elltee56 0 #26 July 30, 2008 I just found out about Ahmed a few days ago. My heart is very sad for a great guy and super skydiver. I jumped with Ahmed for a few years at the Christmas boogie at z-Hills. We would always race each other down to the formation to see who coulde get to his slot first. When he would beat me, he always had that great smild behind his face shield while thinking what took me so long. I wish skydiving had mulligans like golf. I can't believe how many friends I have lost to skydiving in the last 11 years since I started. I will hold the memories of Ahmed dear to my heart. I am sure you are organizing in heaven while waiting for all of us to join you...... L.T.You are only as good as you think you are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryBrown 0 #27 April 27, 2009 Today marks the one year anniversary of the loss of a great skydiver, and a great guy, Ahmed Kotb. Raise your glass of Grey Goose vodka, Ahmed's favourite drink, and salute the friend we miss so much. So many pictures, so many stories, so many good memories. And such an unfortunate loss. A very nice red maple tree was planted as a memorial in the fall of 2008, and stands along the waterfront at Budapest Park in Toronto, a few blocks from Ahmed's home. It's here at Ahmed's tree where many of Ahmed's friends meet, to BBQ and remember the good times we've shared. The picture shows the first red pull-up that was put on the tree, but there are now many more hanging from the tree today. Ahmed's parents have recently flown in from Egypt, and very much wish to meet with as many of Ahmed's friends as they can. At the time of this writing, there are plans to have them visit the Skydive Swoop dropzone on Saturday May 2nd at about 2:00pm and will most likely be staying for a couple hours. Please spread the word, as all are invited to attend. Our friend, gone but never forgotten. GB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandro29 0 #28 April 27, 2009 This past Saturday I spent some time in the Montreal wind tunnel, doing some sit flying. It brought back a memory of Ahmed and I trying to learn how to sitfly at 3am in Orlando. I'll never forget his smiling face or his patience. Every time I'd show up at the DZ when Ahmed was doing tandems, I'll always remember those same words he's always say as soon as he'd see me....with a big smile on his face, "Fez, am I happy to see you..." Here is a toast to a great person....cheers Ahmed! If at first you don't succeed....then Skydiving is not for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryBrown 0 #29 April 27, 2010 April 27th 2010, it's been 2 years since you left us. Still as sad today, as it was in 2008. We miss you a lot Ahmed. once again… cheers to Ahmed! GB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushboy 0 #30 April 27, 2010 You are truely loved and missed by all that knew you... If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryBrown 0 #31 April 27, 2011 Wow... three years gone by today, April 27th. We'll never forget that smiling face. Still miss you a ton, my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandro29 0 #32 May 2, 2011 I still have a little picture of him up on my wall..so I still get to see that smiling mug of his regularly. And he is still missed...and always will be. Blue ones to our buddy Ahmed....Cheers If at first you don't succeed....then Skydiving is not for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryBrown 0 #33 April 27, 2012 Unbelievable. Four years gone by. Time goes by so fast. Miss your smile Ahmed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushboy 0 #34 April 27, 2012 Ahmed...You are always missed and thought of often. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
