left behind <>
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Post by: Domin on May 01, 2007, 05:22:29 AM
Slot and my prayers to his family
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Post by: Daubie on May 20, 2007, 01:39:14 PM
Hi,

Sorry about your friend.

Age 50 is a killer!

The best tool and die guy I ever saw, a good friend,  died one day shy of his 50th birthday.  A month later I had a brain hemorrhage that should have killed me.  I used to run distance road races.  The docs said that is why I survived it.  That squashed me.  Really tough getting it back.  I walk a mile or two everyday since.

I never meet you Internet guys, but it still hurts when you lose a buddy.

Daubie
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Post by: Kermit de frog on May 20, 2007, 02:08:20 PM
Slot
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Post by: RedTop on May 20, 2007, 03:29:12 PM
Slot....Prayers for all of his family and his squaddies.

71 Squadron
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Post by: Hap on May 20, 2007, 03:57:28 PM
Condolences and prayers for all.
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Post by: 68ROX on May 20, 2007, 06:51:56 PM
Slot.....we miss you, bro <>

Prayers and condolances to all family and friends.


68ROX
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Post by: scot12b on May 20, 2007, 07:04:44 PM
<> Slot. My Condolences to his friends and family.
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Post by: blkmgc on May 20, 2007, 07:35:16 PM
Man, Slot was one of the good guys. Remember him from WB's. So sorry for the loss Fearls, and a big to Slot.
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Post by: 68Ripper on May 21, 2007, 10:06:39 AM
Slot