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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: mERv on September 05, 2024, 12:10:50 PM
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I spoke to TC's daughter yesterday about if she would like to attend the memorial flight. I do not know what the damned intentions are if any for a memorial in-game. TC touched many of us over the years imparting his ACM expertise as well as his wisdom and love for the game.
I started this thread to find out if something is going to be planned. If the squad isnt doing one, we as a community should come together and put on a wonderful final send off. :salute
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I'm in for a memorial fligth for TC :salute
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I'm in for a memorial fligth for TC :salute
Awesome
His daughter mentioned weekends would work best for attendance. I dont see why a late afternoon/early evening start time on a Sunday wouldnt work? That time period generally has the most players online for the week.
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mErv we really appreciate this buddy.
Most of the Damned is currently in shock and still reeling from the news. This is just barely a day old and some of us just talked to TC less than a week ago.
Xanax is currently in charge of and the CO of the Damned in Aces High, I would shoot him a PM as well to let him know what you want to do.
You also have some inactive Damned in Aces High like Drano and Max, but I think these guys are on the Damned mailing list, the Damned FB group, and/or the Damned Discord.
There have been over 150 Damned Members over the last 36 years so news is getting around but slowly. We have our squad night on discord Friday at 7pm ET/4PM PT. Your welcome to join us to talk about it - I will send you an invite on PM if your interested.
The rest of the active Damned are no longer AH subscribers, So not sure how we would work around this.
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mErv we really appreciate this buddy.
Most of the Damned is currently in shock and still reeling from the news. This is just barely a day old and some of us just talked to TC less than a week ago.
Xanax is currently in charge of and the CO of the Damned in Aces High, I would shoot him a PM as well to let him know what you want to do.
You also have some inactive Damned in Aces High like Drano and Max, but I think these guys are on the Damned mailing list, the Damned FB group, and/or the Damned Discord.
There have been over 150 Damned Members over the last 36 years so news is getting around but slowly. We have our squad night on discord Friday at 7pm ET/4PM PT. Your welcome to join us to talk about it - I will send you an invite on PM if your interested.
The rest of the active Damned are no longer AH subscribers, So not sure how we would work around this.
Please pass it along that one of the SEAs can be made available if you would like. :salute
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"The rest of the active Damned are no longer AH subscribers, So not sure how we would work around this."
Since this will likely be held in the training arena, as was the case when DR7 passed, anyone can create a free account and get into the training arena.
By using the training arena it also allows for the smoke to be turned on during the flyby. The best part is all the Damned can get a free account and use any arena that does not have a $ sign in front of the name (Like $Melee).
Luft
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"The rest of the active Damned are no longer AH subscribers, So not sure how we would work around this."
Since this will likely be held in the training arena, as was the case when DR7 passed, anyone can create a free account and get into the training arena.
By using the training arena it also allows for the smoke to be turned on during the flyby. The best part is all the Damned can get a free account and use any arena that does not have a $ sign in front of the name (Like $Melee).
Luft
Thanks you very much Luft I appreciate the response and I'll pass this on to the guys when I get home from work tonight. I'll also bring up for discussion at our squad meeting tomorrow night.
For the record I haven't played AH as a free player since Beta so I wasn't aware of that some of the other Arena's went Free 2 play, so I'm very happy we can pull this off.
Also Thank You to Spikes (please never ever change your avatar)
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this would be one hell of a hard plane to pick for TC's Memorial because he was Great at all of them and Taught all of us how to become better or learn that plane Better. I forget what his Favorite was but then Again that is Up for the Damned to Pick and Sorry for your Loss guys , I am still letting it try and sink in because I just spoke to TC maybe 3 weeks tops ago letting him know I was coming back and he was happy plus I think he was sanding another guitar while we talked on the Phone. Dam 3 Weeks almost 4 back and I am already planning to attend another memorial flight way to soon.
:cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry
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this would be one hell of a hard plane to pick for TC's Memorial because he was Great at all of them and Taught all of us how to become better or learn that plane Better. I forget what his Favorite was but then Again that is Up for the Damned to Pick and Sorry for your Loss guys , I am still letting it try and sink in because I just spoke to TC maybe 3 weeks tops ago letting him know I was coming back and he was happy plus I think he was sanding another guitar while we talked on the Phone. Dam 3 Weeks almost 4 back and I am already planning to attend another memorial flight way to soon.
:cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry
I think it's obvious. Birdcage Corsair
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I think it's obvious. Birdcage Corsair
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I agree dam plane he used all the time in Koth when he had the chance Plus he was a Navy Man
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Thanks you very much Luft I appreciate the response and I'll pass this on to the guys when I get home from work tonight. I'll also bring up for discussion at our squad meeting tomorrow night.
For the record I haven't played AH as a free player since Beta so I wasn't aware of that some of the other Arena's went Free 2 play, so I'm very happy we can pull this off.
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Thank you!
If we do use the training arena I hope to be able to make another film. YouTube made me remove the music that was embedded in the DR7 vid I made but I still have the non-music version up. The DR7 Memorial Flyby was setup beautifully, whoever arranged it. Just lining up the tanks on the runway must have taken 20 minutes. Making a TC on the runway with tanks and having a similar ceremony might be a good idea. Link is below.
Luft
https://youtu.be/B-S4SbL2Qis?feature=shared
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My intentions are to simply get this ball rolling at the appropriate time. I am willing to help wherever i can.
There is no rush. I jumped on it coming right off the passing of Jim0045 and his memorial. The loss of TC shocked me too and i just reacted. My way of offering condolences when TC's daughter reached out on the AH FB page.
Historically, the squad of the deceased runs the memorial. My participation on this depends whether you guys get something planned or we as a community do something. Personally, my hope is the squad will do something for TC. Just feels right that way. Either way, a memorial/flight for TC will happen regardles. :salute
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Weiser held one this week..it was a spectacular event
All for another if one gets organized
Eagler
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Thank you!
If we do use the training arena I hope to be able to make another film. YouTube made me remove the music that was embedded in the DR7 vid I made but I still have the non-music version up. The DR7 Memorial Flyby was setup beautifully, whoever arranged it. Just lining up the tanks on the runway must have taken 20 minutes. Making a TC on the runway with tanks and having a similar ceremony might be a good idea. Link is below.
Luft
https://youtu.be/B-S4SbL2Qis?feature=shared
You can do a search for royalty free music on google, many won’t have vocals. Also, not all bands have restrictions on YT. A good way to test to see if a song does is to DL the song video and try posting it to your YT page. If you don’t get notifications you’re good to use it in a vid.
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I think it's obvious. Birdcage Corsair
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Yep, that’s the ride I assumed he’d choose when he won a round.
I have to post again in here related to the flight itself.
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My sister and I plan to attend this, and it is very important for us. Thank you all.
We appreciate the outpouring of love, we know how much ya'll meant to him, and how much he meant to ya'll.
We appreciate so much this memorial flight that is being planned.
My sister and I grew up hearing about several of you here. We grew up watching him play every so often.
I mentioned in the other post about his passing, how I always was a bit interested in wanting to play.
If at all possible if it is okay, I have Discord and would like to be invited to the server.
I completely understand if that can't happen. I will have no ill feelings if that is the case. <3
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I Just posted this to our Boards/Discord and sent it out to our mailing list.
Heads up guys a bunch of Johnny "Tequila Chaser" (TC) Spencer's AH buddies would like to have a memorial flight (probably Sunday Sept 8th 4pmish?) in one of the Aces High III Free Arena's. You will have to sign up for an account but you do not have to buy a subscription to the best of my knowledge.
Aces High has been not only a large part of TC's Life but the Damned have been active in Aces high longer than any other game to date (25 years since beta).
Currently I do believe TC has been the longest running CO of the Damned in any game ever to date (14 years to the best of my knowledge).
I plan on attending. I also plan one flying the F4U-1 birdcage as that was TC's Favorite ride.
We can discus it tonight at your regular squad night/meeting 7pm ET.
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I Just posted this to our Boards/Discord and sent it out to our mailing list.
<3 +1
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:saluteTC
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Please pass it along that one of the SEAs can be made available if you would like. :salute
I would offer to host it in a SEA on the KOTH terrain but with it not being a free arena that excludes many people who want to attend. I’ve explained to Lindsay and Mayhem a bit more why I couldn't host it and hope they understand.
