John S. Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I did my last flight two weeks ago.Here's a short video my son made of that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nozel Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 JohnHappy retirement from a Vancouver fellow airBC'er.It was always a pleasure to work with you from my maintainer's perspective.Happy and safe riding into the future!Rolf ZellMTC YVR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Hudson Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 A Happy Retirement John...it is a fine thing indeed to be able to retire and pursue those things which one may not have had time for. Flying is such a terrific way to spend one's time around the sun, but when the last landing comes you have another life waiting - welcome to retirement; - enjoy!Very best,Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 John,Welcome to "Dotland". Don summed it up so well, (above),............... another life to thrill and amaze you. I can only hope that what waits for you will be as entertaining and fulfilling as what has past. Live with your memories, not for your memories, and enjoy what you have earned...another life full of good health and unending happiness.Best wishes,Kip and Scuba02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Congrats on making it out alive!Live long and prosper!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inchman Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Congratulations, John.What a spectacular tribute that your son put together. Have a great retirement.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manwest Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Congraulations enjoy you new life, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerPete Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 John,Congrats on reaching this new milestone in your aviation career and in life. Not so much an end but a transition to a new relationship with the profession that has captivated us all for so long. As Don suggests, perhaps it also allows more room and time to explore some of the other interests in life. Cheers,Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Fantastic!! Best of luck on your retirement!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Congratulations Captain John! That was a very nice tribute your son made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDR Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Congratulations John and happy retirement.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Great video.Congratulations on a long and safe career. Enjoy your well earned retirement!bd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Congratulations! I hope you have a great retirement - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 What a terrific video your son made for you! Yessir! Congratulations... I hope you enjoy your retirement all you can!Cheers mate Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks for washing the plane before you returned it. Enjoy the Retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Congratulations on a great career! I hope you hang around here with the rest of the "dots". I've always enjoyed your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbi Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks for sharing that great video with us, very well done!And, congratulations on what seems to have been a very happy and fulfilling carreer, you have great cheerleaders!Happy retirement, John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 John when I was a teenager in early March 1991 you flew me from YVR-YYJ in a brand-new DH8 (GABO). I used to get my 'logbook' signed when our family traveled- your name is in there, and so is your Air BC business card from the time. I recall you saying as I passed you my book, "you should've come up before we left- you could have sat in the Jumpseat for the flight!"I've been at Jazz for 9 years now, soon going to be 40... not trying to make you feel old or anything Congrats. Enjoy retirement!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD2 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 John,Certainly it is a fantastic achievement to have led a life pursuing your passion, but quite another to have captured the love and admiration of your family to celebrate with you so befittingly. Congratulations, you must be very proud of your son for making this touching tribute, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Foxtrot Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 John It has been a pleasure, and an honor working with a man of your caliber ! I did have the experience of riding in your jump seat. I left with the feeling you get when you witness a man and a machine become one. Your family has good reason to be proud of you. Truly a class act ! Tony ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIP Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 That was an amazing sendoff.Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neon laptop Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Congrads on the retirement John....It was great flyin with you....happy retirement you'll love it !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I can't add much except to say that the video was very touching and struck a chord with me. Congratulations on your retirement John and on beginning the next phase of your life, whatever that may be. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyinghigh Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Cool video. I think I saw a Thomas Cook ID as well, so I take it you got your hands on a 757 a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks for all your kind thoughts and comments.It is always fun when someone says they remember when you signed their logbook. Canoehead that "brand new" DH8 GABO is probably still around isn't it?Yes, flyinghigh, I did get my hands on the 757 for a while. A very short while. JohnP.S. For those that thought my son Reid did a good job on the video - Thanks. If you wouldn't mind you can really help him out by send a few dollars to his Movember drive (mobro.co/reidabook ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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