faulknerwn 38 #1 May 11, 2012 I am sad to share that long time Texas skydiver Mike Ware passed away today from lung cancer. I have many fond memories of Mike, from his stories of buying his first rig back in the 60s for $30 and having Mike McGowan cut holes in it to make it high performance, to doing my first demo with him and following him in downwind into a high school football stadium. I had my first reserve ride on his nice pink PD 143 reserve as well ( me and at least 3 other people he loaned his rig too! It was a good reserve ). I'm sorry I didn't have time to get down to see him one last time. BSBD Mike. See you on the other side Wendy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScratchTX 0 #2 May 11, 2012 Mike was on my first 4-stack; my proud 100th jump. Also there at the memorial for my first skydiver friend's passing (Zara) -- somehow I ended up hanging out with him and Wendy, sharing the understanding that while of course losing anyone is cause for grief, it is not a reason to ask WHY or rail against the "shit happens" factor -- we live, we die and life goes on. Vietnam vet, general good guy, sad to not get a chance to see him again -- but that is what we do. Blue skies, Mlke. --Scratch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #3 May 12, 2012 I have many fond memories of hanging and jumping with Mike. He was a great guy and a terrific friend. I'll never forget our jump into the Texas Tech stadium. What a hoot!! Blue skies, Mike.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
