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RIP John Smith

Posted: 27 Jun 2008, 18:19
by Clipper 24/7
It is with great sadness I bring you the news about our fellow pilot and for many a dear friend
John Smith
He passed away on Sunday morning the 15th.
His funural ceremony was on Tuesday 24th in All Saints Church,St.Helens,UK

Johnny's contribution to the flightsim world was great. He was active here at flynet for Classic British and both at Pan Am PAA308 and Virtual Eastern VEA1297 as well as working together with us on a new Pan Am Virtual
His passion for classic british airliners is well known,but he also enjoyed the modern world as well.
Johnny ended his virtual life as a pilot with a flight from Heathrow,London to Ben Gurion,Israel as BCC,Caledonian1004.
He had 2638h 36m 42s online Vatsim from Feb.7th 2005 - June 15th. 2008
He had 242.3 hours as CBF124 here as well.

Rest in Peace Johnny

Love,
Tommy and Stefan

Re: RIP John Smith

Posted: 27 Jun 2008, 18:25
by TSR2
I can't say that I knew him, but what terribly sad news for such a young man, Rest in peace.

Re: RIP John Smith

Posted: 27 Jun 2008, 18:38
by Garry Russell
Very sad..

My condolences to his family

Garry

Re: RIP John Smith

Posted: 27 Jun 2008, 19:37
by DaveB
Very sad news indeed. Please convey our sincere condolences to his family and thanks for letting us know.

Best regards

DaveB

Re: RIP John Smith

Posted: 27 Jun 2008, 20:10
by Rick Piper
Indeed extreamely sad.

My condolences & thought to all his Family & Friends.

:-( :flying:

Regards
Rick

Re: RIP John Smith

Posted: 27 Jun 2008, 21:24
by RAF_Quantum
Hi,

I was shocked and saddened to hear this news. Johnny was a member CBF124 of our VA and was last actice with us on 14th June when he flew a SVC10 from Heathrow to Tel Aviv. My condolences to his family and friends.

John

Re: RIP John Smith

Posted: 28 Jun 2008, 02:45
by robbie
Very Very sad indeed, we can only wish him,

A perfect last take off, a full power climb,
no fuel load required for his last flight in time,
Pull the nose skyward and head for the clouds,
there's no VOR bearings when you're heavenly bound.

RIP Johnny

Re: RIP John Smith

Posted: 28 Jun 2008, 10:01
by Nigel H-J
Very sad and far too young to have had his life taken away.

My condolences to the family also.

Regards
Nigel.

Re: RIP John Smith

Posted: 28 Jun 2008, 10:21
by forthbridge
What terrible news. May Johnny rest in peace, and his family and friends find some comfort from memories of the good times.
:-(

Re: RIP John Smith

Posted: 28 Jun 2008, 23:47
by Kevin Farnell
Very sorry to hear of Johnny's passing.

Whilst I didn't know Johnny well, I certainly recognise his avatar from previous posts.
My condolences to his family.

God rest, Johnny!

Regards

Kevin