Colgan Air flight 3407
02-13-2009, 09:45 AM
#11
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I knew the Captain Marvin Renslow quite well. I flew with him down in Houston on a few trips and would always get a conversations going with him in the crew room before he transferred to the Q-400.
Marvin was always trying to lighten the mood and have a good time at work while maintaining a solid state of professionalism. He would always be up for cracking a few good jokes with everyone when he could and was always kind to all crewmembers he worked with. Marvin was a fantastic pilot with a heart of gold and was always willing to help out when he could. Cheers to Captain Marvin Renslow!
He will be truly missed. Everyone loved you Marvin, may you rest in peace.
I did not know the other crewmembers (or jumpseater) so if anyone could share some light on them I'm sure we would all appreciate reading some positive words about them.
Marvin was always trying to lighten the mood and have a good time at work while maintaining a solid state of professionalism. He would always be up for cracking a few good jokes with everyone when he could and was always kind to all crewmembers he worked with. Marvin was a fantastic pilot with a heart of gold and was always willing to help out when he could. Cheers to Captain Marvin Renslow!
He will be truly missed. Everyone loved you Marvin, may you rest in peace.
I did not know the other crewmembers (or jumpseater) so if anyone could share some light on them I'm sure we would all appreciate reading some positive words about them.
02-13-2009, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DublinFlyer
Very sad to hear about this loss of our family and friends. If there is anything we at Mesa can do for you all at Colgan - please let us know. We're all in this together, and just as I was saying yesterday in my thread about people bashing Mesa - we should be here to help each other out, and to support one another. This is the very thing I was speaking about.
Lets put our differences, beliefs, name calling and everything else I have seen on this board aside - and lets focus on rebuilding a struggling industry, and helping those at Colgan get through this very tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with 3407's crew and passengers families, and also with those at Colgan. Please - let me know if I can be of assistance, or just if you need someone to talk to. I don't care if you need a buddy pass, or just a friend - I'll be here if someone needs me.
Lets put our differences, beliefs, name calling and everything else I have seen on this board aside - and lets focus on rebuilding a struggling industry, and helping those at Colgan get through this very tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with 3407's crew and passengers families, and also with those at Colgan. Please - let me know if I can be of assistance, or just if you need someone to talk to. I don't care if you need a buddy pass, or just a friend - I'll be here if someone needs me.
02-13-2009, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by OperatorError
It is to my knowledge that this thread was started in Memoriam, not speculation. Let's try not to get into "why" yet and just let everyone grieve.
As like everyone else, I extend any help to those in need and wish the best to the families.
As like everyone else, I extend any help to those in need and wish the best to the families.
02-13-2009, 10:18 AM
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I've known about 3407 for five hours now. I just finished listening to the ATC audio. I'm have been and am still sitting here just stunned.
I flew with Marvin a number of times when he was an FO on the Saab at IAH. You're right, you'd have liked him...a lot. He was a great guy to fly with. Professional, calm, very competent, cautious, and thorough. We flew a three day trip together in October 2006. We had an aborted takeoff in ABI. He handled his responsibilities perfectly, professionally, and proactively, just like a routine simulator evolution. He always displayed great care for his crew and for his passengers. He made my life easy as my FO. I'd have flown with him anytime, anywhere. To his family - if there was something he could have done, I assure you, Marvin tried to do it.
When I fly west for the final time, he's one of the first I'll look for and find. I did not know the rest of the crew. My deepest thoughts and wishes to their family and friends. They could not have made their final flight with anyone finer.
I flew with Marvin a number of times when he was an FO on the Saab at IAH. You're right, you'd have liked him...a lot. He was a great guy to fly with. Professional, calm, very competent, cautious, and thorough. We flew a three day trip together in October 2006. We had an aborted takeoff in ABI. He handled his responsibilities perfectly, professionally, and proactively, just like a routine simulator evolution. He always displayed great care for his crew and for his passengers. He made my life easy as my FO. I'd have flown with him anytime, anywhere. To his family - if there was something he could have done, I assure you, Marvin tried to do it.
When I fly west for the final time, he's one of the first I'll look for and find. I did not know the rest of the crew. My deepest thoughts and wishes to their family and friends. They could not have made their final flight with anyone finer.
02-13-2009, 10:21 AM
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My deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to all the families of the crew and passengers. I have a good friend on the Q based out of EWR and was seriously sick for awhile until I heard from him. Its gonna be hard to fly today.
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