Conair Tanker Down

[Beaver Driver]

The flags at the Saskatchewan Fire Bases are at half mast in honour of the pilots killed in this crash.

[Krashman]

BT you'll be missed. All those coffees across the street and who can forget the potato peeler story! We'll be praying for your family.

[DC6driver]

The first time I met Tim was as a 22 year old new hire at Conair. He had introduced himself and welcomed me and I started asking questions about the Dash 7 which we had at the time. He offered to show me the aircraft which I was in awe of. I was expecting a quick once over as this senior captain must have more important things to do than show a new guy around. An hour later my head was swimming in all the cool little details a young guy is thirsty for and I couldn't believe the time and energy he was giving to me.

This experience shows exactly how Tim mentored myself and everyone below him. Through all the small and large trials and difficulties this profession brings Tim was a friend and teacher always. I cannot fully express the priceless and lasting impact he has had on so many brethren.

I birddogged Tim through countless fires in the years after that first meeting. In the coordinated dance over the fire he was one of the best. When I would hear his voice calling 5 minutes back from being over head my fire, I felt pride and relief as I knew he was going to make my job a heck of a lot easier.

May he forever be at peace

[snoopy]

What a nice post DC6driver.

Peace.
Kirsten B.

[Ogee]

The first time I met Tim was as a 22 year old new hire at Conair. He had introduced himself and welcomed me and I started asking questions about the Dash 7 which we had at the time. He offered to show me the aircraft which I was in awe of. I was expecting a quick once over as this senior captain must have more important things to do than show a new guy around. An hour later my head was swimming in all the cool little details a young guy is thirsty for and I couldn't believe the time and energy he was giving to me.

This experience shows exactly how Tim mentored myself and everyone below him. Through all the small and large trials and difficulties this profession brings Tim was a friend and teacher always. I cannot fully express the priceless and lasting impact he has had on so many brethren.

I birddogged Tim through countless fires in the years after that first meeting. In the coordinated dance over the fire he was one of the best. When I would hear his voice calling 5 minutes back from being over head my fire, I felt pride and relief as I knew he was going to make my job a heck of a lot easier.

May he forever be at peace

Well said. A beautiful tribute.

[RVgrin]

Link to thread in support of victim's family: viewtopic.php?f=54&t=66650&start=0

[McPhoo]

Does anyone have the info on the memorial for Brian? I thought I saw in a newspaper that it was Aug 14 but not sure on that or where. I used to work at Conair but didn't know him. I just feel like I would like to go and show support.

[aviator2010]

1PM Aug 14th

[bubba070]

Does anyone have the info on the memorial for Brian? I thought I saw in a newspaper that it was Aug 14 but not sure on that or where. I used to work at Conair but didn't know him. I just feel like I would like to go and show support.

A service honoring Brian Tilley’s life will take place on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 1:00pm. It will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which is located at 14325 – 53rd Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta

[McPhoo]

Thanks for the replies. Gonna be there...

[DC6driver]

A memorial service for Tim Whiting will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday,
September 22nd. The memorial will take place at the Christian Life Assembly
Church located at 21277 56th Ave in Langley, British Columbia.

The service is open to all those who would like to attend.