JetPipeOverht

This is the hardest part of being a professional, very unique to our industry and military, creates a bond between all of us on the 'job'. They will all be missed and pressing on is just what we do. Cheers.

The Juice

Marvin did love to play drums on the yoke clip

whiskey72

Whiskey Pilots grieve with you my friends. Indeed a sad day for your pilot group, company and the families of all involved. May you all fly on with your heads high to honor all those lost.

Although I knew none of the crew, we were over BUF, just out of YYZ, when asked to help listen up. The skies were darker and the ride much more quiet.

Know that we all mourn your loss and will fly on with honor in respect of your coworkers and friends.

My deepest Thoughts and Prayers to those of flight 3407 and those who remember.

Whiskey72

⌐ AV8OR WANNABE

Our thought and prayers go to all passengers, the crew and their families.

I must say what hit me the hardest was the 9/11 widow who was on the flight... That family has been through one tragedy after another...


Beverly Eckert

Eckert was the widow of September 11 victim Sean Rooney, who died in the World Trade Center.

After the 2001 terrorist attacks, Eckert co-founded "Voices of September 11," an advocacy group for survivors and 9/11 families. She had a reputation as a strong campaigner of 9/11 families. She was involved in protests leading to more land for a Ground Zero memorial, working on the 9/11 Commission's Family Steering Committee and pushing for a victims' families compensation fund.

A resident of Connecticut, Eckert was traveling to Buffalo for a weekend celebration of what would have been her husband's 58th birthday.

MUFAZA

I speak on behalf of all my fellow Airborne Law Enforcement brothers and sisters and send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of all who perished on Colgan flight 3407. We too would like to extend our services to those who may need it. Please PM me if I can help in any way, shape or form. RIP and may our eyes always continue to look skyward, for they will always be looking down on us.

skidmark

Well I have prayed for his family and drank to his memory and friendship and I still can't watch the news. Marvin was one of my favorite f.o.'s when he flew with me. He was the first person I would talk to in the crew room in a crowed room. Everyone in IAH knows what I am talking about. No one will forget Marvin.

atpwannabe

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the surviving members of the passengers and crew. In addition, my thoughts and prayers for all who are employed by Colgan. As a lover of aviation and a member of its family, I feel a deep sense of loss. It as though I've lost an immediate family member.


May their souls REST in PEACE and RISE in GLORY!!!!



Marcus
(atp)

Herbie

First off, my deepest sympathy and condolences to those that lost a loved one or friend on Colgan 3407 last night. While I ddin't know anyone on the airplane, I have a few pals at Colgan and my thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this horrible tragedy.

I have spent a good part of the day reading the posts and watching the news, and I had to take a moment of pause to reflect on why I/We do this as well as reflect on the way I have conducted myself as an airline pilot. Hearing all of the kind words said about the crew and the jumpseater, I can't help but wonder how I would be remembered if it were me. I have to say that it is times like these that make me want to perform my job even better than I am now. That is not to say I don't or haven't, and I have always considered myself a safe and proficiant pilot, but there is always room to better ourselves, if for nothing else, than for those who have lost their lives doing what we all love to do.

No matter what equipment you fly or who you fly it for, take a moment the next time you get in your seat and remember why you are there and the ones not fortunate enough to be there with you. Remember the lessons that they have taught us and enjoy every second you get to spend up there, because you never know what may happen. Enjoy it while you can, and hug your family even tighter every chance you get to see them. And to the pax and crew of Colgan 3704, God Speed and may you all Rest In Peace. To all of us left behind, take care of yourselves and fly safe.

AR
Waterskier
07-Present

lear 31 pilot

I Flew with the FO back during her primary training, what a small world, my condolences to all the families effected it is a real tragedy.

577nitro

This is so very true. I remember the first time I found out about fellow pilot and friend who didn't make it back. It really shook me up, the realization this is for keeps and not a game. Over the years more friends have folded their wings forever, it hasn't gotten any easier to deal with, never will, but I realized its part the job, and the life of an aviator. Tail winds for the crew on their final journey.