That is so true Chris.
Wow is all I can say to what i have read here. I never knew Roger, I waited 13 years to finally make my first tandem (May 2007). Everyone's stories make me wish even more that I would have came down a little earlier and had the opportunity to meet him.
I give a lot of credit to Rook, Missy and the entire staff for making SDC what it is. I am sure times were very difficult in the beginning but this dropzone has become home for many of us beginners. It seems like, no matter what happens on a jump, when you land on the ground, there is someone there to help you out. Even if your looking at both your main and reserve and you off in some plowed over cornfield as Johnny Z shows up to see if your alright and in need of a ride!