skydivermom 0 #151 October 29, 2007 I'm so sorry Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowz 0 #152 October 29, 2007 Hey Bev. I can still remember my first time out the plane with you on one side and Tonto on the other like it was yesterday and that wide cheesy grin you described, it was one of the most memorable moments of my life. You both opened the door to a new world for me. Tonto, shot! it was an honor to be taught by and jump with you and I am so going to miss your calming reassuring influence whether it be walking to the plane or leaping out that door. May your influence on our lives live on. Brownlee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #153 October 29, 2007 BSBD - always was real and decent here, I wish I could have met him ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keka 0 #154 October 29, 2007 R.I.P. Tonto. blue skies and fly freehttp://www.woundedwarriorproject.org PMS#551 I love my life :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #155 October 29, 2007 I am lost for words. My heart goes out to all those who loved and cared for Eric. BSBD Tonto Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #156 October 29, 2007 QuoteBSBD - always was real and decent here, I wish I could have met him He gave the same vibe in person. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Eloy years ago. I liked him from the first hello. He was just a cool/Nice guy. Peace Brother fly free.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boffin 0 #157 October 29, 2007 Its always hard to look in that incident section, but its even harder when it is someone you know, even if it was only from the dz forum. Blue Skies Tonto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #158 October 29, 2007 What a HUGE loss... BSBD.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottGray 0 #159 October 29, 2007 What a big loss to our flock. You will be missed my brother. Fly free.WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie. www.thebrothersgray.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #160 October 29, 2007 QuoteFly free Tonto. Deepest sympathy to Taya. Absolutely. I couldn't imagine. Condolences to his close friends and his family as well. Blue skies. Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildchild 0 #161 October 29, 2007 It just won't sink in that he's gone. It's the little things that tell you the most about a person. When he, Marais and Bernard came to KZN to do our wingsuit course last year, it was freezing, and there was a tiny foreign girl doing a tandem. Without even thinking he took off his gloves and gave them to her. That same weekend I did one of my all time favourite skydives with him. It was my 4th wingsuit jump, and there were a couple of us on the load. I was flying base, and he flew up next to me, and with that big Tonto grin on his face kept on edging up the pace without me realising it. We flew sub 60 on that jump, and it made my weekend. And I think he was more excited than I was. That was the thing with t....he was always so incredibly bubbly when someone got something that he was sharing with them.____________________________ "If there is doubt, there is no doubt." - Tonto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartje 0 #162 October 29, 2007 Blue Skies Tonto. A FreeFly Gypsy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blu 0 #163 October 29, 2007 This sucks, he will be missed, My condolences to all who love him. ***Keep it fun, stay alive*** Safe swoops Azul Follow Orbita on Twitter @freeflyorbita Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #164 October 29, 2007 Tonto, you will be missed. I look through my Eloy pics often lately and always have to smile at the ones of you and Taya. I will miss reading your post and keeping up with you. Blue skies....this sucks Lisa -- 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
DontPanic 0 #165 October 30, 2007 Blue Skies.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #166 October 30, 2007 Like so many here, I only knew Tonto online. He was truly one of the most classiest, nicest guy from day one. This hurts.To all his family and friends, I offer my prayers and condolences. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoudDan 0 #167 October 30, 2007 Go easy bro........thanks for the time. Coming soon to a bowl of Wheaties near you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsound 0 #168 October 30, 2007 This sucks... I remember him telling me to get my required jumps so that he can teach me how to fly the wingsuit that has been gathering dust in my cubboard since I've bought it! Should've gotten those jumps faster mate! cu in the wild blue yonder....... All my sympathy to Taya and the little ones.....:-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildchild 0 #169 October 30, 2007 I just came across an email I got from Tonto a few months back.... -----Original Message----- From: Tonto@dropzone.com [mailto:Tonto@dropzone.com] Sent: 12 April 2007 05:00 To: Tamsyn Souchon Subject: Re: Injuries suck At the root of it all.. This is a dangerous game. People die all the time. People break all the time. We all have dead friends, and we all have broken friends. Sometimes its just your turn. Luck counts. Keep teaching safety. Learn what you can. Take your chances. There are no garentees in this life. Now smile. Blue Skies, t____________________________ "If there is doubt, there is no doubt." - Tonto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainman 0 #170 October 30, 2007 I only know Tonto from his direct, no-nonsense, kind and insightful postings on dropzone.com, but he will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone who knew him. Ramon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pierre3636 0 #171 October 30, 2007 Quote I just came across an email I got from Tonto a few months back.... -----Original Message----- From: Tonto@dropzone.com [mailto:Tonto@dropzone.com] Sent: 12 April 2007 05:00 To: Tamsyn Souchon Subject: Re: Injuries suck At the root of it all.. This is a dangerous game. People die all the time. People break all the time. We all have dead friends, and we all have broken friends. Sometimes its just your turn. Luck counts. Keep teaching safety. Learn what you can. Take your chances. There are no garentees in this life. Now smile. Blue Skies, t ~ time is ~ time was ~ times past ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben1973 0 #172 October 30, 2007 I came across a pic of Tonto praising me after my Aff L6 jump. Always full of encouragement. What a guy!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Bone 0 #173 October 30, 2007 I coud'nt believe it was you Tonto. Goodbye my friend. BSBD T-Bone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindapa 0 #174 October 30, 2007 Tonto will forever remain in all our hearts and minds. He was an inspiration to us, and often in his quiet way, he made us question ourselves and alter our decisions for a better outcome. Tonto was one of the major reasons for me returning to skydiving after Clydes accident. He gave us his full support and was a friend, mentor, sounding post when needed. I always knew when I was at the DZ, that if I needed some advice, I would get an objective opinion from Tonto. If the weather was dodgy, I would look to see where Tonto was ? If he was huddled in a corner with Taya Much love to Taya, the girls and his family, he will be sorely missed. Clyde + Linda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el_chester 4 #175 October 30, 2007 t, many, many thanks for spreading safety on here. there are many people who have probably kept from hurting themselves because of your posts. lots of love to all who are hurting fly free forever t -- Be careful giving advice. Wise men don't need it, and fools won't heed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
