Lightning down at FAOB - Condolences & Tributes

[Graeme]

With the greatest respect...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTGx_baTDOs

[BalsaPilot]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wqWJLUmK1Y

[min.emerg]

With the greatest respect...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTGx_baTDOs

Man, that gave me a big lump in my throat watching that. That Bette Midler song didn't make it any easier to watch

[Graeme]

With the greatest respect...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTGx_baTDOs

Man, that gave me a big lump in my throat watching that. That Bette Midler song didn't make it any easier to watch

Sorry min.emerg, misquote, my clip is till being processed on Youtube.

[carlvanrooyen]

Dave you will be sadly missed and remembered always .My boy chris spent many hours with you and you taught him many wonderfull things thanks he will never forget you fly safe up there and remember SWING THAT PROP we will never forget
Carl Chris and Ali

[BalsaPilot]

With the greatest respect...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTGx_baTDOs

Man, that gave me a big lump in my throat watching that. That Bette Midler song didn't make it any easier to watch

Sorry min.emerg, misquote, my clip is till being processed on Youtube.

Same here

[Sandman]

Anyone have any idea when and where the funeral will be held?

[min.emerg]

Anyone have any idea when and where the funeral will be held?

I would imagine that it's too early to say, although I'm sure that the word will be spread when a decision has been made by his family.

[aerobat]

Dave, it was a great honour to have known and flown with you in SAA. You did great things to promote aviation in South Africa, and you will be sorely missed.

Our condolences to the family and all at Thunder City on their huge loss.

Until we meet again in the "big hangar in the sky" .

Rest in peace my friend.


Dennis, Glen and Neil.

Goodyear Aerobatic Team

[Pelican 1722]

RIP Dave. My condolences to his friends and family. A tragic day for aviation!

[Athol Terence]

Some years back I flew with Mike Beachy-Head in a Thunder City Hunter together with Dave Stock flying a second Hunter for a photo sortie. Dave was the pilot who fully briefed me on the use of the ejection seat system. Through the years I have interacted with Dave on many occasions and always enjoyed his dry sense of humour. On Saturday Dave was at the media and announcers area at TFDC approximately 30 minutes before his take-off time providing some personal details to Brian Emmenis for his display flight. This was the last time we spent time with the pilot who I have always known as a perfect gentleman. On behalf of all involved with the airshow circuit, our thoughts are with Dave’s family and close friends. ‘Dave may you fly peacefully in that great big hangar in the sky where we will all meet up again someday.’

Athol Terence

[Capt.Jacques]

RIP Dave, my condolences goes out to the Stock family. Was always personally for me a highlight to see Dave perform with the Lightning at the airshows I've attended over the past couple of years. Will surely miss him and his Lightning, airshows will never be the same without the 2 of them not being there anymore. He was a great guy, very down to earth, and had a passion for aviation as he always wanted to share his knowledge about aviation with others. Had the opportunity to meet him a couple of years ago a day or 2 before he managed to break the record where he attempted to climb to 30 000 ft during an display at Ysterplaat. He shared with me bits of info about the Lightning, told me some interesting things regarding the record-breaking attempt. That's how my love for the Lightning started. And like he said once: "There's nothing like the Lightning". RIP Dave, you will be sorely missed by many including me and many other Lightning enthusiasts.

[Tony van Vliet]

RIP Dave, my sincere condolences to your family and the many friends that you have.

[Kyle Dods]

To all who loved and would like to remember Dave. We have set up a face book page titled IN MEMORY OF DAVE STOCK. This page has been set up by his two sons and is available to anyone who would like to post photos or leave messages in remembrance for Dave and his family and friends . Please be sensitive to the family and let us all embrace Dave’s life and passion for the sky’s and love for flying. We ask everyone to please direct all persons who knew Dave to the page as it’s the easiest form of communication. The page will also have details of his memorial service asap.

Thank you again on behalf of his sons and family to all who have posted messages to both him and his family. He will be greatly missed.

Link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=1 ... 4985915..1

[Can1]

RIP Dave. Please accept our sincerest condolences to the family and friends.