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Title: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: Sincraft on May 07, 2011, 11:47:57 PM: Folks,
I'm very sad to report that my brother Robert 'Flackfud' has passed away. This has been very devastating for myself and my family. Rob was a loving father of two children 15 and 5, and happily married for 17 years. At 45, Rob was one of the healthiest and happiest people I knew. He was my rock. We were just talking the Saturday prior about spending more time doing things together doing things, and suddenly this occurred the next Monday. Without getting into too much detail, my brother passed very suddenly and unexpectedly. It has been a very hard couple weeks, and I'm just now getting the courage to post this.

Rob really enjoyed flying with all of you. He loved everyone and love playing this game. Rob was a pilot in life, and passionate about family and flying.

The LCA is planning on a memorial flight Sunday at 8-9:30pm (practice at 8) with the event at 9:30. Tunes I believe is arranging this. I'm sure you could get in touch with him at the website: http://david.tenifer.com/forum/phpBB2/index.php My video card is broken and honestly, I don't have the courage to join the event. I can't tell you how sudden, shocking and crushing this has been for so many people that loved my brother as I did.

I hope you will all remember him well.
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Post by: Guppy35 on May 07, 2011, 11:49:06 PM: Very sorry to hear about your loss :(

<S>
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Post by: oakranger on May 07, 2011, 11:49:42 PM: Sorry to hear your lost of a brother. :pray
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Post by: AAJagerX on May 07, 2011, 11:51:40 PM: Very sorry for your loss. He was a good dude, always fun to fly with. :pray
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Post by: lyric1 on May 07, 2011, 11:52:54 PM: Very sad sorry to hear this. :pray
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Post by: olds442 on May 08, 2011, 12:08:45 AM: man that's one more to the wall

what has been happing lately?: 3 people have passed with in a year that played AH VEGA ,and two others (don't remember there names) now flackfud. not to metion the close call Malibu had with his grandfather
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Post by: bacon8tr on May 08, 2011, 12:10:58 AM: :pray so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and your family.
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Post by: oakranger on May 08, 2011, 12:19:35 AM: Quote from: olds442 on May 08, 2011, 12:08:45 AM
man that's one more to the wall

what has been happing lately?: 3 people have passed with in a year that played AH VEGA ,and two others (don't remember there names) now flackfud. not to metion the close call Malibu had with his grandfather

Not forget me had a heart attack this pass December. What happen to Malibu?
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Post by: M0nkey_Man on May 08, 2011, 12:33:35 AM: :salute :pray
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Post by: 100Coogn on May 08, 2011, 12:35:32 AM: My heart truly goes out to you and your family Sincraft.
Keep Strong.

:salute Coogan
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Post by: Soulyss on May 08, 2011, 12:39:08 AM: Very sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences.
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Post by: Slash27 on May 08, 2011, 01:04:12 AM: Sorry about your brother :salute
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Post by: EskimoJoe on May 08, 2011, 01:15:00 AM: I'm sorry to hear of another loss :(

:salute
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Post by: FireDrgn on May 08, 2011, 01:18:42 AM: :salute I am sorry to hear you lost your brother.
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Post by: Oddball-CAF on May 08, 2011, 01:19:30 AM: My condolences on the loss of your brother, Sincraft. Having lost mine at an early age as
well, I know firsthand how shocking and hard to deal with it can be.

Oddball
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Post by: HL117 on May 08, 2011, 01:25:07 AM: We will pray for yours and your loss, he will be missed.

HL
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Post by: gpwurzel on May 08, 2011, 01:39:21 AM: Sincraft, I'm so sorry to hear this - my condolences to you and your family. Also to his squaddies.

RIP Sir, fair skies and god bless.