That would be a perfect last event to have on that terrain and then retire it! Have a one round event in that birdcage Corsair. I’d recon it would be the most people ever at one time on that terrain! My mind has drifted, apologies. No time for something like that in the near future.
I’ll do my best to attend the Memorial Flight and honor him and his legacy.
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To download the game there should be a link on the homepage.
Do we have a Trainer that’s willing to set up the TA and run this? From my Trainer experience we never adjusted arena setting much if at all so that could be an issue.
Custom arenas are out due to limited arena population, correct? I assume this will be well intended.
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If you want to run it in the TA I would be glad to act as bouncer. We've held memorial flights in there in the past. I don't think there are any arena settings that would need to be changed for a memorial flight.
Tomorrow, Sunday September 8 at 1600 edt, as was previously suggested works for me.
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Sik
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If you want to run it in the TA I would be glad to act as bouncer. We've held memorial flights in there in the past. I don't think there are any arena settings that would need to be changed for a memorial flight.
Tomorrow, Sunday September 8 at 1600 edt, as was previously suggested works for me.
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Sik
A good first step. <S> Sik
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Where we at on this? We still on for tomorrow at 4pm? Just wondering if thats too soon for everyone. Also, has the squad taken the lead on the memorial ceremony?
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Where we at on this? We still on for tomorrow at 4pm? Just wondering if thats too soon for everyone. Also, has the squad taken the lead on the memorial ceremony?
Well Sik has offered to host and that time fits his schedule. Lindsay downloaded the game and is working that aspect. Not many original, authentic Damned in AH so they can only do stuff where they have a presence.
They have to let us know if they were able to sign up and get into the Training arena. Lindsay was wondering if it would be streamed or recorded and presented to the public later. I know a few of you, Luft and yourself have said they might record it, if I’m not mistaken. By no means am I recruiting you two to do anything, its just my recollections.
Communication is another thing. Discord, AH vox, etc. Which to use or a combination….
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Well Sik has offered to host and that time fits his schedule. Lindsay downloaded the game and is working that aspect. Not many original, authentic Damned in AH so they can only do stuff where they have a presence.
They have to let us know if they were able to sign up and get into the Training arena. Lindsay was wondering if it would be streamed or recorded and presented to the public later. I know a few of you, Luft and yourself have said they might record it, if I’m not mistaken. By no means am I recruiting you two to do anything, its just my recollections.
Communication is another thing. Discord, AH vox, etc. Which to use or a combination….
As far as I know, it's a go for tomorrow at 16:00 Eastern in the free arena Sik can provide. Folks who no longer have accounts can then gain access to the arena. Unfortunately, I'm on a fishing trip in Montana and trying to keep tabs on all of this via phone and iPad.....sketchy at best. I'm hoping Mayhem can chime in here to fill in the details. I'll leave here super early in the AM in order to try to make it home to SW Washington in time for the flight.
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As far as I know, it's a go for tomorrow at 16:00 Eastern in the free arena Sik can provide. Folks who no longer have accounts can then gain access to the arena. Unfortunately, I'm on a fishing trip in Montana and trying to keep tabs on all of this via phone and iPad.....sketchy at best. I'm hoping Mayhem can chime in here to fill in the details. I'll leave here super early in the AM in order to try to make it home to SW Washington in time for the flight.
Hi xanax, I just got done speaking to TCs daughter on FB. If the squad has something planned for tomorrow get r done.
If yall are still trying to figure things out, might I suggest planning this for next Sunday around the same time. That will give plenty of time to plan and promote the event on social media. Lindsey said she would be able to attend if it is next weekend.
Ultimately its not my show im just offering to help where i can.
If i dont hear anything this afternoon ill start pming a few of you and see what we can come up with.
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Right now we are looking at Sunday 9/8 16:00(4p) PDT 19:00(7p) EDT or Sunday 9/15 16:00(4p) PDT 19:00(7p) EDT In an Aces High Training Arena.
It would have to be in the training or other free Arena.
I would suggest everyone meet in the Training arena about 15-20 minutes early especially Damned members So every one knows where to go. Hopefully we can it added to a few of the Arena's "Message of the Day"
The plane of choice should be F4U-1 Birdcage corsair as the F4U Corsair is TC's Favorite, and he spent the most time in the F4u-1 Birdcage Corsair.
