sid 1 #1 March 15, 2006 This week, the last of Don's (Yahrling) ashes were released over Kay Larkin airport in Palatka, Fl. Don had a long relationship with the airport, having owned Palatka Paracenter at one time, and also instructed and rigged at both dropzones. Art Shaffer took him on a wingsuit jump ... thanks to Tammie for the pic, and Clear Skies Don......Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #2 March 15, 2006 Beatiful picture. I salute Don. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krkeenan 0 #3 March 15, 2006 I first met Don at Palatka in the 70s, when he was making jumpsuits in a trailer at the DZ. He really gave a lot to our sport, and will be missed. Kevin====================== Seasons don't fear the Reaper, nor do the Wind, the Sun, or the Rain... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #4 March 15, 2006 Enjoy the air Don, you are missed my friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #5 March 15, 2006 Rest Easy Don...Blue Skies. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #6 March 15, 2006 He was a cool guy...NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htrammel 0 #7 March 15, 2006 Thanks for the posting. We'll miss you Uncle Don Henry Trammel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raw 0 #8 March 15, 2006 Amazing photo, what a lovely thing to do for your friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pierre1 0 #9 March 16, 2006 Thanks for the post Don will be missed Peace and blue skies Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #10 March 16, 2006 Another Great American set free!! Peace be with you all!! ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #11 March 16, 2006 BLUE SKIES-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #12 March 16, 2006 QuoteThanks for the posting. We'll miss you Uncle Don Henry Trammel it's actually gonna be hard to miss Don in the State of Florida. A small part of his ashes were loaded onto a miniature Viking Boat, which was set on fire and floated down the St. Johns. Mike Johnston released the bulk of his ashes over DeLand on a big way (comment heard from the ground by me..."Wow, that's a LOT of ash from a little guy") and Art did the Birdman release over Palatka. There's bits'o'Don over 2 or 3 counties......... and probably out in the Atlantic buy now..... bye Buddy! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luminous 0 #13 March 16, 2006 QuoteThere's bits'o'Don over 2 or 3 counties......... and probably out in the Atlantic buy now..... bye Buddy! Sid, Cool. Kudos to ya'll for the bitch'in ash dives. Blue Skies Don. Larry'In an insane society a sane person seems insane.' Mr. Spock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #14 March 18, 2006 I only met Don once when he helped out a course I was in and we jumped together as part of the evaluation... And, it still is hard to believe that Don is in that picture... But thanks for posting it... Don, if you are reading these forums, I still owe you one for spending a day with me one-on-one teaching me... I was planning on buying you a jump when you moved to Colorado like you told us you were going to do... So I will just have to pay it forward to someone else, but in your name, for you... T. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #15 March 19, 2006 You say Don, I think Palatka. Kind of appropriate for him to be all over the place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingbean001 0 #16 March 20, 2006 Thanks for posting this. Sheesh you are quick! I take the pic one day and the within 2 I am hearing about it! It was a nice flight and seemed appropriate! Tammie Let's have fun! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt36 6 #17 March 20, 2006 >You say Don, I think Palatka. That's where I also met Don, in the Quansa Hut. After that, he seemed to be everywhere I went! I was most surprised when I saw him in Russia. A fine American, in the best sense, and a good friend, willing to help the individual skydiver, whether in the air, or on the ground. Enjoy the infinite freefall Don.............Practice random acts of kindness, and senseless beauty... And, give money for Mr Douglas! www.mrdouglas.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #18 March 20, 2006 Don and I go back more than 20 years, some good, some bad. I wouldn't say we were best friends, but we both had a great deal of respect for each other. I was very honored to be able to spread some of his ashes over his old DZ (now mine). Blue Skies, Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #19 March 25, 2006 Great picture Art! Who was the photographer?*** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #20 March 25, 2006 QuoteGreat picture Art! Who was the photographer? Art may be jumping, so while I'm watching it snow on his behalf....... Tammie took the pic I believe Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