:salute

Wurzel
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Post by: greens on May 08, 2011, 01:45:33 AM: condolences sir <S> he will be missed :salute

greens
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Post by: Plazus on May 08, 2011, 01:45:36 AM: :salute Sorry to hear about the loss. My condolences.
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Post by: BrownBaron on May 08, 2011, 01:52:17 AM: :salute
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Post by: gyrene81 on May 08, 2011, 02:03:20 AM: :salute
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Post by: IrishOne on May 08, 2011, 02:13:21 AM: condolences, i know firsthand how tough it is to loss a brother unexpectedly. my prayers to your family in your time of need :pray
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Post by: waystin2 on May 08, 2011, 02:44:24 AM: My sincerest condolences... :pray

:salute

Way
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Post by: fudgums on May 08, 2011, 04:17:56 AM: :( :salute

Clear skies forever!
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Post by: Silat on May 08, 2011, 04:23:06 AM: My sincere condolences to his family and friends..
<<S>>
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Post by: Plawranc on May 08, 2011, 04:26:52 AM: My mother, now brothers, cities destroyed.....

just seems the world never gets brighter

:( :pray :salute

Stay close to your friends mate, you will need them. Trust me.
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Post by: lulu on May 08, 2011, 07:32:26 AM: Really sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences.

:salute
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Post by: RedDg on May 08, 2011, 07:42:17 AM: Clear skies indeed. I'm so sorry to hear this Sincraft, and I wish you and your family strength in this difficult time.
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: HawkerMKII on May 08, 2011, 07:52:41 AM: Flyer's Prayer
By Patrick J. Phillips

When this life I'm in is done,
And at the gates I stand,
My hope is that I answer all
His questions on command.

I doubt He'll ask me of my fame,
Or all the things I knew,
Instead, He'll ask of rainbows sent
On rainy days I flew.

The hours logged, the status reached,
The ratings will not matter.
He'll ask me if I saw the rays
And how He made them scatter.

Or what about the droplets clear,
I spread across your screen?
And did you see the twinkling eyes.
If student pilots keen?

The way your heart jumped in your chest,
That special solo day-
Did you take time to thank the one
Who fell along the way?

Remember how the runway lights
Looked one night long ago
When you were lost and found your way,
And how-you still don't know?

How fast, how far, how much, how high?
He'll ask me not these things
But did I take the time to watch
The moonbeams wash my wings?

And did you see the patchwork fields
And mountains I did mould;
The mirrored lakes and velvet hills,
Of these did I behold?

The wind he flung along my wings,
On final almost stalled.
And did I know I it was His name,
That I so fearfully called?

And when the goals are reached at last,
When all the flying's done,
I'll answer Him with no regret-
Indeed, I had some fun.

So when these things are asked of me,
And I can reach no higher,
My prayer this day - His hand extends
To welcome home a Flyer
:salute
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: BERN1 on May 08, 2011, 08:12:29 AM: The LTD :salute to you and your family during this terrible time.
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: TOMCAT21 on May 08, 2011, 08:30:37 AM: Truely sorry hear of your loss and the condolences from the Hellcats. :salute
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: mbailey on May 08, 2011, 08:52:29 AM: Your in my familys thoughts and prayers Sin, my sincerest condolences to you and your family
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: MaSonZ on May 08, 2011, 08:55:09 AM: Sin, im sorry to hear of your loss. Family is the hardest. :pray :salute
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: olds442 on May 08, 2011, 09:27:01 AM: Quote from: oakranger on May 08, 2011, 12:19:35 AM
Not forget me had a heart attack this pass December. What happen to Malibu?
his grandfather had a heart attack about 3 months ago.

glad your ok
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: Tarstar on May 08, 2011, 09:43:41 AM: R.I.P. Flackfud. We'll miss you brother. :salute :pray
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Post by: BushLT1 on May 08, 2011, 09:45:33 AM: :salute
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Post by: jamdive on May 08, 2011, 09:48:59 AM: Sorry to hear that man..... :salute
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Post by: Vart69 on May 08, 2011, 10:19:08 AM: :salute Flackfud :salute
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Post by: shegotya on May 08, 2011, 10:20:28 AM: So sorry Sin this is devastating to hear. :pray
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Post by: 1ybuzz on May 08, 2011, 10:21:45 AM: :salute
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Post by: ozrocker on May 08, 2011, 10:24:49 AM: :salute :pray Sorry for your family's loss. May god give you and yours strength in this sad time.

<S> Oz
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Post by: LCADolby on May 08, 2011, 10:37:58 AM: :salute Flackfud
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Post by: JOACH1M on May 08, 2011, 11:24:04 AM: Sorry to hear this sin... :pray I wish I could show for the event, but I have hockey

:salute Flackfud
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Post by: ROX on May 08, 2011, 11:33:50 AM: :pray :salute

Thoughts & prayers
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Post by: pervert on May 08, 2011, 11:48:36 AM: Sorry to hear this bro :salute
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Post by: Scotty55OEFVet on May 08, 2011, 11:54:37 AM: I am truly sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose a loved one, especially suddenly as you day. I can relate to your pain when as a 16 yr old, my father went into the hospital for just a random checkup on his B-day and never left, and within a month he was gone. He was 45 and in good, if not great health. Take care and I wish you the best in this time of loss. :salute
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Post by: whiteman on May 08, 2011, 01:49:13 PM: :salute
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Post by: caldera on May 08, 2011, 04:16:27 PM: So sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: TUK on May 08, 2011, 04:42:58 PM: Personally I did not know Flackfud, however I give my condolences to his family , friends, and squadmates. Some of the DFA and WD40 would like to attend the memorial flight tonight to honor this man.
The LCA has been a strong honorable squad to play against, and with, over the years for me. I would like to help them honor their lost brother this evening. We need the time, along with the time zone in which you guy's would like to perform the memorial flightso we could attend. We also need the Arena. :salute Tuk151
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: shegotya on May 08, 2011, 05:07:27 PM: Quote from: TUK on May 08, 2011, 04:42:58 PM
Personally I did not know Flackfud, however I give my condolences to his family , friends, and squadmates. Some of the DFA and WD40 would like to attend the memorial flight tonight to honor this man.
The LCA has been a strong honorable squad to play against, and with, over the years for me. I would like to help them honor their lost brother this evening. We need the time, along with the time zone in which you guy's would like to perform the memorial flightso we could attend. We also need the Arena. :salute Tuk151

Maybe this can get you to Tunes and then to the info. for tonight. I'll look for you after I put my boy down which is right at 8 pacific so I can join in if not too late.

"The LCA is planning on a memorial flight Sunday at 8-9:30pm (practice at 8) with the event at 9:30. Tunes I believe is arranging this. I'm sure you could get in touch with him at the website: http://david.tenifer.com/forum/phpBB2/index.php "

Please make sure someone records for Sincraft ... he will want to see it in time. Hopefully Sin you change your mind and come in for it no matter how hard but, if not understood.
:salute
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Post by: fwav8or on May 08, 2011, 05:34:16 PM: My prayers are with you and your family. :salute
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Post by: Nutzoid on May 08, 2011, 05:45:05 PM: My sincere condolences to you, his family and yours on your loss. :pray

Nutz
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Post by: TUK on May 08, 2011, 06:08:22 PM: Quote from: shegotya on May 08, 2011, 05:07:27 PM

Maybe this can get you to Tunes and then to the info. for tonight. I'll look for you after I put my boy down which is right at 8 pacific so I can join in if not too late.

"The LCA is planning on a memorial flight Sunday at 8-9:30pm (practice at 8) with the event at 9:30. Tunes I believe is arranging this. I'm sure you could get in touch with him at the website: http://david.tenifer.com/forum/phpBB2/index.php "

Please make sure someone records for Sincraft ... he will want to see it in time. Hopefully Sin you change your mind and come in for it no matter how hard but, if not understood.
:salute
I looked at their website SGY and I didn't see any posting about the memorial. Do you know what arena it wil be in?
Title: Re: Passing of my brother 'Flackfud'
Post by: shegotya on May 08, 2011, 06:26:19 PM: Quote from: TUK on May 08, 2011, 06:08:22 PM
I looked at their website SGY and I didn't see any posting about the memorial. Do you know what arena it wil be in?

No I don't. In Blue arena now asking but, nothing yet.
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Post by: mechanic on May 08, 2011, 06:37:13 PM: Sending love to your family.

S! Robert.
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Post by: redwing7 on May 08, 2011, 06:45:33 PM: So sorry for your loss. :pray
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Post by: morfiend on May 08, 2011, 08:23:06 PM: :salute
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Post by: TUK on May 08, 2011, 09:51:18 PM: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/5702170860_1a51af033d_b.jpg)
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Post by: Dichotomy on May 08, 2011, 10:05:07 PM: My heartfelt condolences

:salute Flackfud

Hang in there Sin...
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Post by: muzik on May 09, 2011, 12:35:36 AM: :salute
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Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on May 09, 2011, 05:27:20 AM: Sorry for your loss. :pray
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Post by: pipz on May 09, 2011, 06:27:49 AM: Its always sad to hear of a loss in our community.

<S> FlackFud
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Post by: oboe on May 09, 2011, 06:38:19 AM: Very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
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Post by: FBLazy1 on May 09, 2011, 08:46:32 AM: :salute Flackfud

*****FREEBIRD$***** Send their prayers :pray
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Post by: Reaper90 on May 09, 2011, 10:04:11 AM: Godspeed, Flakfud. :salute
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Post by: SWkiljoy on May 09, 2011, 10:11:45 AM: <S> Flakfud, always will you remain remembered here in the AH community. :pray
My condolences Sincraft, never easy losing a loved one sir. Stay Strong!

<<S>> SWkiljoy
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Post by: Zoney on May 09, 2011, 11:13:20 AM: <S> Blue skies, 12 cylinders, and unlimited fuel forever!
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Post by: kilz on May 09, 2011, 11:50:08 AM: sorry to hear about your brother <S>
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Post by: 007Rusty on May 09, 2011, 12:07:19 PM: :pray :salute
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Post by: Shuffler on May 09, 2011, 01:32:13 PM: Devestating news. I'm very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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Post by: Biggamer on May 09, 2011, 05:21:35 PM: :pray :salute
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Post by: Phoenix 7 on May 09, 2011, 08:39:49 PM: :salute
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Post by: Voodoo38 on May 09, 2011, 09:56:54 PM: Your family will be in my prayers ! The one thing about this game is we may argue a lot but when it comes right down to it we're a pretty close nit team of friends no matter what country you fly for. :airplane: SALUTE FLACKFUD
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Post by: Midway on May 09, 2011, 10:23:03 PM: :salute :pray
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Post by: Pyro on May 10, 2011, 07:35:17 AM: :salute Flackfud

Sorry for your loss Sincraft.
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Post by: YGSM on May 10, 2011, 04:45:47 PM: May he fly the Blue Yonder.....Salute to your family. My prayers are with you and the family
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Post by: daddog on May 10, 2011, 09:10:49 PM: Very sorry to hear of your loss. Especially to his children and his wife.
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Post by: Banshee7 on May 11, 2011, 12:05:53 AM: My condolences, sir. My prayers are with you. If I remember correctly, didn't we meet at the 2009 Dayton gathering?
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Post by: des506 on May 11, 2011, 12:09:25 AM: :salute my condolences
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Post by: RoGenT on May 11, 2011, 09:16:10 AM: :pray
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Post by: Frod on May 11, 2011, 10:41:03 AM: :salute
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Post by: Hap on May 13, 2011, 07:34:35 AM: heartfelt condolences.
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Post by: RoGenT on May 13, 2011, 08:58:09 AM: Quote from: RoGenT on May 11, 2011, 09:16:10 AM
:pray

Name added to my list.

:salute :pray
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Post by: Hajo on May 13, 2011, 07:01:28 PM: Very very sorry to hear of your loss.

