patmoore 14 #1 August 20, 2012 Just wanted to make sure you knew that Gene Paul Thacker passed away this morning. I first met him in the 1960s. He contributed greatly to the sport over the years. I had a chance to reconnect with him at Bill Ottley's memorial service a few years back. Rest in Peace Gene Paul. You've earned it.DZGone.com B-4600, C-3615, D-1814, Gold Wings #326, Diamond Wings #152. If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spooky52 0 #2 August 20, 2012 Sad news, indeed, Pat. While I don't believe I ever had the pleasure of meeting him in person, his name was certainly well known and he was one of the "heroes" of skydiving. May he rest in peace. Blue skies, GeneIf you know how many guns you have - you don't have enough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #3 August 21, 2012 When I was just starting int the sport (in the 70's), I read Parachutist from cover to cover. There was picture after picture of this tough looking Army sargent named Thacker in almost every issue. I found out later that he was a Green Beret, Golden knight, etc. etc. I figured that someday, I'd like to meet him. I'm sorry for everyone's loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