I'm sending this out to all our social media mail list and boards.
I'm sending/reposing this now to give everyone a heads up.
I will send another notice out as soon as we nail down the specifics.
Xanax is the current AH Damned CO all decisions concerning the Damned in Aces High Should go through him. (Sorry Buddy)
A few CMs have expressed interest in taking the lead and other have showed interest in helping like mErv.
For the record I have never had to help organized a memorial flight and I have not attended one in over a decade so I have no experience with this.
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I’ve been trying to chime in when I get a break here and help pre-event as much as possible but ‘taking the lead’ I don't feel I could as privately explained.
I should be , will be, taking a break from my crap to fly and honor this legend in his memorial.
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If next Sunday, September 15, works better for people I can do that as well. Just let me know.
I think the only members from TC's squad still actually flying AH is xanax, and he just recently returned iirc. I know Mayhem has been around, but I don't think he currently has an account.
TC was also a trainer which is also a squad within AH, although not a lot of us trainers around either. I don't mind helping out with what ever I can.
I would suggest Birdcage Corsairs (F4U-1 for those that don't know). Meet at A1, launch, form up over the pond, fly a left hand pattern around the field a couple of times, go back out over the pond, have a giant furball (it's the TA so you can't get shot down), land back at A1 and line up for the pictures. Just so everyone is aware you can see damage on the planes in the TA so if you don't want your picture taken with a bloody nose and a black eye you might want to grab a fresh bird after the furball. That's my suggestion. I think TC would have enjoyed it.
If any of The Damned want to take the lead on this I have no problem with it.
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Sik
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So which is better for every one?
9/8 or 9/15?
It's been less then a week since Johnny "Tequila Chaser (TC)" Spencer's passing and We have people Like Flossy from the wayback times expressing interest in attending.
I would say it's probably best to do this on 9/15 but we need to check with his Lindsey and her family on this, We want them to attend and we do not want to conflict with any IRL memorial events.
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So which is better for every one?
9/8 or 9/15?
It's been less then a week since Johnny "Tequila Chaser (TC)" Spencer's passing and We have people Like Flossy from the wayback times expressing interest in attending.
I would say it's probably best to do this on 9/15 but we need to check with his Lindsey and her family on this, We want them to attend and we do not want to conflict with any IRL memorial events.
I honestly think the 15th, as long as it suits Lindsey, would be best and I feel SIK1's guidance is perfect for the event. I've never participated in anything like this before and wouldn't have a clue where to begin. Plus, I'd like to be part of it and have a 100% chance of making it home in time in order to make that happen. Plus, if it helps Flos and others to be able to make it, all the better. Either way, I'll be there.
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I think next week would be good as well, tomorrow seems rushed.
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Sik says he can do next week, a critical component. Sounds good here.
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I'm good with 9/15 to I sent messages to Lindsey as soon as I hear back I post here.
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I had to change the times I had EDT and PDT backwards. Corrected.
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Just heard back from Lindsey it looks like 9/15 1900 EDT However she has to check with her sister.
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Ok the sisters have talked it over and it looks like this is Happening Next Sunday.
Sunday 9/15 16:00(4p) PDT 19:00(7p) EDT
Meet up in the training arena 15+ minutes early.
Hopefully we can get a CM or Two and a Few ACTIVE Players to help set things up.
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Looks like we will need someone to help set this up.
If Start in Training arena, should we stay there or head to another arena that is set up (And Free 2 Fly for non subscribers).
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Ok the sisters have talked it over and it looks like this is Happening Tomorrow.
Sunday 9/8 16:00(4p) PDT 19:00(7p) EDT
Meet up in the training arena 15+ minutes early.
Hopefully we can get a CM or Two and a Few ACTIVE Players to help set things up.
I have been meaning to get on the boards here all day but it's been "a day" for us here today.
We are both okay with the 15th, I'd prefer everyone who can make it, be able to/have enough time.
-Lindsey
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1900 edt is a little late for anyone on the other side of the pond. I believe that would be 2400 in London.
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1900 edt is a little late for anyone on the other side of the pond. I believe that would be 2400 in London.
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ya but its also 4pm on the left coast any earlier and you may be cutting into church time and what not.
