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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Grimm on December 12, 2002, 09:48:38 PM

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Grimm on December 12, 2002, 09:48:38 PM

ALL,

Tonight (Thurs) the Cactus Air Force conducted a Memorial Flight for a Fallen Brother.    Mojo.

Roughly a Hundred Rook Brothers Gathered at A35 on NDISLES for a Missing Man Formation,  A YAK Fly over,  Followed by A Large YAK ATTACK.

Mojo was a Founding member of the Cactus Air Force back in 1994.  He was friend, a squadmate, a father, and a Brother.   He passed away at the very end of October from Heart Failure.  He was only 35.   He left behind a Wife and young childeren.  

At 9pm Eastern,  Pilots Gathered to honor him.  

4 CAF Pilots...  CrashCAF, GunrCAF, Hawk51, ThndrCAF,  Flew the Missing Man formation,  While The rest of the CAF stood In man Icon (by bailing on the ground)  across the runway.   Fellow Rook Pilots Lined the Sides of the Runway.   They must have numbered  around 100.  

Father Odd (OddCAF) said some words in memorial for Mojo and we had a moment of silence as the Formation flew over.  

This was followed by a large group of YAK fighters as the Yak was Mojos favorite plane.   He was always a big fan of the YAK ATTACK dating back to AW days.  

All Pilots dismissed and moved to A8.   We launched a HUGE Swarm of YAKS against A19, P21 and A18.   Shortly Afterward that entire Island was Captured in Mojos honor.

I am Curious what the enemy saw and thought...  

On behalf of the Cactus Air Force I want to thank the Pilots and Squads that turned out to help us honor our fallen comrade.   The support shown was very moving and I know Mojo was smiling.  

With CAF Tradition I Give the CAF Battle Cry and Moto

ODM!!!!!!!!

(oderint dum metuant...  let them hate so long as they fear)

::SALUTE::   MOJO!

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: GunnerCAF on December 12, 2002, 10:01:11 PM

Thanks to all who joined in!  I think we kind of overloaded the server, so for those who did not see the missing man formation, here are some screen shots:

The pull up, Crash in front, Thunder pulling up, HAWKeye on the left, me a bit behind on the right.

(http://people.delphiforums.com/davegun/Pull%20Up.jpg)

A view of the missing man and the troops on the field below.

(http://people.delphiforums.com/davegun/missing%20man.jpg)



Gunner

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: rc51 on December 12, 2002, 10:54:23 PM

Rest in pease and soar with the eagels  bro

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Blue Mako on December 12, 2002, 11:20:56 PM

Mojo.

Very sorry to hear of his passing away.

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: dtango on December 13, 2002, 12:43:29 AM

Mojo

Always a sad day when we lose one from our brotherhood of pilots.

Tango, XO
412th FS Braunco Mustangs

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Puke on December 13, 2002, 01:02:03 AM

That's very sad to hear and my condoloscences to all who knew him.  I never knew him though.  Interestingly, our Siamese Fighting Fish is named "Mojo" and I bet you, forever more, I will remember there was once a Yak pilot named Mojo who flew the virtual skies when I gaze at our fish.

Title: I was wondering where all those planes came from.
Post by: DeaconB on December 13, 2002, 08:53:40 AM

You guys came down on that island like a hammer.  I'm honored to have been part of such a sound thrashing, even though I was one of the thrashed.

Mojo

CAF

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Tabasco on December 13, 2002, 09:07:15 AM

I'll always remember M0J0 as being not only a very good pilot and challenging opponent, but also a class act in AW and AH.  I'd like to express my condolences to his family and friends.

Title: Re: I was wondering where all those planes came from.
Post by: Grimm on December 13, 2002, 11:08:33 PM

Quote

Originally posted by DeaconB
You guys came down on that island like a hammer.  I'm honored to have been part of such a sound thrashing, even though I was one of the thrashed.

Mojo

CAF

I cant imagine what it would have been like seeing Yak after Yak flying into the field.   It must have been around a hundred of them.

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: paulieb on December 13, 2002, 11:14:12 PM

No doubt Mojo would have been very moved at this show of loyalty and solidarity... I know I was.

Mojo... I did not have the pleasure of knowing you, but I have no doubt you will be sorely missed.

:(

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: X2Lee on December 14, 2002, 02:53:10 PM

Salute Mojo.

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: DadRabit on December 14, 2002, 03:50:59 PM

S! MOJO

I am truly sorry for your loss and touched at the turnout for the flyby.  I would have been there had I known.  My utmost respect to you all.  I S! CAF and Rooks.

Tactical Officer
99TH ASTAG  Swift to Avenge

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: oboe on December 14, 2002, 05:22:33 PM

Mojo and condolences to friends and family.    So young to be taken...

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Hajo on December 14, 2002, 10:44:15 PM

Mojo !

Always a classy adversary and allie from AW to Aces High.

Hajo

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Busher on December 14, 2002, 11:59:22 PM

MOJO

God speed

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Flossy on December 15, 2002, 04:58:18 AM

What a wonderful gesture for Mojo.... wish I'd been there to see it.



Flossy

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Slash27 on December 15, 2002, 10:14:39 AM

Mojo

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: mwjayd on December 15, 2002, 10:23:45 AM

>S< TO MOJO AND TO HIS FAMILY AND ALL FRIENDS MAY GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER THEM ALL......

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Kisters on December 15, 2002, 11:20:14 AM

MOJO

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: GunnerCAF on December 15, 2002, 07:25:06 PM

A short clip of the missing man fly by, 1M:

Missing Man Film (http://webpages.charter.net/davegun/MojoMM.WMV)

Gunner

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: GScholz on December 15, 2002, 08:43:18 PM

Mojo. Had I known, I'd been there. My condolences to the family and friends.

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: Widewing on December 15, 2002, 11:59:09 PM

Mojo!

I was honored to participate.

My regards,

Widewing

Title: MojoCAF's Memorial Flight
Post by: mipoikel on December 16, 2002, 12:00:56 AM

Mojo