jumper596 0 #1 June 1, 2003 Hi all- I started jumping in '96. I didn't have much time or money, so by 2000 I only had 62 jumps. Then I got rear-ended on the freeway, and suffered serious shoulder pain. It took almost 3 years to get back complete use of my shoulder, and as soon as I felt ready, I went back to the dz, got current and am now back in the air! I must mention that there was one person who kept me motivated the whole time, when I actually thought I would never jump again, and she is really the reason I'm back. Her name is Holly Kish, and I will always treasure her friendship. I know, I should post this in the remember pages, but I've never posted on the forum before, so I thought I'd start here. Thanks Holly, and everyone at Skydive Arizona, and dropzone.com. Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 June 1, 2003 Welcome to the forums and back to the sky! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper596 0 #3 June 1, 2003 Thanks Andrea, I know Holly was a great influence on everyone she got near. Right to the end, when my Otter load (13 if I remember correctly) was called down out of the sky on April 19 as we neared jump run, and we learned of the tragedy that took place on the ground. I couldn't get myself to jump that day, but came back the next day with the greatest enthusiasm. I feel like I've come home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #4 June 1, 2003 Welcome back and a new welcome to the forums! Thanks for sharing your memory of Holly too! She was truly special! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper596 0 #5 June 2, 2003 Thanks Katie, I'm so glad to be jumping again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #7 June 4, 2003 Welcome back. I'm glad that your shoulder will now allow you to jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SadSue 0 #8 June 5, 2003 Yayyyy!!!!! Rock on dude.... thats so romantic, I think!!!! Hope you don't get Banned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper596 0 #9 June 5, 2003 Thanks y'all! Went and jumped out of a 182 'just for fun' the other day...Had to climb out over a terrified first tandem student with a bad and hurting knee.. and he had to hang his leg out the door... and watch me dive out right over him... what fun... for me that is woooo hoooo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
