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PeteS 0
AWWWWW SHIT! One of my _True_ Hero's is gone.
My best memory with Ted was at PIA 2005 and some friends set me up, (unbeknownst to me) for a job interview with him. We talked about some interesting projects I had done and he asked "What kind of equipment do you have in your loft?" I proceeded to list off the two dozen machines and various tool I have. His response was, "Not many guy's are set up like you in the field." I said, "Well Ted, if you want to do factory repairs, ya kinda have to have a factory, right?" then he rubbed his hands together a bit and smiled, "I've never heard it put quite like that, but that's _good_!"
I was thrilled by the compliment from one of the real pioneers of sport parachuting. Ted I know wherever you are you will bringing out the best of everyone around you.
Thanks for the influence, I hope I can live up to it.
My best memory with Ted was at PIA 2005 and some friends set me up, (unbeknownst to me) for a job interview with him. We talked about some interesting projects I had done and he asked "What kind of equipment do you have in your loft?" I proceeded to list off the two dozen machines and various tool I have. His response was, "Not many guy's are set up like you in the field." I said, "Well Ted, if you want to do factory repairs, ya kinda have to have a factory, right?" then he rubbed his hands together a bit and smiled, "I've never heard it put quite like that, but that's _good_!"
I was thrilled by the compliment from one of the real pioneers of sport parachuting. Ted I know wherever you are you will bringing out the best of everyone around you.
Thanks for the influence, I hope I can live up to it.
I've known Ted for ~45 years, got my rigger's license at his loft in Quincy, MA.
I saw him twice in the past month or so, first at the Pioneer's Reunion in Orange, MA, where he was jumping hard, then at the Skydiving Museum event in DC.
Sad.
HW
I saw him twice in the past month or so, first at the Pioneer's Reunion in Orange, MA, where he was jumping hard, then at the Skydiving Museum event in DC.
Sad.
HW
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MajorDad 0
Damn few like him and too few left....
BSBD
Major Dad
CSPA D-579
JerryBaumchen 1,354
None of us will live forever.
I have known Ted for more years than I can remember. One of the few, true Nice Guys in this world.
I had called about two weeks to discuss something and we ended up having a rather long conversation about a number of things.
Truely a loss.
JerryBaumchen
I have known Ted for more years than I can remember. One of the few, true Nice Guys in this world.
I had called about two weeks to discuss something and we ended up having a rather long conversation about a number of things.
Truely a loss.
JerryBaumchen
Another horribly sad & tragic loss in skydiving !
Though everyone is personally affected by losing a friend & collegues, this will absolutely affects everyone !
My husband & I had the opportunity in meeting him with many other admirable friends & jumpers with The Liberty Parachute Team, during Oshkosh Airventures, & vendor party each year held at Skydive Adventure in Omro, WI.
We knew him to be a respected & a respectful, great guy & contributor to the success in the biz/ sport !
The date Oct. 14th will now be remembered as bittersweet for me personally, in skydiving...the date of my 1st skydive 5 years ago, on a Strong Tandem System & the gear my husband has jumped & I have professionally packed the past 5 years !
Our condolences & prayers go out to his family & skyfamily.
Unfortunately we will be saying good bye to another great friend & skydiving mentor, tomorrow.
Bill Bayley, a long time instructor & the 1st to throw my husband out 10 years ago, died Friday !
~ Peaceful Eternal Flights, Ted ~
~ Peaceful Eternal Flights, Bill ~
you will both be remembered & missed, in all our lives, throughout all our days...
Brad & Julie Badtke
***BlueSkies & Safe Landings to you all ***
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I'm just sitting here stunned, having just now heard about the accident. I know that in the coming weeks I'm going to think about calling him or sending him an email, and then remembering that I can't. We had so much about parachutes to talk about.
Ted, gave and gave some more, to the sport, the industry, and the military.
For 50 years.
I will miss him so much.
Ted, gave and gave some more, to the sport, the industry, and the military.
For 50 years.
I will miss him so much.
our condelences for the family and for all Strong Enterprises
We will miss you Ted...
We will miss you Ted...
Arrive Safely
John
John
"An incident has occurred during a Military training exercise. We can make no further comments until the investigation is complete"
wmw999 2,439
RIP, and thanks for my first main and container, my beloved Starlite.
Wendy P.
Wendy P.
There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)
QuoteRIP, and thanks for my first main and container, my beloved Starlite.
Wendy P.
Me too... The Starlite was my first hog.
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What a shock and a tragedy. Recieved my tandem rating from him personally in 1986, he was a great instructor and an even greater man who will be sorely missed.
BSBD Ted
The older I get the less I care who I piss off.
councilman24 37
I think the first time I met Ted, or at least the first time I spent any time with him, was in 1993. I knew his wife Marcie from my home DZ in MI. I was going to be in Orlando for the PIA symposium and she suggested getting together and having dinner with her and Ted. We had great discussion at dinner and Ted was more than interested in the opinions of a basement rigger and weekend jumper. Ted had been given passes to the recently opened wind tunnel and said why don't we go over and try it out. We did. I hadn't been in a wind tunnel and neither had Ted. I got in first and flailed around trying to figure out the wind. Ted got in and turned style like he was still competing.
Over the years though PIA and in other ways Ted was always a gentleman (while still being a skydiver, with all that means, at the same time). In August at the last PIA business meeting Ted was very engaged in many things, including the rigging committee. Always voicing his Strong (pun intended) opinions in that booming voice.
Another among those who will be sorely missed.
My thoughts and prayers to Marcie.
Fly high Ted.
Over the years though PIA and in other ways Ted was always a gentleman (while still being a skydiver, with all that means, at the same time). In August at the last PIA business meeting Ted was very engaged in many things, including the rigging committee. Always voicing his Strong (pun intended) opinions in that booming voice.
Another among those who will be sorely missed.
My thoughts and prayers to Marcie.
Fly high Ted.
I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE
Mike,
This is absolutely heartbreaking news!
He was a great Mentor to many and I was glad to have know him.
He was aways one of my favorite people to run some of my ideas by.
My sincere condolences to all,
MEL
This is absolutely heartbreaking news!
He was a great Mentor to many and I was glad to have know him.
He was aways one of my favorite people to run some of my ideas by.
My sincere condolences to all,
MEL
Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC
www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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