ypelchat 0 #1 August 19, 2013 We lost a great skydiver, Mario Richard. He died this morning, in Italy. Many will remember him for his involvement in the IMAX movie Adrenaline, the Science of Risk. Blue skies my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowpole 1 #2 August 19, 2013 Blue skies Mario and all of our love and support to you Steph. Skydive Moab. PatDarwin's Watching! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #3 August 19, 2013 ypelchat We lost a great skydiver, Mario Richard. He died this morning, in Italy. Like, car accident? Heart attack? Or "XXX went in in the Dolomites over the weekend. " from basejumper.com? A well known jumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #4 August 19, 2013 Happened in the Dolomites, yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowpole 1 #5 August 19, 2013 I don't know the details but, I think he was proximity flying and something happenend ? He was the most conservitave / experienced flyer I've ever met. Engine or none he could fly it.Darwin's Watching! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 August 19, 2013 Damm... BSBD Mario. We lost a great one.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowpole 1 #7 August 19, 2013 AgreedDarwin's Watching! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowpole 1 #8 August 20, 2013 I'm afraid of heights and have about 9k jumps. Always promised myself I would never base. I just did Mary's pca for his memory at sunset . You will be missed. ( and the BASE jump scared the shit out of meDarwin's Watching! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #9 August 20, 2013 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/sports/mario-richard-base-jumper-and-sky-diver-dies-at-47.html?_r=0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bilt2ride 0 #10 August 22, 2013 BSBD Fly free brother.If this is your first night, you have to fight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangdiver 1 #11 August 22, 2013 Never met him that I know of...but...I had a chance to jump one of the very first wingsuits...I was too tall for that suit...never jumped one yet...but sure plan to before I get too old. That being said, I've flown anything I could get my hands on...it really sucks to lose such a pioneer in the sport of wingsuiting. It brings to mind the last words of Otto Lilienthal... "sacrifices must be made" Fly Free my brother of the air... BSBD hangdiver "Mans got to know his limitations" Harry Callahan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #12 August 19, 2014 1 year already. Gone, but not forgotten. Blue sky my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
