notsane 0 #1 June 1, 2009 Our good friend Rob Jones of Morpheus Technologies died Saturday while freediving a spring in North Florida. Details are here No plans for services have been made at this time. Dammit. You will be missed. Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 756 #2 June 1, 2009 I still see him in the sky flying that wingsuit like nobody else. He was amazing in a wingsuit! Dammit. Fuck! Blues Rob. Enjoy those flights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyvixen 0 #3 June 1, 2009 Blue Skies Rob !! You will be missed terribly. It will not be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy.Let's put the FUN back in Funeral Life is a Freefall Enjoy!! MUFF #2760 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #4 June 1, 2009 I just found out recently that Rob was into freediving. We never did get a chance to dive together. Shame it had to happen this way. Zhills won't be the same for me next time I make it back. www.WingsuitPhotos.com 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baseknut 0 #5 June 1, 2009 Rob was an awesome dude and he made great rigs. Ill never get rid of my Gargoyle. Hang in there Kathy! BSBD JakeStep into my (sub)terminal Playground Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fmmobley 0 #6 June 1, 2009 I was so very sorry to hear about Rob's passing. Rob was a class act. The world is less without him in it. So sorry for your loss Cathy.... Marion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregzilla 0 #7 June 1, 2009 BSBD Rob. All my love to you Kathy... "Just remember that when mortal men play superheroes, gravity is their kryptonite." Dudiest Skydiver # 3760 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottGray 0 #8 June 1, 2009 Found out this morning --- hard to believe. ZHills will not be the same .... Rob, you will be missed in the extreme. WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie. www.thebrothersgray.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeCali85 0 #9 June 1, 2009 I met Rob in Puerto Rico last february, and he introduced me to my dream: wing suit flying. He was really calm and my jumps were a success thanks to him. 3 weeks ago I finally bought a phantom 2 from him... Thank you Rob, you will always be remembered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #10 June 2, 2009 I'm glad i got to hang out with Rob again at FND.. i'm so sorry for the loss, this blows.. Kathy you're in my prayers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbsofwayne 0 #11 June 2, 2009 We'll miss you Rob. My condolences to Kathy & his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leebrian 0 #12 June 2, 2009 I'M VERY VERY SORRY TO HEAR THIS CATHY! This is too sadening. "Black Raptor" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #13 June 2, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear this, Kathy. Rob was a class act, and openly shared his view of wingsuits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LetsGoOutside 0 #14 June 2, 2009 Aw, man.... such bad news. He will be missed. My condolences to Kathy and everyone Rob touched. :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Base733 0 #15 June 3, 2009 There will be an informal gathering to celebrate Robert’s life on Wednesday, June 24th at Alice Hall Community Center from 6pm-8pm in Zephyrhills. (address below). I know Kathy appreciates all the e-mails, texts and visits but this is a tough one so keep them coming! Baxter. Address here: http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&q=alice+hall+zephyrhills&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=14990427164559204576&li=lmd&z=16&iwloc=A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #16 June 3, 2009 I met Rob last year at Z-Hills. I flew with him several times, and he even measured me for my first wingsuit. He let my brother borrow a PF tracking suit for a weekend while he visited Z-Hills. Rob was a stand up guy, he'll be missed. The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertDevil 1 #17 June 3, 2009 Baxter, I'm so sorry to hear what happened. You never know when things go down. Since we are getting together this weekend, we should do a memorial jump, BASE, wingsuit or something. Let me know what you think. Faris. Fly Free Rob! Hang there Kathy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IslandGuy 0 #18 June 3, 2009 This is tragic. Rob, thank you for being a part of my life. Thank you for your knowledge you shared so freely, your witty humor, all our flights together, the great energy you put into everything you did. You left us way too soon my friend… the party was just beginning…. you will be missed dearly. To Kathy and Rob’s family, my heart goes out to you – I just can’t imagine… Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwindray 0 #19 June 3, 2009 Kathy, your New York City friends express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Hang in there cause we love you. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasted3 0 #20 June 5, 2009 It was my privilage to know Rob. His kind and gentile spirit shone out like a bright light. He will be missed. My condolances to all who loved him. Blue Skys Rob. EdBut what do I know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #21 June 6, 2009 To Kathy and the Z-Hills family - you're in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. Blue skies Rob... Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoney3434 0 #22 June 7, 2009 Oh geez and damn! No !! ... it just doesn't seem right or fair,..but no death ever is for friends and loved ones. I am sorry for the loss Rob's family and all his friends are feeling. Rob,.. I choose to believe that whatever comes after this life is as much or more full of the beauty, challenge, adventure and fun as you found here. So you do your thing there and stay tuned into your family and to those of us still here. We'll be there with you soon enough.Life is what happens while we are making other plans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper410 0 #23 June 8, 2009 Wow. saw on someone's facebook page. unfuckingbelievable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCARYPERRY 0 #24 June 9, 2009 The world is darker today as an awesome man has departed.....he always took time to explain how things work and kept so many safe FLY ON MY FRIEND!!!!! Kathy...will be in touch when you have had time to deal with this loss POnly he can be happy,who can make his the present hour,for today he has lived Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #25 June 10, 2009 hey guys, there is a little more info available about the memorial service. i've included it below. please let me know if you have any questions. not sure if i have the answers but i can surely find them out. arlo =========== As you are aware, our friend Robert Jones passed away May 30, 2009. Rob spent his time living life to its fullest and sharing his life with his wife, best friend, and life partner Kathy Gillespie-Jones. Kathy has chosen to honor Rob by holding a Celebration of Rob's Life on June 24, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm. The celebration will be held in the Alice Hall Community Center located at 38116 Fifth Ave, Zephyrhills, FL. After much thought, we've decided that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an account established to help fund Rob's granddaughter's (Brianna) education. Rob and Kathy have quietly paid for Brianna's education for years now, and we know that Rob would want to continue doing so. This is a simple savings account set up through Wachovia Bank and is in Brianna's name. Currently, checks should made out / sent to: Brianna Edge 5107 Lantana St Zephyrhills FL 33542 We're in the process of setting up a paypal account, which should take approximately a week to complete. The family would like to thank you for the outpouring of support and love during this time. We look forward to seeing you and hearing your wonderful stories about Rob at the Celebration of Rob's Life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites