skymiles 3 #1 November 25, 2003 My best and dearest friend has died after a 3-year battle with breast cancer. Penny Argue past away peacefully in her own bed surrounded by friends and family. Penny was quite simply the best person I have ever known. She was warm, caring, generous, and ever so fun and funny. Penny had an incredibly positive approach to life – she naturally focused on the important things in life and didn’t sweat the small stuff. She made you feel like you were to only person in the world that mattered. She was an inspiration to me and I tried to be a better person because of her example. Right to the very end, Penny was a model of strength and character. At the funeral, it was clear that many people felt the same way. The funeral service was a celebration of life with bunches of balloons at the end of each pew. The service began with “September” by Earth Wind and Fire and ended with “Ray of Light” by Madonna. It was truly a moving experience. Although Penny was not a skydiver she had the heart of one. Carmen Mullenix, my friend and AFF instructor, honored Penny by wearing her name on every jump during the Jump for the Cause at Perris in October of 2002. As a “Friend in Flight”, Penny flew in spirit with the wonderful women of skydiving as they set the world record for the largest all-female formation skydive and raised money for breast cancer research and patient care. My life is forever changed. Penny Argue, 1964 – 2003 Philip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #2 November 25, 2003 My sincerest condolences to you and the rest of her family and friends. She sounds like a wonderful person and you are fortunate to have known her.Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyesspot 0 #3 November 25, 2003 I am so sorry for the loss that will obviously be felt by many. (((((HUGS)))))Life is too short. Don't sweat the small stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #4 November 25, 2003 I'm sorry for your loss Vibes __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #5 November 25, 2003 Terrible news. I am very sorry for your loss. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katzeye 0 #6 November 25, 2003 Phil - I remember when Carmen gave you the chest strap after the record-way. I had tears in my eyes. My condolences to you and Penny's family. LA* Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themitchyone 0 #7 November 25, 2003 Philip, I'm sending condolences and thoughts out to you. I'm so sorry for your loss of such a dear friend. -Michele"If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #8 November 25, 2003 Sorry dude. I give to cancer research groups every year. Most family members that I remember dying have done so from cancer. Prayers and Vibes, Vinny the AnvilVinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carmenmullenix 0 #9 November 25, 2003 Ohh Philip, I'm so very sorry. I was hoping she would be one of the lucky ones that would survive the horror of cancer. I'm just glad she had time to share with her loved ones. She's so lucky to have a friend like you. Jump for the Cause was a significant highlight in my skydiving career. Carrying Penny's name with me made it real. It honestly put the event on a whole new level -- It made more than skydiving -- it made it personal and added meaning. Thank you so much for sharing Penny's life with me. Though I never met her, we share a special bond through our friendship with you. To all those who contributed to, participated in, and supported JFTC - Thank you. You made a difference. CarmenCarmen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey13 0 #10 November 26, 2003 Sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #11 November 26, 2003 Im very saddened to hear this news. I didnt know Penny. My condolences to her family. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billymotox 0 #12 November 26, 2003 my condolences to you all. billy d------------------------- "Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free." (from the story of Daedalus and Icarus) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #13 November 26, 2003 Condolences and prayers for you and for her family. Blue Skies and Godspeed Penny.-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firemage 0 #14 November 26, 2003 My condolences to you and Penny's family. It's amazing how just one person can change your life, isn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
