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Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by keelaboosa, Feb 22, 2016.

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  1. keelaboosa

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    #1 keelaboosa, Feb 22, 2016
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    Looking thru some of the photos in the Just Plain Pretty thread reminded me of something that really struck me a few years back.

    My uncle Sean Lucy, a 777 pilot who lived in Oxnard, died of a heart attack in 2011 while on vacation in Italy. The family gathered on November 11th at his house for a wake. While everyone was gathered outside sharing remembrances, two warbirds came flying low over the house and circled a couple times. It was incredibly touching - I don't think there was a dry eye to be found.

    I don't know who his friends were to remember him in that way, but if you're on this board I want you to know it was very well received and something I'll always remember. Thank you.

    If anyone can tell me what these planes are I'd be grateful.
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  2. Bob Parks

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    #2 Bob Parks, Feb 22, 2016
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    Those are North American T-28's. My condolences. Years ago a friend of mine with whom I sometimes flew was seriously injured in a crash. We were in his hospital room visiting him several days later when we began to hear a lot of engines and looked outside to see at least 20 airplanes circling the hospital. A parade of antiques, homebuilts, and Spam Cans . The thought behind a demonstration like that far out weighs choice of vehicle and the gesture remains long after. Nice thing for them to do.
     
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    #3 keelaboosa, Feb 23, 2016
    Thank you Bob, both for the info and the empathy. I imagine that was a special moment for everyone.
     
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    #4 Spasso, Feb 23, 2016
    A fitting send-off. He's smiling somewhere.
     

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