Passing of a gentleman
11-14-2007, 03:21 PM
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Passing of a gentleman
Flew with this gentleman when based in MSY. Just proves to me that ALPA isn't just about the money. His contributions to safety are many. He will be missed.
CAPTAIN LOUIS MERAUX MCNAIR November 17, 1937 - November 10, 2007 Captain Louis Meraux McNair passed away on Saturday November 10, 2007 peacefully at home in Marietta, Georgia after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Captain McNair was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 17, 1937 to the late, Spencer Butterfield McNair and the late Beryl Hornsby McNair. He graduated from Fortier High School and Tulane University both in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Captain McNair learned to fly airplanes at the Hobley Maynard Flying School at the Lake Front Airport in New Orleans. He then taught flying at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbanna, Illinois. He served in the United States Army. Louis was hired by Delta Air Lines on December 18, 1961. There he continued his flying career based in New Orleans, Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia. During his career with Delta, he flew the Convair 440 and 340, DC-6, DC-7, DC-8, DC-9, B727, B757, B767 and L-1011. He cherished his flying career and enjoyed his fellow pilots. In the early 1960's, Captain McNair became interested in air safety and served on various committees on the local, regional, national and international levels for the Airline Pilots Association. In the early 1970's, he was awarded the Airline Pilots Association's highest safety award for his dedicated work in many areas. In 1991, he was awarded the Scroll of Merit, which is the highest award by the International Federation of Airline Pilots. During Captain McNair's air safety work with the Airline Pilots Association, he worked tirelessly to investigate accidents and other important committees to make the skies safer. He was dedicated to making aviation a safe way of travel. He started the ALPA accident investigation school and served as Executive Central Air Safety Chairman. Louis was a member and elder of Parkway Presbyterian Church in Metairie, Louisiana and Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Georgia. He is survived by his loving wife, Candace Alexander McNair; his daughter, Melinda Darcy McNair Bond; his son-in-law, Victor Scott Bond; his cherished grandchildren, Victor Clayton Bond, Allison Alexander Bond, Lauren Neal Bond and Meredith McNair Bond , all of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also survived by many cousins in Houma, Louisiana. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers who made his life as comfortable as possible for the last few years; James Powell, Vince Anderson, Eric Parks Jr., Merritt Ashburne, Lynell Coleman and Compassionate Hospice. The family also thanks Dr. Frank Puhalovich and Dr. Lewis Kriteman for their fine care. We also want to thank these loyal friends for their continuing love and support; Stuart Hanzman, Anthony Smith, Annette D'Arcy, Kim Savage, Rocco Vizzari, Jeremy Hinman, Pat Allegra and the Happy Rocks. We wish to thank the family and friends who have stood by Captain McNair throughout his life. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 pm on Friday November 16, 2007 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta, Georgia 30062. The Rev. Dr. Bob Bullock will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Eastminster Presbyterian Church for the Barnabus Fund or the American Parkinson Disease Association, Georgia Chapter, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta GA 30359. Cremation Society of the SOUTH is in charge of arrangements (770) 420-5557.
CAPTAIN LOUIS MERAUX MCNAIR November 17, 1937 - November 10, 2007 Captain Louis Meraux McNair passed away on Saturday November 10, 2007 peacefully at home in Marietta, Georgia after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Captain McNair was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 17, 1937 to the late, Spencer Butterfield McNair and the late Beryl Hornsby McNair. He graduated from Fortier High School and Tulane University both in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Captain McNair learned to fly airplanes at the Hobley Maynard Flying School at the Lake Front Airport in New Orleans. He then taught flying at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbanna, Illinois. He served in the United States Army. Louis was hired by Delta Air Lines on December 18, 1961. There he continued his flying career based in New Orleans, Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia. During his career with Delta, he flew the Convair 440 and 340, DC-6, DC-7, DC-8, DC-9, B727, B757, B767 and L-1011. He cherished his flying career and enjoyed his fellow pilots. In the early 1960's, Captain McNair became interested in air safety and served on various committees on the local, regional, national and international levels for the Airline Pilots Association. In the early 1970's, he was awarded the Airline Pilots Association's highest safety award for his dedicated work in many areas. In 1991, he was awarded the Scroll of Merit, which is the highest award by the International Federation of Airline Pilots. During Captain McNair's air safety work with the Airline Pilots Association, he worked tirelessly to investigate accidents and other important committees to make the skies safer. He was dedicated to making aviation a safe way of travel. He started the ALPA accident investigation school and served as Executive Central Air Safety Chairman. Louis was a member and elder of Parkway Presbyterian Church in Metairie, Louisiana and Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Georgia. He is survived by his loving wife, Candace Alexander McNair; his daughter, Melinda Darcy McNair Bond; his son-in-law, Victor Scott Bond; his cherished grandchildren, Victor Clayton Bond, Allison Alexander Bond, Lauren Neal Bond and Meredith McNair Bond , all of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also survived by many cousins in Houma, Louisiana. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers who made his life as comfortable as possible for the last few years; James Powell, Vince Anderson, Eric Parks Jr., Merritt Ashburne, Lynell Coleman and Compassionate Hospice. The family also thanks Dr. Frank Puhalovich and Dr. Lewis Kriteman for their fine care. We also want to thank these loyal friends for their continuing love and support; Stuart Hanzman, Anthony Smith, Annette D'Arcy, Kim Savage, Rocco Vizzari, Jeremy Hinman, Pat Allegra and the Happy Rocks. We wish to thank the family and friends who have stood by Captain McNair throughout his life. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 pm on Friday November 16, 2007 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta, Georgia 30062. The Rev. Dr. Bob Bullock will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Eastminster Presbyterian Church for the Barnabus Fund or the American Parkinson Disease Association, Georgia Chapter, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta GA 30359. Cremation Society of the SOUTH is in charge of arrangements (770) 420-5557.
11-15-2007, 09:57 AM
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Sounds like a really great man. Additionally, I liked your comment regarding ALPA - If I am ever lucky enough to fly for my wages I would love to get involved with ALPA on the safety end of things. Great post - thank you.
11-15-2007, 10:11 PM
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Lou McNair
Lou was in demand as a speaker, explaining the safety of air travel to many people who, in those days, had never flown. Our Marketing department was eager to arrange his appearance on a radio talk show, at a Rotary Club, etc. all of which he did without pay. He had the credibility of a true expert.
