winsor 236 #1 February 21, 2007 I just received word that Richard Hutchinson succumbed to cancer yesterday. He was the prime mover of the Skydog Skydiving Club, which is dedicated to having safe, fun skydives with jumpers of all experience levels. The club had gone dormant as his health took priority. I am honored to have known him as a friend, and feel lucky to have spent such time with him as I could. He was one of the good guys, and he will be missed. BSBD, Winsor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #2 February 21, 2007 QuoteI just received word that Richard Hutchinson succumbed to cancer yesterday. He was the prime mover of the Skydog Skydiving Club, which is dedicated to having safe, fun skydives with jumpers of all experience levels. The club had gone dormant as his health took priority. I am honored to have known him as a friend, and feel lucky to have spent such time with him as I could. He was one of the good guys, and he will be missed. BSBD, Winsor Damn...we are dropping like flies. Go easy Hutch. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #3 February 21, 2007 Sorry for your loss, Windsor! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #4 February 21, 2007 QuoteHe was the prime mover of the Skydog Skydiving Club, which is dedicated to having safe, fun skydives with jumpers of all experience levels. The club had gone dormant as his health took priority. I never got to meet Hutch in person, but we corresponded about the Skydogs and he made me the area rep for FL. Rocky Evans' old dz, Flagler Aviation, was a certified Dog Zone. Just another hole in my heart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,445 #5 February 21, 2007 Woof. Hutch was a really good guy, and will leave a hole here. He hadn't been jumping much lately, because he was too busy doing other things, rather than just waiting. Wendy W.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) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #6 February 26, 2007 Attached is the only photo I have of Hutch. With the bandana and sunglasses, it doesn't do much to identify him. He was a great guy, and we've known this day was coming from as long as a year ago, but it's still a shock. About six months ago he showed up at Skydive Houston and was giving away all his old skydiving t-shirts, magazines and jumpsuits. So we knew the time was getting closer. Hutch served as a lieutenent in the Army in Vietnam. RIP 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #7 February 27, 2007 Heard of the Skydog Skydiving Club when in Snohomish WA from the Seattle Skydivers there. Never met Hutch, but knew he started the whole mess of "The first word in funnel is fun" stuff. I remember my initiation jump into the club and stil hold my card. SD #626. Thanks Hutch for making a then newbie feel welcomed and loved. Still have my Skydog Skydiving mug and t-shirt. "Wuffo?" "Becuzican!" Cool guy. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #8 February 27, 2007 Hey John, Was this the same "Hutch" that jumped sometimes at Skydive Houston in the late 90's? It's hard to tell from the picture.____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 February 27, 2007 QuoteWas this the same "Hutch" that jumped sometimes at Skydive Houston in the late 90's? It's hard to tell from the picture. Yes. Skydive Houston has been his "home" drop zone as far as I know, for quite some time. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mauxlester 0 #10 February 28, 2007 Oh man...I just got the notice too. I haven't seen Hutch in a few years (mostly saw him at Z-hills), but he was quite the guy! We used to trade military stories...and he always had some to tell. I'm going to miss him. I'll look for some other photos. I know I have some around the campfire in Z-hills. Mo Lester Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mauxlester 0 #11 February 28, 2007 Some pictures of Hutch. The woman on the right is my wife, Rox. I apologize, I don't remember the name of the woman on the left that Hutch was with. Sorry. Mo Lester Mo@FriedPenguin.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schwede 0 #12 April 11, 2007 I got word yesterday that the great man had passed away, due to a email for his memorial service in texas. It is very sad to see this happened but I am glad to have know Skydog. As you say this was the man with the focus on safe and happy skydives, always giving away good vibes. The last time I met him and his swedish girlfriend, I had the opportunity to hire him as an LO at the Hercules Boogie in Sweden - and he really worked his ass off to keep his bunch ( +100 kg) very happy and satisfied. I will really really miss him and his bear hugs WooffSchwede "Das Leben ist schön, nicht immer aber immer öfter" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastfaller2 2 #13 February 21, 2019 Its been awhile Hutch but I still remember - Woof Woof! Sydog205 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastfaller2 2 #14 February 21, 2020 Another Year - Still Remember Hutch! Woof Woof! Skydog205 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
