Nutz 0 #51 August 4, 2009 Quote John: seriously. You're married. You dont need to pull off stunts like that to get laid. I hope there are people like you guys around me if I ever need them, truly amazing! I am in awe. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #52 August 4, 2009 +1500 I gave props last week for expert instruction......I didn't know he was a lifesaver too, Dayam youda man John! Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ep11300 0 #53 August 4, 2009 Thanks again John!! It was very nice meeting you and talking with you Saturday night. Eric Nebraska Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #54 August 4, 2009 I hope they bought you a keg! WOW! Amazing! Simply stunning!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #55 August 4, 2009 Quote I'm sensing a crack choir song in the making..... To the tune of "Wind Beneath My Wings" Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. It must have been crazy on that skydive, Someone fell on poor Jim Lennox's head Knocked unconscious - his world was fading, Then John Mitchell fucking saved the day. So he was the one with all the glory, While Jim was the one with a head injury. Now John Mitchell says that it was nothing, But this man's a shit hot AAD. John Mitchell knows that he's our hero, He's everything a jumper should be. His wife is a babe and he's a hero, Raise a glass to the Prairie King. That is a work of fuggin' art right there. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #56 August 4, 2009 Quote Quote You'd get my vote for Skydiver Of The Year if I had any input. Well done! I'll second third that motion! Superb, John. Great job John Mitchell vskydiver touched on it briefly, but the first thing i thought of was, "this guy is an FAA Air Traffic Controller", and therefore i'm sure that he CAN operate on instinct, and with poise and clear headed decision making...Bravo!!!! as i read Johns own account of the situation,,, the first thing i was thinking,, when he said the injured, had "fallen below" was... UH Oh.. what about all the other 9 jumpers who coullda been directly above that canopy that was about to be deployed......?????? and in the very next line, the guardian Angel indicates that he WAS absolutely tuned into that very aspect of the rescue, and so, LOOOKED,, checked,, verified it WAS clear above,,,, and THEN deployed his friends Main... WOW... cool, in the face of trouble...NOT impulsive and panic--y and fully attentive to what was happening.... never underestimate the pwer of some of those who are long- in- the -tooth,,,, when it comes to this sport... 9 times outta 10, they'll come through !!!! God bless you John. you should be very proud of yourself.... jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #57 August 4, 2009 Thanks for all the wonderful words, everyone. I'm humbled by all the praise my friends have heaped upon me. I'll try really hard not to let it go to my head.We have a great thing in this world, on DZ.com and at the real DZ's. All of us are there for any one of us when someone needs help. If I can say anything, it's to make a point to look around, in the air and on the ground, to see who needs a hand. I get by with a little help from my friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #58 August 4, 2009 thats a very amazing situation you were put in and equally amazing that everything worked out just right. i think you are an extraordinary person for doing what you did all the while falling to earth at 120+. being a student, you are hearing about all these malfunctions and just bad situation stories. its relieving for me as a student jumper to know that sometimes its not all bad, and that there are people like you out there. like everyone else here, John you are my hero!!!"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #59 August 4, 2009 I'll vote for you as skydiver of the year! Your one bad ass old fart John, thanks for your good deeds. P.S. So is that your first mid air save? [Beer] you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #60 August 4, 2009 It occurs to me, what you did is right up there on the list of whuffo skydiving myths, along with "breathe through your skin in freefall", "you go up when pull the cord", and "raindrops are pointy on top". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #61 August 4, 2009 QuoteIt occurs to me, what you did is right up there on the list of whuffo skydiving myths, along with "breathe through your skin in freefall", "you go up when pull the cord", and "raindrops are pointy on top". You breathe through your skin in freefall? You don't think so? The chem e / bio chem guys at my job think so? Any how BRAVO! Great job!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zepher 0 #62 August 4, 2009 Well written report on the incident John and thank you for the "thank you". Also, a thank you to Steve Platt (Splatt), who is a nurse/EMT, for his assistance after Jim landed. As to the comment asking if it was wise to open Jim at 5.5K due to terrain at LP...In my opinion, without question, YES! YES! The new LP lading area is at the end of the valley, surrounded on three sides by hills that are from one to two thousand feet higher than the landing area. Unless you are directly ovedr the landing area your AAD might never fire. Second, opening Jim higher allowed valubale added time for Jim to recover before landing and have more landing options. Where is the advantage of having less time? Would Jim have been any more aware or have more options with less time? No. I got home from LP Monday night and talked with Jim. He is still a bit sore but doing okay. Keep an eye on your friends and be safe up there. Jeff SandersIf life is suppose to take you where you need to be...Am I there yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB 0 #63 August 4, 2009 Good job, guys! Thank you.When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #64 August 4, 2009 Thank you John. I'm not surprised in the least by your skilled flying and decision-making, and I'm grateful that one of my friends had another there to save him. Beers are on me at your earliest possible convenience. Blues, Dave P.S. Did I mention we need as much help as we can get in August? "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky123 0 #65 August 4, 2009 Way to go John! Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dks13827 3 #66 August 4, 2009 Jeff,, thank you !! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky123 0 #67 August 4, 2009 Way to go Jeff! Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k-dubjumps 0 #68 August 4, 2009 I think you need to write the next "No shit there I was..." for Blue Skies Magazine! Bravo!Adrenaline is my crack DPH #3 D.S. #16 FAG #12 Muff Brother #4406 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zepher 0 #69 August 4, 2009 Actually that was me that made the PA anouncment at LP about John and to thank him when you see him... Jeff SandersIf life is suppose to take you where you need to be...Am I there yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #70 August 4, 2009 Great job!! The silent consultation in freefall between the two of you is priceless! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtime1 2 #71 August 5, 2009 QuoteActually that was me that made the PA anouncment at LP about John and to thank him when you see him... Jeff Sanders You are so right, what was I thinking? MadJohn hadn't gotten out of bed yet. I rightfully stand corrected. RobH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drdive 0 #72 August 5, 2009 Jeff, John is getting a lot of glory, and rightfully so, but you were equally responsible for getting him stable, checking his responsiveness, and signalling John to pull. You 2 are both awesome, and thank you too, I can't think of a better pair to be there when the shit hit the fan. Doc"We saved your gear. Now you can sell it when you get out of the hospital and upsize!!" "K-Dub" " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #73 August 5, 2009 ahhhh....Jeff, you do post on here....well, you deserve just as much recognition as John; I think we would all be lost without lennox at the dz....so thank you again for saving someone so near and dear to me.yeah, yeah, yeah, i am kind of sweet on you too - DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiteQwill 0 #74 August 5, 2009 Bravo to the both of you and your quick thinking. Superb! But, serious question... So who buys the beer?"Fail, fail again. Fail better." -Samuel Beckett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skootz 0 #75 August 5, 2009 When in doubt....ALL must buy beer!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
