dethell wrote:
Every so often I Google dad's name and see if anything has been posted out there, but I haven't done so in a few years.
This thread brought some great memories to my heart and I'm blessed by all the folks here who appreciated Dad and his life. He was one of a kind and I miss him every day. He died 3 years before I married so my wife and children never got the privilege of meeting their grandfather, but they will one day.
Jerry, thanks for the stories (shared 9 years ago on this thread!). I remember filming with you all that day as you graciously included Jeff's young pup in your reenactment crew. Still a great memory. I'll also never forget your classic B-25 check ride comic routine (complete with out of sync twins). Brings a smile 20+ years after we were all at Geneseo together.
Thanks to all of you for the memories. Whatever the controversy around the crash, the fact is, like my dad said to me: "No one is 100%, 100% of the time." We're human. My Dad was probably the best human I've ever known.
Cheers,
David Ethell
David,
I just saw your post today and it brought back a flood of memories. I wish your dad was still with us, but the memories I have will, sadly, have to do. I'm so glad you enjoyed working as a "crew" back in 1992, and I can't believe you remembered the B-25 routine!
Working with your dad was so much fun and I was very grateful that he called us to help out with the videos. three years later he gave me my first P-51 ride. I can never repay his kindness.
Here's two photos from that shoot at Geneseo.
This was after the Wednesday Air-to-Air photo and in cockpit camera flight that your father asked my son Russ and I to come along in the back.
This was Saturday early morning out at "Fuddy Duddy" before we moved over to shoot the B-25 stuff.
I'm hoping you and your family are well.
Blues skies,
Jerry