Another pilot gone too soon

[Company Itin]

Just heard a young pilot in Thompson was killed driving into work this morning.

All the best to his family and friends back home, as well as his friends in Thompson.

My thoughts are with everyone.

Hang in there, and take care.

CI

[BigQ]

Indeed. Another pilot narrowly avoided the SUV that ended up killing the pilot. SUV drivers were drunk teens, apparently, playing chicken with oncoming cars (so the grapevine says).

The victim was a really REALLY nice dude, pleasant to be around, and a hard worker. I had the privilege to meet him. This is a really sad day.

DON'T EFFING DRINK AND DRIVE.

RIP mon vieux.

BigQ

[ei ei owe]

Very sad news. YTH is a tight pilot community and this loss will be felt throughout.

[username:]

[North Shore]

Name or initials, please, anyone?

ETA: Senseless. My sincere condolences to the family and crew at Missinippi...

[Sulako]

http://www.thompsoncitizen.net/article/ ... sion-on-pr


Missinippi Airways pilot believed killed in head-on collision on PR 391
Four occupants injured in other vehicle

Thompson RCMP continue to investigate a fatality early this morning after a two-vehicle head-on collision that occurred approximately two kilometres north of Thompson on Provincial Route 391.

One adult male, the sole occupant of one vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, and four occupants of the other vehicle sustained various non life-threatening injuries, said Sgt. Rob Collen, Thompson RCMP detachment media spokesman. The accident was reported around 7 a.m.

Alcohol and speed are being examined as factors in the accident, Collen said.

The identity of the deceased driver is not being released at this time pending notification of next-of-kin, Collen said, however, several sources have told the Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News the person killed in the accident is a young pilot with Missinippi Airways, which is headquartered in The Pas.

The Thompson Airport is not far from the scene of the fatal accident.

No charges have been laid at this time and the investigation is continuing with the assistance of an RCMP collision analyst, Collen said.

[2.5milefinal]

That sucks.
My thoughts to the family and friends.
...there is something about drinking and driving or just driving like an idiot that 'gets' me...it is way to easy to take someone else out

[TopperHarley]

That's terrible news. I can't believe that all the drunk idiots were not injured, and it's the innocent guy who gets killed. Really sad

[genetic jack hammer]

Very sad indeed...

[The Old Fogducker]

That's terrible news. I can't believe that all the drunk idiots were not injured, and it's the innocent guy who gets killed. Really sad

And when the driver goes to court, he'll get off with a promise to attend an alcohol treatment centre for 30 days and abstain from booze, and be out on the street really soon all ready to do it again.

Do I hear ... "Oh, but Foggy, its a social problem symptomatic of our treatment of today's young people who feel they have nowhere to turn to get an even break because all the opportunity in this country has been sucked up already. They were so desperately lacking in a sense of self-worth, they could only get a feeling of accomplishment by playing chicken, what do you expect?"

A very tragic situation, and my heart goes out to the family of this young man whose life was senselessly cut short because of the behavior of a drunk getting behind the wheel.

The Old Fogducker

[Doc]

My thoughts are with this lad's family and friends.

[CGZMT]

Another sad loss for Northern MB. Once again we lose a friend, fellow pilot, and one heck of a great guy!

My condolances to his friends, family and his coworkers!

[futboler14]

I had the privilege of sitting next to Simon at the aerocourse in Winnipeg a couple months back. I could tell instantly he was very intelligent and awesome person.

Thinking of you buddy.

CG

[shitdisturber]

That's terrible news. I can't believe that all the drunk idiots were not injured, and it's the innocent guy who gets killed. Really sad

Sadly that's invarariably what happens. The drunken idiots walk away; only one of whom will spend a ridiculously small amount of time in jail, and the innocent bystander pays with his life.

[lost in the north]

Condolances to family,friends and co workers

[grimey]

http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/manitob ... 71766.html

Two charged in fatal crash

By Chris Kitching, WINNIPEG SUN

Last Updated: 22nd January 2010, 9:48am

Impaired driving charges have been laid against an alleged driver in a northern Manitoba crash, which killed a 24-year-old man Thursday morning, RCMP say.

Mounties have also charged the suspected driver and a passenger for allegedly lying to investigators during questioning.

Police identified the crash victim as Simon Julien of Thompson.

Julien died when his 2007 Honda Civic collided head-on with a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Provincial Road 391, about two kilometres north of Thompson, RCMP said.

The alleged driver of the Jeep, 19-year-old Tyson David Tyler Brightnose, of Thompson, is charged with impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, driving over .08 causing death, driving over .08 causing bodily harm, and two counts each of breach of probation and breach of recognizance, RCMP said.

Brightnose is also charged with public mischief for allegedly attempting to mislead investigators, police said.

So is a 16-year-old boy, who RCMP said was a passenger in the Jeep.

The youth gave investigators false information about who was driving at the time of the crash, RCMP said.

Brightnose remains in custody, police said.

[Nark]

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and to those who briefly knew him.





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[props ahead]

SJ was an amazing person and I know he will be missed by all who knew him.....I had the pleasure of working with him and my most sincere thoughts go out to his family.



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[V1CUT]

Simon Julien left us January 21st 2010 at 24 years old in a car accident 2km north of Thompson. He was a Pilot with Missinippi Airways and made a huge impression on anyone he came into contact with. Please view his facebook page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4 ... 413&ref=nf I am setting up a Simon Julien fund for his family to use and set up a pilot scholarship in his name and show Thompson support in this tragic time, I ask that you forward this to all your friends, contacts, and family. The Places you can donate /send your donations to is : Assiniboine credit union in Thompson an account is set up their for the Simon Julien Fund or Simon Julien Fund c/o Polar Laundry at #7 – 56 Copper Road Thompson Mb, R8N 0V6 (please do not send cash) 204-778-8994 or you can call Rene Sanche 204-677-4491. Polar laundry is also going to be putting a wash all your clothes day open from 6 am – 10pm Saturday January 30 2010, all money made from wash and fold service and put into the machines that day will be donated to the Simon Julien Fund so please show your support either by dropping laundry off or doing your own. Even if you do not have laundry please stop by to donate. If there are any other businesses/people in Thompson that would like to collect donations please email me at rsanche@polarsuites.ca .

[kevind]

My girlfriend lives in Snow Lake... 1/2 between Thompson and Flin Flon

Last summer there was a warning in town about people doing this and also 3 cars boxing people in

Crazy.....

[. ._]

Normally, I'm pretty easy on young kids being stupid kids. But when I was 19 I was never THAT stupid.

I think we have a recidivist on our hands. Let's save some cash and go with Nark's idea. If grimey gets banned. I have the pic on my hard drive now... just so ya know.

My condolences.

-istp

[chancellor]

F'n bogs. RIP Julien! Stand up guy!

[grover]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Simon was the best coworker you could ask for. The best kind of friend you could be lucky enough to stumble upon. I'm not speaking for all of us,but i know that we all feel the same. we're all grieving. There's really not more I can say. except Thanks.

[Highflyinpilot]

My condolences to friends and family of Simon Julien.


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[Sulako]

I have removed a half-dozen posts and edited several others. Posting condolences is relevant in this thread - revenge plans against the perps are not appropriate for this particular thread. Please keep in mind that the young pilot's family might be reading this. We are united in mourning a loss, and remembering a good young man.