Lightning down at FAOB - Condolences & Tributes

[kenneth]

Hope nobody minds, i would like to post my photos

[giarc64]

I found this picture of Dave and I would like to post this in his honour. I fine display pilot who was at the top of his game. RIP

Dave is on the right

[TIBA]

Taken in September in ZU PER his Strikemaster

a very humble person

[Justin de Reuck]

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[Snoopy]

One of the faces (from Namibia) who saw it unfold....his expression, I believe, paints a 1000 words.

[Dirk]

I believe pilots like this man know exactly what risks they take when they entrust their safety to the reliability of such a beast of a machine, and their training and capability, time and time again.

So that if and when something unlikely and unfortuous as this do in fact happen, it i snot exactly unforeseen.

The sad part is not death, but the seperation from family and friends, the not being there any more for those he cares about most.

But as pilots we make that decision when we ever so often consider to abort our profession or hobby in the interest of our safety, and the wel being of our families.

But then we we reconsider and we see that people die every day from various unforeseen causes.

So we decide that while we live, we might as well live full-out, and enjoy what we yearn to do - flying.

People like this man - who I do not know - they live full out.

Others stand in awe as they watch them in adoration.

It is not death that matters. It is life interrupted .

[Chimsoro]

I agree--beautiful expressed--much depth
We who are left behind suffer the pain..

[Learjet]

This drawing was done by our friends' son Connor aged 7 who was at the air show with us when the events unfolded. When he later came to show his drawing I had a huge lump in my throat. Watching the Lightning and hearing those transmissions was just too sad for words. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. RIP Dave Stock.

[Charlie210]

To a great friend and truly amazing person who was larger than life. Enjoyed every moment of flying with you and will never forget what you taught me.
Rest in peace Dave, will miss you.
My condolences to Friends and Family.

[lupedelupe]

Dave, you have given us so much pleasure over the last few years.
Thank you.

RIP mate.

[PearlG]

Absolutely gutted. What a loss to the airshow community. My thoughts and prayers are with all Dave's family and friends. Cape Town airshows just won't be the same.

Pearl G

[Technocrat]

Ag ou Dave.... dis so jammer

[ANDY]

May you rest in peace Dave, thanks for the memories. To family, friends and colleagues, take strength in knowing that he did what he loved.

[Big Will]

It was only after Dave did the initial test flights for the Sling that I realised what an honour it was to fly with him. His willingness and enthusiasm, even for flying an unproven homebuilt plane, is testimony to his passion and humility. This photo shows him during the preflight briefing for the Sling's maiden flight.

With great Respect.