My deepest sympathies and condolences to friends and family.
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Post by: TeeArr on May 13, 2011, 08:12:54 PM: 15 years ago a good friend of mine passed away. His wife asked only one thing: "When you remember and talk about Russ, remember and say only the good things." It is how I remember all my friends and acquaintances now.
FlackFud was a great guy, and genuinely fun to be around. I honestly will miss him in the game <S>

TeeArr
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Post by: crazyivan on May 14, 2011, 05:47:09 PM: :salute Hang in there
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Post by: Flench on May 14, 2011, 06:29:18 PM: Sorry for your loss. :pray
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Post by: betty on May 15, 2011, 03:20:08 PM: Quote from: Sincraft on May 07, 2011, 11:47:57 PM
Folks,
I'm very sad to report that my brother Robert 'Flackfud' has passed away. This has been very devastating for myself and my family. Rob was a loving father of two children 15 and 5, and happily married for 17 years. At 45, Rob was one of the healthiest and happiest people I knew. He was my rock. We were just talking the Saturday prior about spending more time doing things together doing things, and suddenly this occurred the next Monday. Without getting into too much detail, my brother passed very suddenly and unexpectedly. It has been a very hard couple weeks, and I'm just now getting the courage to post this.

Rob really enjoyed flying with all of you. He loved everyone and love playing this game. Rob was a pilot in life, and passionate about family and flying.

The LCA is planning on a memorial flight Sunday at 8-9:30pm (practice at 8) with the event at 9:30. Tunes I believe is arranging this. I'm sure you could get in touch with him at the website: http://david.tenifer.com/forum/phpBB2/index.php My video card is broken and honestly, I don't have the courage to join the event. I can't tell you how sudden, shocking and crushing this has been for so many people that loved my brother as I did.

I hope you will all remember him well.

wow sincraft, i am very sorry to hear about flackfud, i enjoyed meeting u guys in dayton and im very happy that yall could join us. thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.

blue skies flackfud! :salute
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Post by: 96Delta on May 27, 2011, 12:16:00 PM: I want to take a moment to thank everyone who
attended the remembrance ceremony and for
their patience while we organized it.

flackfud was very special to our squad.
It's hard to imagine that someone you know
only as a voice can become a close friend;
even closer than some friends I have
had for years.

One of my squaddies, pd37, said it best in
an email he sent me:

"Although this is a silly game we play, the
relationships we build over vox, and over
time are as real as they get."

Ain't it the truth.

There's something special about flackfud that
words cannot describe I think, though, that
the most telling things are his enthusiasm,
and bright spirit. That guy never failed to
make me feel special and I love him for that.

I will miss him dearly...

We've finished our remembrance video that
all of you made possible. You're invited
to view it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OlpRebQoGU

Please feel free to offer your comments to
Sincraft (his brother), his wife Carrie
and his family in the YouTube comments area.

Bob was only 45 years old when he passed into
eternity and left behind 2 young children.
I'm sure any comforting words you might have
will be of a help to them as they grieve this
tragic loss.

You can also download the uncompressed video here:

http://www.4shared.com/get/vbDnCym-/LCA_Flackfud_Memorial_FINAL.html

Thank you again for your attendance, your sympathies
and your help. <S>

David
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Post by: TUK on May 27, 2011, 08:38:05 PM: Nice film Delta.... :aok
I am honored to have attended that ceremony. Great job on the video! Gave me goosebumps to watch it.... :salute LCA, I hope that time will heal your wounds.... RIP Flackfud..... Tuk151
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Post by: 007Rusty on May 27, 2011, 10:16:01 PM: :salute
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Post by: TOMCAT21 on May 28, 2011, 02:17:43 PM: :salute
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Post by: 96Delta on May 30, 2011, 11:25:56 AM: Thanks Tuk...very glad you made the effort to attend.
And thanks also for sending me that video. :salute

-Dave
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Post by: 4deck on May 31, 2011, 12:51:42 PM: Very sorry to hear of this news. :salute
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Post by: GrimWulf on May 31, 2011, 03:35:08 PM: :salute...Tail Winds Always Friend.
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Post by: puller on May 31, 2011, 11:45:49 PM: :salute
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Post by: 7super61 on June 02, 2011, 12:09:01 PM: :salute