wmw999 2,515 #101 July 10, 2006 QuoteOh, and you're organizing when we get there.If he wasn't organizing, he was telling you how to do it. Always giving the count. And always dirt-diving very fast, and not creeping unless he was forced to. But generous in finding newbies, and sharing his love of the sky with them. This was where he found himself, and he made the most of it. Blue skies, dude. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merkur 1 #102 July 10, 2006 Blue skies forever! M.vSCR No.94 Don't dream your life - live your dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4WayXena 0 #103 July 11, 2006 I've been away from the world for the past week, working on how to find some freedom and peace for myself. I received word via text message on the morning of the 5th. I was shocked. I cried. And raised a glass to him - it wasn't a beer but it was a glass nonetheless. The last time I saw him he helped me pour on the Limey at Spaceland. I had cracked his back earlier in the day and his cologne couldn't be whipped into submission by near 2 cases of beer that got spilt on me and everyone else. I'm saddened a little tiny blood clot might have got him when he was so fierce about living life to the max. Conway, you will not be forgotten. You will live on in every person who ever met you and jumped with you. Blue ones... Kirsten (Xena) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #104 July 11, 2006 peace my Sympathy And CondolencesSO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluheelrtx 0 #105 July 11, 2006 -- Jason ---- Jason -- Some people never go crazy. What truly boring lives they must lead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #106 July 11, 2006 QuoteI'm saddened a little tiny blood clot might have got him when he was so fierce about living life to the max. Yes, and that shit scares me. It was the same thing that got Kelly Poe Beazer about 10 years ago - it was a blood clot breaking loose and going to the brain, about six days after her injury, when everything seemed to be going okay and she was on the road to recovery. There I stood for a visit, smiling and with a batch of roses, while the nurses struggled to find a tactful way to tell me that she had died just a few hours earlier... Even seemingly "normal" recoverable injuries, or surgery, can kill you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #107 July 11, 2006 Quote I had cracked his back earlier in the day and his cologne couldn't be whipped into submission by near 2 cases of beer that got spilt on me and everyone else. Oh dear God, the cologne! I was just laughing about that with Wendy. Conway would always be one of the first people to greet you, and the girls get big hugs. But he really doused himself with that stuff, so you'd get a nice slick of it on your cheek and neck and shoulder, and it would NOT wear off! What was that stuff? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #108 July 14, 2006 It has been wonderful to see the fond memories so many have of our fallen brother. Conway was such a great friend to the newcomers just off student status; he would always make them feel welcomed, jump with them, get them on organized loads with others and lend a hand in gaining confidence and much needed skills to help them along the way to becoming good skydivers. It still hasn’t totally sunk into my head that he is gone – guess it will just take some time to adjust. His memorial dive to spread his ashes will help bring closure. Miss you Conman! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #109 April 25, 2007 Still miss my Conway...terribly _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaryshari 0 #110 April 25, 2007 wierd you brought him up. I've been working on a little Conway "project." He's really been on my mind. Nobody can call me "Shit-heeed" like he did :( is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueskyserenity 0 #111 April 25, 2007 QuoteStill miss my Conway...terribly You and me both...You and me both....I like coconuts. You can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #112 April 29, 2007 Me too. I was going through my phone yesterday and found his number. Wish I had used it more...wish I could use it now. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #113 April 30, 2007 QuoteMe too. I was going through my phone yesterday and found his number. Wish I had used it more...wish I could use it now. I have kept his cell # in my cell and have no plans to delete it...I've kept all of our emails..no plans to delete those either..Conway is still very much in my mind and heart on a regular basis. I still hear his voice giving me big brotherly advice when I need it... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaryshari 0 #114 July 6, 2007 It's been a year. I miss your shit eatin grin and your laughter. I know you are still with us... is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,515 #115 July 6, 2007 Thanks, Shari. Him Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #116 July 22, 2007 Conway's been gone a year already. He was sometimes hard to live with, but the dz isn't the same without him. Blues skies my friend, Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #117 August 6, 2007 Over the weekend, I went through all of our emails back to '04. Many were his silly jokes or pics from his past weekend jumps/formations which he was proud of sharing and others were just chatting about life and his family members as well as pep talks like a big brother. I came acrossed this pic and thought I would share. I think of him all the time...and miss him terribly. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #118 June 2, 2008 Thought of you today. There are so many things I wish I could still talk with you about. The attached pic was from when you shaved your head and emailed it to me to ask if I still found you handsome as a bald man. My answer to you was "absolutely!" Still missing you...... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #119 July 29, 2008 Hard to believe it has been another year! You're not forgotten old friend. Sometimes at the dz when I'm in my jumpsuit and just standing around, I could swear that I still feel your tug on my right leg gripper. Never could get my slot right! Blues, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #120 August 11, 2008 I can remember back in 01 when I first got off student status. Conway organized a 4 way for me and three other 22 jump wonders. As were did our dirt dive, he made us feel like real skydivers. We nailed the exit and turned one point. That was a skydive I will remember for the rest of my life. I just came across the video the other day............Then there was a time we did a demo into a car dealership in Houston. Jim, I am sure you remember this. He was spotting for us, the problem was there are hundreds of car dealerships on that road. We got out on the wrong side of the road but made the LZ with no problem. We had a good laugh over that......Another fond memory of Conway was my learning to pack days.......I still get made fun of to this day because of the way I pack. I can remember being in the packing room wrestling this new, slippery, sabre2 190. Conway showed me a trick that day that help me and my packing. I still use that trick today....Unfortunately I was out of the country when Conway passed. When I moved back and came back to the DZ, it was weird to see his brother jumping and wearing his old jumpsuit. When I would look across the hanger, I would see him dirt diving in the loading area............It is amazing to see how he has touched so many peoples lives. We miss you dearly brother.... You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #121 July 20, 2009 It's been three years now. Last weekend his name came up at the dz. It was as if he was still around. Hope the flying is good up there. Peace, Jim Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #122 August 15, 2011 Five years gone and still not forgotten. Conway's name came up again last week. Fly with the angels my friend. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #123 August 25, 2011 As Wendy said "Him!"skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
