I am new to this sport...I only have 35 jumps. But those 35 jumps were, in no small way, inspired by Roger Nelson. I am thankful for the opportunity to have jumped with him a number of times, including my AFP Level 1 and my ceremonial Graduation Jump. He was an incredible man. Everything from his unwavering enthusiam for the sport to his deep spiritual conviction made him an irreplacable icon in the our tight community. I will continue to jump at SDC. And before every jump I will remember the directive that Roger would tell every newbie--"Relax your shoulders".
My heart goes out to his beloved children Rook and Missy. May God give them strength through these sad times.
Rob Green