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I am both happy and relieved this is gonna get pushed back a week. We want his daughters there so this works out great. I think Sik1 has laid out a good plan for the memorial itself.
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So next week Sunday 9/15, in the TA.
I still believe 1600 edt is a better start time, that's 1300 pdt. That makes it a fairly reasonable time for anyone in Europe to attend, and should be before supper time for the east coasters, and after noon for the west coasters.
What time would TC's family prefer?
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I’ll be there to assist Sik,not sure if I’ll be able to fly but I can always just up a plane and watch.
<S>
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So next week Sunday 9/15, in the TA.
I still believe 1600 edt is a better start time, that's 1300 pdt. That makes it a fairly reasonable time for anyone in Europe to attend, and should be before supper time for the east coasters, and after noon for the west coasters.
What time would TC's family prefer?
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She has said 1600 Eastern 9/15 works :aok
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Probably let his family decide. I saw on FB 9/15
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I think a lot of us would like for as many people as possible to show I know Flossy who has known TC since Air Warrior would like to attend and she lives across the pond.
I'll talk to Lindsey and Jamie about the times.
Should be able to make the final announcement by Wednesday night at the latest.
What ever is decided by then should stick and be final.
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I think a lot of us would like for as many people as possible to show I know Flossy who has known TC since Air Warrior would like to attend and she lives across the pond.
I'll talk to Lindsey and Jamie about the times.
Should be able to make the final announcement by Wednesday night at the latest.
What ever is decided by then should stick and be final.
here is what I know. Im gonna cook a biig meal that day. Im gonna enjoy everyone who shows up and we gonna honor TC and have a Finetime doing it :cheers: :salute
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here is what I know. Im gonna cook a biig meal that day. Im gonna enjoy everyone who shows up and we gonna honor TC and have a Finetime doing it :cheers: :salute
What he said!!! :aok
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Just heard back From Lindsey.
16:00/4pm EDT works better for her and Jamie.
So if I don't screw this up ....
13:00 (1pm) PDT | 16:00 (4pm) EDT | 20:00 (8pm) UTC/ZULU | Est 21:00 (9pm) GMT
Sunday September 15th 2024 in the Aces High Training Arena.
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Just heard back From Lindsey.
16:00/4pm EST works better for her and Jamie.
So if I don't screw this up ....
13:00 (1pm) PDT | 16:00 (4pm) EST | 20:00 (8pm) UTC/ZULU | Est 21:00 (9pm) GMT
Sunday September 15th 2024 in the Aces High Training Arena.
Sounds like its official. Way to go and see yall there.
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Sounds like its official. Way to go and see yall there.
I'll push out the info to social media other boards and mailing list tonight when I get home from work.
mERv I haven't done one of these in like forever so I may be hitting you up in PMs for more info.
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I'll push out the info to social media other boards and mailing list tonight when I get home from work.
mERv I haven't done one of these in like forever so I may be hitting you up in PMs for more info.
Do not worry about that. Just spread the word, encourage people to stick around for some pews after, and expect a humbling good time :aok
Dont think anyone has a real lead on this at the moment. So St1k we will he leaning on your experince next Sunday. We need 4 guys for a missing man formation. A few ceremonial words and many stories to share will bring the memory of TC alive and help all in finding peace with his passing.
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this would be one hell of a hard plane to pick for TC's Memorial because he was Great at all of them and Taught all of us how to become better or learn that plane Better. I forget what his Favorite was but then Again that is Up for the Damned to Pick and Sorry for your Loss guys , I am still letting it try and sink in because I just spoke to TC maybe 3 weeks tops ago letting him know I was coming back and he was happy plus I think he was sanding another guitar while we talked on the Phone. Dam 3 Weeks almost 4 back and I am already planning to attend another memorial flight way to soon.
:cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry
Hey Molsman, Our group from the old days will always remember him flying the F4U-1 so the Damned who can make it will fly that bird. :salute
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Reminder.
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Just heard back From Lindsey.
16:00/4pm EDT works better for her and Jamie.
So if I don't screw this up ....
13:00 (1pm) PDT | 16:00 (4pm) EDT | 20:00 (8pm) UTC/ZULU | Est 21:00 (9pm) GMT
Sunday September 15th 2024 in the Aces High Training Arena.
Turning the rig on now.