CSpenceFLY 1 #1 October 27, 2007 I just got the word that Beezy Shaw past away last night. Many may not know that he had been sick for some time either fighting cancer or trying to get well enough to fight it. Beezy was one of the good guys and someone I counted as a true friend. I will miss his straight forward way of telling someone they are about to fuck up. Something like, "Hey that's stupid and your going to die" or " Wait a minute so I can go get my video camera". Blue skies my friend, I will miss you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 October 27, 2007 I didn't know Beezy all that well but I really got a great impression when I met him. I know that he was well loved by a lot of people I love, so big hugs go out to all of you today."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #3 October 27, 2007 Beezy was one of those people who stuck it out in the sport. He was patient, innovative, kind, and full of knowledge. He always came to the table with ideas or solutions, but he never came with problems that he didn't want to see solved. Yes, Beezy was one of the good guys... He worked hard in this industry and his participation, though many times unrecognized, was important to the progression of the sport. He came to a couple of the HMB Boogies, and he and I shared many phone calls. Beezy my friend, you will be greatly missed. My prayers to the family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 October 27, 2007 I miss him already. Beezy's enthusiasm could be felt and his story telling abilities are legendary! His passing leaves a void in the skydiving community, but I know that memories of him will be cherished by those that knew and loved him and shared among those those who hadn't had the fortune to meet him. Fly on Beezy. BSBD -jp- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjackson 0 #5 October 27, 2007 Blue Skies Beezy. Tell Chris Martin I said Hi. I'm sure he's waiting for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #6 October 27, 2007 This sucks.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #7 October 27, 2007 Yes the stories. I will so miss the stories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 October 27, 2007 Dammit..... Blue Skies, Beezy...you will be missed.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #9 October 27, 2007 I remember one time at the Farm Shimmel was riding that minibike in the woods behind Beezy's trailer (where the firepit/stage is now). Beezy came out of the trailer and said in his best southern drawl, "Boy!!! Don't you go and be messing up my backyard." He definitely was innovative. Some of the mods he though of were simply genius. Blue skies forever. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #10 October 27, 2007 This really sucks. I had been wondering how he was doing. Last time I saw him was in Dublin during the boogie. Beezy was one of the good ones for sure. His stories and his knowledge of the sport were impressive as was his friendship. I will miss him. "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,229 #11 October 27, 2007 I only met Beezy once, but can remember thinking, "I would like to get to know this man more." It saddens me that I won't get the opportunity. To his close friends and family, my sincerest condolences.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #12 October 27, 2007 Quote I only met Beezy once, but can remember thinking, "I would like to get to know this man more." It saddens me that I won't get the opportunity. To his close friends and family, my sincerest condolences. I second that exactly. Blue Skies Beezy Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #13 October 27, 2007 Peace out, my friend. Thank you for everything you did for this sport and the people in it. I bet you and Chris are having a rematch of that Rantoul scooter race right now. This sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #14 October 27, 2007 I only knew Beezy from the forums and some PMs. He seemed like a neat guy. Looks like, the Good Lord needed him more. Blue Skies, Beezy! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goofyjumper 0 #15 October 27, 2007 Goodbye Beezy You were always fun to get drunk with. ----------------- I love and Miss you so much Honey! Orfun #3 ~ Darla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #16 October 27, 2007 When Don Kirlin asked me to take on the WFFC, Beezy was one of the people whos counsel was invaluable. He was knowledgeable, direct and thoughtful. He was also kind. We will all miss him!skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #17 October 27, 2007 Whether it was arranging for a canopy demo, discussing the performance of a canopy on the last demo, setting up dealership issues or just having a general chat over an adult beverage or three, Beezy was knowledgeable, personable and very informed. Just another hole in my heart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #18 October 27, 2007 I only knew Beezy from a few phone calls, when I was directed to him for some newbie counseling (way back when). He made the introduction into this sport very inviting and treated me like I was already family. Then to read his helpful (and sometimes humorous) posts here over the years solidified that this family was indeed the place to hang out, dysfunctional as it is... We'll miss you Beezy! I'm sure we'll all be referencing your posts here for advice for a very long time. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #19 October 27, 2007 Damn! He was genuinely one of the good guys. I met him in 77 at Z-Hills camping out in the orange groves with the rest of the Chattanooga crew. They were a really colorful bunch and Beezy was right up front. I have an old picture of him with George Galloway looking like the wooly mountain men that they were. We made a few more jumps in LaGrange and Rome and Jenkinsberg. Christ he could get ya goin'. Keep you in sticthes or pull your leg with a tall tale so bad it hurt. Sent a lost friend, Robert, to see him in the hospital. Glad i made them reconnect. Blue Skies Beezy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #20 October 27, 2007 It's really difficult to express, how folks touch our lives. Like you, he touched me through his posts. There was no way, you couldn't tell that he was just a good-good guy. We're all, gonna miss him!!! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #21 October 27, 2007 This is sad, very sad. Beezy was such a true soul and a good sport. So many boogies together and every one I have a funny memory that includes Beezy. Skyfest '04 when it rained like hell and he was in a tent. I got up early one morning to check on him and crawled in to make sure he didn't drown. And Dublin this year, running around with pink Hello Kitty walkie-talkies. I don't even remember what we were saying. Blue skies Beezy. Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #22 October 27, 2007 Damn, another friend has left us. I've known Beezy nearly as long as I've been a C license ~ 11 or 12 years, and at almost every boogie I've ever been to in the southeast, he was there - West Tennessee, Tullahoma, Monroe, The Farm, Cullman, Pell City, Moss Point, Emerald Coast, etc. It always brought a smile to my face whenever I saw him and he had the same wide smile and a "HEY BILLY!" for me. Boy, he had some awesome stories and videos of his exploits. Who could forget the cypres fire video he had at Monroe during the Georgia State Record 64 ways in '97? I am honored to call him a friend, and I will miss him. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #23 October 27, 2007 nobeezy was awesome! i can't believe he's gone. i'm sure he's in a better place now though. fly free with the angels babe. i'll see you when i get there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #24 October 28, 2007 I just wanted to let the entire skydiving community know how much Beezy cared about you. You were family as much as I and his children were. As the wife of a man who has been a professional skydiver for 35+ years, you must somehow prepare yourself for the possibility that someday you might get "that" call, but cancer is all together a much more dangerous opponent. My husband was a huge safety advocate. He mentored many a newbie, and counseled many a "sky god". Our daughter, Elsie, and I loved going to the dropzone with him. We took her to her first boogie at 6 weeks old, and she's loved it since. She terrorized many a skydiver in her Barbie Jeep, going out to the landing area to see if anyone needed a ride. She made her first skydive with him last year on her fourth birthday. He second guessed himself about posting photos, because he didn't want people to think that it was ok to take a child that young. Its NOT, unless you're Beezy Shaw. His older children, Erin, Bryan and Sunny also ran around the dropzone from the time they were in diapers. He fought so hard, didn't give up and he never complained. The last thing that I whispered to my husband is that he's my hero. I've never known a more courageous man in my life. My best friend has passed away, and he has gone to fly with the angels and look over all of us. So listen hard, and you can here him whispering in you ear, "don't be stupid man; try this; don't chop it yet; too low for a hook-turn; live to skydive another day", etc, etc, etc... http://www.mem.com/Story.aspx?ID=2111440 Tracie Shaw P.S. Please check out Chuck Blue's announcement under the "General" category for funeral arrangements or you can visit[url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namgrunt 0 #25 October 28, 2007 The Beez is now taking the angles on tandems Chris is doing video and Bob is S&TA what a crew our thoughts and prayers are with his family but no more pain, and he flys free and young and strong again .59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
