smooth 0 #1 February 2, 2008 He made his first jump at age 50 and nearly 1,600 more trips, soaring on adrenaline By Joan Giangrasse Kates Special to the Tribune February 2 2008 A skydiving enthusiast for more than 20 years, Frank Eugene Bennett always liked to look before he leaped -- something loved ones say he did 1,599 times. The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/chi-hed_bennett_satfeb02,0,5192746.story Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #2 February 2, 2008 Blue ones; condolences to friends and family. Article said he was a radio operator in the Navy; I was a radio operator in the Army. I loved talking to Navy guys on ships when they entered our net. Said he was stationed aboard the Missouri, too -nice shop. I got to tour it once and was very impressed. Sounds like he had a good service career. Godspeed to a sailor, jumper, & pilot.~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
dannydan 5 #3 February 3, 2008 Quote"Frank was a stickler when it came to safety," My kinda MAN!!! RIP Mr Bennit, sorry we never met Sir! peace be with you family and friends.... dannydan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMaggie 0 #4 February 23, 2008 Blue Skies, Frank!!! A couple of days before Frank went home to that great drop zone in the upper upper atmospheres, a bunch of us went over to say goodbye. We took over the house, (his relatives were very understanding, even gave us beer), and we told him lots of loud stories, laughed and cried, and gave him a great sendout. Yes, of COURSE we sang to him. Hinckley tradition. You could tell he knew we were there because his breathing would change when different people talked to him. When we were leaving I went over one last time, and when I said "Bye Frank!" he mouthed "bye" right back. A great guy. An honor to have known him. Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #5 March 23, 2008 Blues Skies Frank.....Thanks fpr all the memories....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyawaygirl78 0 #6 March 25, 2008 I never got a chance tp meet Mr. Bennett, but what an amazing life and legacy (brought tears to my eyes)!! Wish I'd had the chance too meet him, but if not here, I am sure we will meet on the other side. Godspeed and Blue Skies!!!"Sex.... It's just like cuddling - only damper." Flying Hellfish#695 Muff Brother#3885 Rodriguez Brother#1526-Tronca Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #7 July 14, 2008 Did Franks ash jump take place, does anyone know? Are pics posted anywhere? Thanxsmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites smooth 0 #8 July 15, 2008 It happened on July 21, 2008 at Hinckley. Unfortunately I wasn't there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #9 July 16, 2008 Maybe you ment June,cuz today is July 17th.... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FreeFallGal 0 #10 July 16, 2008 Yes it was June 21st. We had a successful 16-way for Frank's 1600th jump. Andre Video provided live air-to-ground video so that Frank's friends and family could be right there with us in the sky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jumpwally 0 #5 March 23, 2008 Blues Skies Frank.....Thanks fpr all the memories....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyawaygirl78 0 #6 March 25, 2008 I never got a chance tp meet Mr. Bennett, but what an amazing life and legacy (brought tears to my eyes)!! Wish I'd had the chance too meet him, but if not here, I am sure we will meet on the other side. Godspeed and Blue Skies!!!"Sex.... It's just like cuddling - only damper." Flying Hellfish#695 Muff Brother#3885 Rodriguez Brother#1526-Tronca Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #7 July 14, 2008 Did Franks ash jump take place, does anyone know? Are pics posted anywhere? Thanxsmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #8 July 15, 2008 It happened on July 21, 2008 at Hinckley. Unfortunately I wasn't there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #9 July 16, 2008 Maybe you ment June,cuz today is July 17th.... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFallGal 0 #10 July 16, 2008 Yes it was June 21st. We had a successful 16-way for Frank's 1600th jump. Andre Video provided live air-to-ground video so that Frank's friends and family could be right there with us in the sky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
