Sad day at UPS
 

The IPA Executive Board and staff are deeply saddened to report the death of B727 Captain Rob Lucka. Rob was on medical leave since June 2006 when he was diagnosed with cancer. He died Sunday, July 22 after being moved to St. Vincent’s Hospice. He was surrounded by family and friends. Funeral arrangements are pending. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rob’s wife, Gayle, and two children, Taylor (15) and Grace (4 mos).
Crewmembers can still sign a special photo of the B727 in flight that was to be given to Rob and his family. The picture will remain in the Crew Ready Room for most of the day. It will be given to the family in the coming days.
Additionally, expressions of Sympathy may be sent to:
325 Pickwick Ct.
Noblesville, IN. 46062.

Sorry to hear about the death of B727 Captain Rob Lucka. I hope you don't mind but I have a question about how information is disseminated when a crewmember is seriously ill or dies. Does UPS allow a picture to be viewed of the crewmember? The reason I ask is when we get a notification (FCIF) of a crewmember who died or is ill FedEx will not allow a picture to be associated with that crewmembers name. I have written several times requesting that we can look up the crewmembers ID photo on the secure side of the web site so we can determine if we ever flew with the person. Many times I read the name and it sounds familiar but I can't put a face with the name. If I had access to a photo it might make the difference on whether I send a card or assistance to the family. Just wondering how this is handled at UPS.

To the west young man we must all fly one day. Very sorry to hear about friend.............

I seem to recall meeting Capt. Lucka when I was a co-op there...when was his DOH?

Bless his wife and young children...

My regrets to the family of our cargo brother and the smoothest of sailings on the other side.

God bless,

U2Fdx

To the family, his friends and fellow crew members, my deepest sympathies.

CAVU till we meet again brother.

FAJ

Rob's picture is on the front page of the IPA website, along with all pertinent information about where the memorial service will take place, address for his family, etc. I'm not sure if UPS will announce this, or post this on the corporate website....I haven't seen anything as of yet.

Even though I never met Rob, I kinda feel like I know him because of the union (IPA) website, and the updates on his condition. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends. God bless.

Fair skies and following winds my friend. Godspeed to you and yours.

Jan 95....
Are you coming back to Brown? Some have.

Same here; I kept reading all the updates on his condition hoping he'd improve. I remember there's also another gentleman who had flu or some kind of virus that spread to his heart and now he needs a new heart. Really puts thing in perspective on how quickly things can change in life. May God bless his soul and his family.

Jan 95 means he probably upgraded in 2005, right? If so, then I *did* meet him as he went through GS. This loss is tragic...especially for his young children.

I would certainly love to come work for UPS...I have since I was a kid and realized I could fly airplanes for a living and still live in Kentucky. Just gotta start getting that TPIC...and get a few folks on APC to quit thinking it was me flaming you guys during contract negotiations.

From all your Purple Brethren....RIP.

Sorry for your loss.

Haz

The IPA rep at large placed a 727 picture to be signed in the ASG, similar to the ones used for retirement. She is going to deliver it to the family this week.

God Bless