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RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:21 pm
by d0mokun
Hi guys,
just thought i'd do a post as a mark of respect to my first instructor; [sp] Thadius Grabonowski.
Earlier I was told of a plane coming down behind a factory nearby where I live yesterday. Today I just learnt that it was my first instructor, and the aircraft I first flew and trained in- Golf- Delta Alpha Charlie Foxtrot. Unfortunately both plane and life were lost in the accident.
I dont want to offend anyone that might've known the gentleman; I just wanted to put my mark of respect on these forums.
Below are a few photos I took when I was on the flight. I look a lot younger than I do now but I suspect Thad hadn't changed that much.
Thanks for reading guys.
Dan.

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Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:28 pm
by ozzy72
Sorry to hear that Dan, pretty tough break :(

Mark

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:56 pm
by C
Sad news indeed Dan :(

Charlie

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 4:27 pm
by ATI_7500
ouch! my sympathy to you,chap... :(

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 4:48 pm
by Fozzer
Geees Dan...!
What awful news!... A fantastic Instructor in a fantastic little plane...!
I wonder what went wrong...?

Thanks for the pics, you will have something to remember, and your first Instructor is always someone special to remember.... ;D...!

...a very sad day indeed...

Paul.

Hereford...(EGBS).

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:08 pm
by d0mokun
thanks guys, although our thoughts should be turned to his family.
may he R.I.P.

dano.

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:10 pm
by Jared
Sorry to hear that old mate, will keep you, his family, and friends in my prayers tonight... :(

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 9:00 pm
by Katahu
I'm sorry to hear that kind of news. :( :'(

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 9:47 pm
by chomp_rock
I'm sorry to hear such news, may he rest in peace.

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 1:58 pm
by Tequila Sunrise
sorry mate  :'(

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 2:13 pm
by Craig.
sorry to hear the news :-[

Re: RIP- Thad, my first instructor

PostPosted: Sat Jan 31, 2004 12:55 am
by Scottler
My sympathies.... :(