D2216 0 #1 January 26, 2007 It is with great sorrow I announce the passing of former TopPOP USA Ted Rose, age 67. Ted and Kay Rose were driving their RV camper from Oklahoma to Florida for the winter skydiving season. They stopped in Texas to visit friends and relatives. After jogging Saturday afternoon, January 25th in Texas, Ted complained about not feeling well. He sat down in a chair and died a few minutes later. Cause of death is unknown at this time. A memorial service is planned in Ted's home town of Waurika, Oklahoma on Friday, February 2, 2007.Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #2 January 26, 2007 My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. BSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 January 26, 2007 This definitely needs to be in "general", as do all "death of skydiver" threads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 January 26, 2007 sending all my love to his family and friends Was it this Ted Rose ? 2nd from the right on 1st pic top right on 2nd picscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #5 January 26, 2007 Yes, that's Ted. BSBDyou can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyrat 1 #6 January 26, 2007 My thoughts and prayers go out to Kay and Ted's family and friends. Calen C. Chrzan POPS #4360 So many numbers, Got my POP's # mixed up with my USPA #. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D2216 0 #7 January 26, 2007 Attached is a photo of Ted Rose (left) with Russ Manhold at the Skydivers Over Sixty (SOS) 33-way world record, established March 2005 at Florida Skydiving Center, Lake Wales, Florida.Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #8 January 26, 2007 QuoteYes, that's Ted. BSBDOn the 2nd pic I'm the videoman who proudly filmed Team SOS. Was lucky enough to have some good times with such a great bunch of men.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #9 January 26, 2007 Prayers for his family and friends. Rest easy. ~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
loudtom 5 #10 January 27, 2007 Blue Skies Ted. Thanks for all your help!!!!!!! tomtom #90 #54 #08 and now #5 with a Bronze :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #11 January 31, 2007 If not for Ted, I might not be skydiving today. I was having some problems when I returned to skydiving after a layoff and Ted helped me overcome some hurdles. I didn't even ask, he just recognized the problem and offered the help. There aren't many like that. He will be missed. Thanks Ted !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #12 January 31, 2007 We highly respected you and love you and Kay very much. You will be sorely missed in our skydiving world. However, you have a bigger world to fly now. We were looking forward to seeing you both at Lake Wales this winter and Xenia this summer. But, you know what? YOU will be at both places Kay, our prayers are with you. Stay strong. Your family and friends grieve with you. Skies blue, Jim and Lee West Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
