RIP Dave Sebesta

[sharimcm 0]

Thank you Kathleen for posting some of those pictures. Drew was the videographer following Walt in flight capturing every moment of Dave's canopy flying free like Dave himself. I had the wonderful opportunity to go up with the jumpers as an "observer" and Mark Mark made every effort to land the plane for me to see Walt come in for his landing.

I want to personally thank everyone who made the jump a success and made it a beautiful tribute to our friend, David Wayne Sebesta.

Fly free Dave. We all love you.

"I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself

[Mockingbird 0]

Good pics, Kathleen! I especially love that last one! As you know, I got to sort of watch it via webcam...

Thanks for your account of THE jump.

So cool!

Blue skies & happy jitters ~Mockingbird
"Why is there something rather than nothing?"

[waltappel 1]

I'm at a loss for words right now. An Austin television station did a piece on Dave and our memorial jump. Here's a link.

To say the least, it was beautifully done.
The reporter, Craig Lucie of KTBC (Fox) in Austin and his cameraman (sorry--I didn't get his name) did tandem jumps today while working on the story. I cannot possibly praise them enough for the sensitive way they did this story.

edited to add:
Whoever did the editing on that story, well all I have to say is WOW--they done good!!!!!
Also, anyone who wants the reporter's e-mail address, please send me a private message.

edited again to add another link (Thanks, Wendy!):
clicky.

Walt

[skydivermom 0]

WOW!! To say I'm impressed would be an understantement for sure. What an AWESOME job!! Thanks so much for posting that.

I'm gonna go grab a wad of kleenex now!

Mrs. WaltAppel

All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28

[skydivermom 0]

These are the lyrics to a song by Faith Hill called There You'll Be. If I ever have an opportunity to sing a song in his honor, it will probably be this one.

When I think back
On these times
And the dreams
We left behind
I'll be glad 'cause
I was blessed to get
To have you in my life
When I look back
On these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me


In my dreams
I'll always see your soul
Above the sky
In my heart
There always be a place
For you for all my life
I'll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you'll be

Well you showed me
How it feels
To feel the sky
Within my reach
And I always
Will remember all
The strength you
Gave to me
Your love made me
Make it through
Oh, I owe so much to you
You were right there for me


'Cause I always saw in you
My light, my strength
And I want to thank you
Now for all the ways
You were right there for me
You were right there for me
For always

Mrs. WaltAppel

All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28

[sharimcm 0]

It's been one year since Dave's death. He may be gone, but not forgotten.

Blue Skies Dave! RIP forever.

"I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself