ccowden 0 #1 September 14, 2004 It was a year ago today that we lost Tommy to a landing accident. At first I didn't think that this day would be any different than the 364 previous, but it is. It has been a tough year for me personally, and I am sure that more tough times lie ahead, but I have made it through with the love and support of my friends and family. I just wanted to say thank you to all who have been there for me and have been a friend to me when I needed it most. You may not even realize you did it, but believe me, just knowing someone is there and cares for me is the greatest blessing of all. I have been very fortunate to have made so many great friends in this sport and I am thankful for every single one. This past year has certainly been no exception. I feel truly blessed. It is hard to not have Tommy here physically and sometimes it just downright hurts. But I know he is always with me in each day and on every jump. It is hard to believe that it has been a full year since I last saw him in the sky with me or could reach out and touch him. And even though he is always with me in spirit, I would give anything to be able to give him one more hug! So, on this day, remember Tommy if you knew him. Pause to think of him even if you didn't. And take time to appreciate all of your friends who are still here with you. To everyone who has been a friend to me or reached out in some way; Thank you! I love you all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #2 September 14, 2004 QuotePause to think of him even if you didn't. And take time to appreciate all of your friends who are still here with you. Even though I've never met Tommy (or anyone on here) I still think it's proper I take some time out today to remember out of respect. I give vibes to everyone who knew him as today must be hard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #3 September 14, 2004 Sounds like he was a great person. I am sorry for the loss to everyone who knew him. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #4 September 14, 2004 ...be at peace Chris... Friendship always endures........... remember.... " we are not human beings having a spiritual experience,,, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.".. Tielhard d. Chardin... and as you have noticed,,, Tommys spirit is still with you...and with anyone with whom he shared the sky, time on a dropzone, or a ride to altitude.skydive softly skydive often skydive with friends jimmy o[:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #6 September 14, 2004 I know it's been tough on you Chris. You have found some very positive ways to deal with your loss, and remember your dear friend, and I think that is beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #7 September 14, 2004 I wish I could have met Tommy. What an awsome guy he must have been. And he was blessed to have a friend like you, Chris. Blue skies, Tommy! And hang in there Chris. You are loved by many! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #8 September 14, 2004 When my husband and I began this adventure into skydiving last year there were 3 'team' websites we lurked just to get a feel for the sport...yours was one of them. "That shit was cool!" "Did you see that??" "Did they really do what I thought I saw??" ..fascinated whuffos, we were...Then when your team suffered a loss we felt it too, though we never did get a chance to meet y'all... Stay strong, lots of hugs to ya from some West Coast 'admirers'...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #9 September 14, 2004 The beautiful video and photo tributes of Tommy that I have seen on your website are a lovely way to remember your close friend. Find peace in knowing that he will always be in your heart. I'm sending prayers of love, hope, peace to you, Chris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #10 September 14, 2004 Tommy had graced us with his presence here in Byron quite a bit. His Brother is a Nor Cal Jumper. Fly Free Tommy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallinAngel 0 #11 September 14, 2004 I can't believe it's been a year since I got that call from you, Chris. I'm remembering Tommy today and thinking of you. All my love and good vibes, XOXOXO Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #12 September 15, 2004 Thank you so very much everyone for your kind words and support! I smiled so many times today because of my friends and it really made this day so much easier. I love all of you so much! And you are all close to my heart and on my mind. I know Tommy was smiling too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 0 #13 September 15, 2004 Oh wow, I missed this somehow. Thanks for the reminder to remember a damn cool dude. Chris, that was a really nice tribute. I hope to meet you some day. Tim Edit... Over use of the word dude I'm sending a hello Message to his Brother Johnny. It's been far too long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brits17 0 #14 September 15, 2004 I didn't log on until tonight, but I threw in Tommy's tribute video. Thanks for the reminder, and you're awesome Chris. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
weegegirl 2 #7 September 14, 2004 I wish I could have met Tommy. What an awsome guy he must have been. And he was blessed to have a friend like you, Chris. Blue skies, Tommy! And hang in there Chris. You are loved by many! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #8 September 14, 2004 When my husband and I began this adventure into skydiving last year there were 3 'team' websites we lurked just to get a feel for the sport...yours was one of them. "That shit was cool!" "Did you see that??" "Did they really do what I thought I saw??" ..fascinated whuffos, we were...Then when your team suffered a loss we felt it too, though we never did get a chance to meet y'all... Stay strong, lots of hugs to ya from some West Coast 'admirers'...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #9 September 14, 2004 The beautiful video and photo tributes of Tommy that I have seen on your website are a lovely way to remember your close friend. Find peace in knowing that he will always be in your heart. I'm sending prayers of love, hope, peace to you, Chris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #10 September 14, 2004 Tommy had graced us with his presence here in Byron quite a bit. His Brother is a Nor Cal Jumper. Fly Free Tommy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallinAngel 0 #11 September 14, 2004 I can't believe it's been a year since I got that call from you, Chris. I'm remembering Tommy today and thinking of you. All my love and good vibes, XOXOXO Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #12 September 15, 2004 Thank you so very much everyone for your kind words and support! I smiled so many times today because of my friends and it really made this day so much easier. I love all of you so much! And you are all close to my heart and on my mind. I know Tommy was smiling too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 0 #13 September 15, 2004 Oh wow, I missed this somehow. Thanks for the reminder to remember a damn cool dude. Chris, that was a really nice tribute. I hope to meet you some day. Tim Edit... Over use of the word dude I'm sending a hello Message to his Brother Johnny. It's been far too long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brits17 0 #14 September 15, 2004 I didn't log on until tonight, but I threw in Tommy's tribute video. Thanks for the reminder, and you're awesome Chris. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 September 14, 2004 When my husband and I began this adventure into skydiving last year there were 3 'team' websites we lurked just to get a feel for the sport...yours was one of them. "That shit was cool!" "Did you see that??" "Did they really do what I thought I saw??" ..fascinated whuffos, we were...Then when your team suffered a loss we felt it too, though we never did get a chance to meet y'all... Stay strong, lots of hugs to ya from some West Coast 'admirers'...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #9 September 14, 2004 The beautiful video and photo tributes of Tommy that I have seen on your website are a lovely way to remember your close friend. Find peace in knowing that he will always be in your heart. I'm sending prayers of love, hope, peace to you, Chris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #10 September 14, 2004 Tommy had graced us with his presence here in Byron quite a bit. His Brother is a Nor Cal Jumper. Fly Free Tommy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinAngel 0 #11 September 14, 2004 I can't believe it's been a year since I got that call from you, Chris. I'm remembering Tommy today and thinking of you. All my love and good vibes, XOXOXO Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #12 September 15, 2004 Thank you so very much everyone for your kind words and support! I smiled so many times today because of my friends and it really made this day so much easier. I love all of you so much! And you are all close to my heart and on my mind. I know Tommy was smiling too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #13 September 15, 2004 Oh wow, I missed this somehow. Thanks for the reminder to remember a damn cool dude. Chris, that was a really nice tribute. I hope to meet you some day. Tim Edit... Over use of the word dude I'm sending a hello Message to his Brother Johnny. It's been far too long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #14 September 15, 2004 I didn't log on until tonight, but I threw in Tommy's tribute video. Thanks for the reminder, and you're awesome Chris. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
