bluskidave 0 #26 April 28, 2008 Nice picture in May issue of parachutist of Marnie.Page 15, sorry she did not get to see it Blue Skies, Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #27 May 5, 2008 Some of my favorites... Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #28 May 5, 2008 Those are awesome pictures Superfletch. Thanks for posting them and updating us in the Incident Forum. I hope you are doing OK and hanging in there too!Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmome 0 #29 May 7, 2008 it's ironic that one of fletch's favorites is on the main page of our site. marnie and her blackflip. blue skies, girl. meatmome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckDodger 0 #30 May 7, 2008 I just found out what happened and just feel terrible. I only met Marnie (and Fletch) two times, at the Z-Hills Christmas Boogies 2006-7. Marnie was just plain out one of the nicest, truest people I have ever met. When I first met Marnie, we were doing 8-20 ways and I thought she made a great reference point in the formation with her colorful jumpsuit. The picture in May's Parachutist doesn't do it justice. She lit up like a neon sign. We laughed about that. She laughed a lot about a lot of things. I like that. To me, skydiving is a lot about laughing, and I think Marnie thought the same. In 2007, I had just got to Z-Hills, and from nowhere, somebody tackled me, giving me a big hug. It took a second to remember Marnie, but then I got on a big smile on to match the one I was getting. We jumped on a lot of the same jumps that day, and laughed some more. She got a leg cramp and I helped her massage it out. We talked about the knee brace she wore, and I asked her if it was hard for her to track with it. I don't really remember exactly what she answered, but more the feeling I got from her answer. "I don't care if it is hard, I am gonna do it". Well the last I saw of her, she had just landed from doing the end of day 30way and she had this big smile from ear to ear. When I saw her picture in Parachutist, I thought, "Wow, I know her. What a sweatheart. I am glad she is in there." Then a friend told me what had happened, and I felt something like a spin myself. I have never understood why the FAA discontinued spin training, but that is a topic for elsewhere. Fletch, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great girl. Marnie, I barely knew you, but I liked you a lot. I admire your spirit, your courage, your humanity, and your determination. The next time I am at Z-Hills, I am gonna take a moment and remember someone who's soul lit up like a neon sign.qoq Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #31 May 8, 2008 Here are a couple of photos of Marnie doing what she recently found out that she loved... Relative Work and turning points. DuckDodger, you might be in these. Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckDodger 0 #32 May 9, 2008 Thank you so much. Yes I am in the 3rd pic, on Marnie's left leg alone. Boohoo...qoq Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #33 May 14, 2008 I put together a memorial video that we played at Marnie's services. I thought that some of you might like to see it. This is the Marnie I knew and loved. Marnie's Memorial Video on YouTube Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #35 May 14, 2008 Gary, that was such a beautiful video and Marnie was such a beautiful person. You all have been in my thoughts. I feel so sorry for your loss. Marnie's smile was contagious and her eyes so full of life. With the small amount of time I have spent at FFE, when I saw her picture and heard her name, I knew who she was because she was one of the unforgettables who stood out. Again, you have been in my thoughts and I am so sorry that you lost your love. I hope Tori is doing okay. The video brought tears to my eyes. Blue skies to you, Marnie and Marnie's family and friends.Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #36 August 20, 2008 Today made 4 Months... It's still so hard to believe... Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #37 April 19, 2009 It's hard to believe it's been a year. So much has happened. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Fly free forever. I'll see you again someday. Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corvettedude 0 #38 April 25, 2009 Blue Skies Marnie-miss you.It is possible to get all A's in school and still flunk life~Percy Walker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #39 October 28, 2009 Happy Birthday Marnie... Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #40 October 28, 2009 Another Happy B-Day to Marine and my best to you too, Fletch. Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #41 April 20, 2010 Two years... Tori's a licensed driver now... Hopefully she'll be better than you... ...and learns to check the oil. Marnie's Memorial Video on YouTube Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #42 April 19, 2011 WoW! How can it be 3 years already. There was a time I thought I'd never be happy again after losing you. I'm happy now, I hope you're happy for me. I believe you would be. Tori is a beautiful young woman now. She's starting to take on your stubbornness. She has your smile and seems to have your zest for life. I'm sure you are SO proud as well you should be. She makes us all proud every day. I think about you often... Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalljason 0 #43 April 22, 2011 QuoteI put together a memorial video that we played at Marnie's services. I thought that some of you might like to see it. This is the Marnie I knew and loved. Marnie's Memorial Video on YouTube A beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman. I never met her but I did speak to her on the phone a few times when I sold her my Fusion 210 canopy. I hope and pray that time has begun to heal your pain... Blue Skies, Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #44 June 26, 2013 Your daughter went skydiving... :D Tori Fuller makes her first Skydive Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #45 June 27, 2013 Superfletch Your daughter went skydiving... :D Tori Fuller makes her first Skydive VERY COOL! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,297 #46 June 27, 2013 SuperfletchYour daughter went skydiving... :D Tori Fuller makes her first Skydive When this bumped; I experienced sadness, then joy. Same inner beauty as her mother. Have a great life, Squirt.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
