SkymonkeyONE 3 #1 June 8, 2003 I am sad to inform you all that Roger Nelson, DZO of Skydive Chicago is dead. He was hit by another skydiver landing today and is now dead. My sincerest condolences so all his family, especially my friend and fellow pro swoop competitor, Rook. "It's better to burn out than fade away!" Chuck Blue D-12501 Raeford Parachute Center Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #3 June 8, 2003 Oh, Jesus. Thoughts to Missy and Rook. Blue skies, Roger.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beej 0 #4 June 8, 2003 .......stunned ---------------------------------------------------- If the shit fits - wear it (blues brothers)-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #6 June 8, 2003 My condolences to his family and friends. My prayers are with you all. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #7 June 8, 2003 Missy, Rook: lyrics from an old favorite band of mine; Business and Industry: "If you were down and out, I would lend you my, helping hand, it might prove, too much for one. I'd gladly ease your pain. I'd take you, out from under, take you somewhere you could, rest your precious soul, I'd make you wonder........ Peace be with you my swoopy brother and sister. Chuckie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #8 June 8, 2003 Certainly a dark day for the skydiver community. My condolences to the families.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #9 June 8, 2003 Blue Skies Roger You have been and will always be an inspiration. Devin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #10 June 8, 2003 :( i just met you at mardi gras, I'm so sorry to hear this.. *sigh* horrible year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #11 June 8, 2003 When i received the phone call today, i just kept saying "no, not roger." I can't beleive he's gone from us. He is "home" now with his brother Carl. I'm lucky that i jumped with roger many times. He will continue to be an inspiration to me. He has done so much for the sport and i'll miss him a lot. Missy, Rook, mom, and pop are definately in my prayers. Blue skies my friend, fly free!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #12 June 8, 2003 blue skies roger............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #13 June 8, 2003 I now have "November Rain" playing at maximum volume on my surround sound in my RV. I am not sure when I am going to turn it off. We have already done our BSBD toast here in the Rancho Deluxe; I hope you have done the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 4 #14 June 8, 2003 My thoughts and prayers are with Roger's family and friends. BSBD Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #16 June 8, 2003 [speechless] Blue Skies & My Condolences -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #17 June 8, 2003 I wish I were with skydivers now instead of work. I'll have a beer and say a hymn for Roger when I get home.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #18 June 8, 2003 Vibes and condolences to all of his family, friends and especially his children. I hope I make it to Chicago some day to be able to pay tribute to him. I hear he built an amazing place.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #19 June 8, 2003 I'm so very sorry for the loss to the Chicago skydiving community, and our community as a whole. Peace to friends and family... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #20 June 8, 2003 My thoughts and prayers.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #21 June 8, 2003 Oh Dear God, Chuck I cant belive these words I am reading. Roger, Rook and I were at the dz here one day and I wanted a picture. Just before they snapped it - Roger picked me up and held me in his arms. I had it framed long ago. We were both laughing. I just can not belive this... ... I just can not imagine.... .. To my friend Rook and Missy ... my deepest sympathy. ~AirAnn~ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #22 June 8, 2003 This really sucks. Roger was an awesome man. I had the pleasure of knowing him since I started jumping. I worked for him for a season and grew to admire and respect him more than anyone else I know. I will miss him greatly and continue to honor him by living my life by some of the lessons he taught me. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeflyer7 0 #23 June 8, 2003 Quote[speechless] Blue Skies & My Condolences me too....BSBD.....speechless as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #24 June 8, 2003 i know this isn't the best video in the world, but it's all I have of rodger - shot at the mardi gras boogie this year.. during the party showing rodger having a good time 'ravin' he comes up and says "i am a sugar glider" found here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #25 June 8, 2003 Well i went through the pics on my puter that i have of me and roger together. I couldn't decide on just one, so here are 2 of my favorites. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
