[spokanite]

My heart hurts today. Last night I received a call that my brother, who was 44, lost his life in that plane crash in Mobile, Alabama. He was a business pilot for a company and was having engine problems coming in for a landing.

He was an excellent pilot with over 20 years experience who loved nothing more than to fly or go sailing.

I'll miss my brother dearly and I pray that he's in God's hands now. I hope that my dad, who is also in heaven is awaiting for his arrival.

Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. Especially my mother who is taking this loss very hard.

Godspeed Tim...

[EternalVigilance]

Prayers and heartfelt condolences to you and your precious family from Iowa...

In Jesus' Name.

[potlatch]

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will say prayers for you and your family.

[Mustang]

Comfort and calm to you and yours during this storm.

And give your Mom a FReeper hug, from all of us.

Peace be with you.

[honeygrl]

This was in our local newspaper today in Athens, GA too. Atleast he went doing what he loves the most. Prayers for you and your family.

[stainlessbanner]

Many Prayers, my friend.

[PGalt]

Condolences

[armymarinemom]

I'm so sorry that this happened to your family. My prayers are with you all.

[mhking]

Prayerful bump....

[Libertina]

Oh my, I am so very sorry to hear this Tim. Please accept my deep sympathy and prayers for you and your family. You are in my thoughts.

[FreepLady]

God bless you and your family at this difficult time.

[xp38]

We know not each other except for this forum but prayers for you and your family in this sad time. May we all meet in the New Jerusalem in the life beyond.

[RipeforTruth]

Tim, my prayers with you and your loved ones in this sad time. I hope you enjoy "One of the Trusted," by Gill Rob Wilson. Your brother lived a life that few do:

"You are at cruising altitude. The westering sun is pink on the disk. Your eyes flick the gauges. The engines are contented. Another day--another dollar.

"You look down at your hands on the wheel. They are veined and hard and brown. Tonight you notice they look a little old. And, by George, they are old. But how can this be? Only yesterday you were in flying school. Time is a thief. You have been robbed. And what have you to show for it? A pilot--twenty years a pilot--a senior pilot. But what of it--just a pilot. Then the voice of the stewardess breaks in on your reverie. The trip is running full--eighty four passengers--can she begin to serve dinner to the passengers?

"The passengers-oh yes, the passengers. You noticed the line of them coming aboard--the businessmen, the young mothers with the children in tow, the old couple, the two priests, the four dogfaces. A thousand times you have watched them file aboard and a thousand times disembark. They always seem a little gayer after the landing than before the take-off. Beyond doubt they are always somewhat apprehensive aloft. But why do they continuously come up here in the dark sky despite their apprehension? You have often wondered about that. You look down at your hands again and suddenly it comes to you.

"They come because they trust you--you the pilot. They turn over their lives and their loved ones and their hopes and dreams to you for safekeeping. To be a pilot means to be one of the trusted. They pray in the storm that you are skillful and strong and wise. To be a pilot is to hold life in your hands--to be worthy of faith.

"No, you have not been robbed. You aren't "just a pilot." There is no such thing as "just a pilot." Your job is a trust. The years have been a trust. You have been one of the trusted. Who could be more?"

[Davea]

Prayers for you and your family.

[Vetnet]

Our prayers are with your family this day, friend.

What a gift, though, to live the dream of flight...

[LikeLight]

God's peace and healing to you and your brother's family and loved ones . . .

[Genesis defender]

prayer BUMP

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
--Matthew 5:8 (NASB)

[ladyinred]

I am so sorry for your loss Tim. My heart goes out to you and your family, and praying for God's comfort for your Mother. I hope it helps to know there was a reunion in Heaven.