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Right back at ya Coming home by September.

It was great, we were all standing there yelling for everyone else to come over and the couple had no idea that they had an audience. Geez.....I had forgotton about that Jeff until now, thanks for putting that image back in my mind And for the record, we do have a sense of humor!!!

Thanks Wolfman, that was great to watch. I remember when Tommy flew into the DZ. The smile on his face was bigger than life. He so enjoyed it. He will truly be missed by those of us who knew him.

I have searched everywhere for a photo of Tommy. I know I have one, but I'm sure it's in a box somewhere. I have yet to unpack everything since we sold the DZ. Tommy was a hoot One of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Peace My Friend............. I didn't find anything at home, but managed to to get this from MySA.com THOMAS GILBERT KINDER 1950-2007 Thomas Gilbert Kinder, age 56, died Wednesday, January 10, following a six-month battle with an aggressive form of ALS. He was born to Ruth and Gilbert Kinder on July 3, 1950, in San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School in 1968. He attended the University of Texas, and spent most of his life in San Antonio. Tommy's lifelong passions were skydiving, flying his ultralight airplane from the family ranch in Bulverde, skiing, videography and still photography. Over the years, Tommy accumulated more than 5,000 skydiving jumps and plunged out of airplanes all across the country. He filmed many of those jumps via a 'helmet-cam'' and also took great pride in the aerial footage he shot from his ultralight. His parents preceded him in death. His sister, Dina Kinder Cole, and brother, Buddy Kinder, and their spouses, Norborne Page Cole and Kathy Kinder, survive him. Additionally, he is survived by his nieces and nephews-Ruth and David Storrie, Singapore; Tad Hathaway, Chicago; Crede Kinder, Singapore; Hilary Kinder, Page and Brooke Cole, all of Austin, and Kacy Cole, Seattle, Washington. Tommy spent his last months at his favorite place on earth -- his home on his family's ranch north of San Antonio -- with his devoted caregivers - Angela Rojas and Reymundo Armentes and with the companionship of his four beloved dogs. As an avid and compassionate lover of animals, Tommy never met a dog he didn't like. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Angela Rios and Reymundo Armentes, to the staff and caregivers of Christus Santa Rosa Hospice and the ALS Foundation, South Texas Chapter, and to Tommy's physician, Dr. Charleyne Jackson. A memorial service celebrating Tommy's life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 13, at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, with Monsignor Dermot N. Brosnan officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the San Antonio Humane Society, the ALS Foundation, South Texas Chapter, or the charity of ones choice.

I have searched everywhere for a photo of Tommy. I know I have one, but I'm sure it's in a box somewhere. I have yet to unpack everything since we sold the DZ. Tommy was a hoot One of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Peace My Friend.............

You had me at hello.......

Yep, that's the one. I actually had her younger sister Jeannie in some of my classes. As for Brian Piccolo, way before my time, but I do remember watching the movie Brian's Song in the gym several times.

St. Thomas Aquinas, Ft.Lauderdale, Fl Claim to fame..... Brian Piccolo and Chris Everet

Hey Tom, aren't you too young to be flying with those geezers

YUM......I can say without a doubt that if you have ever had the pleasure of Dave's southern BBQ and all of the "fixins" there is nothing like it Wish I could be there for the fun!!!! D

You go girl!!!!!! Nice job. Best of luck to the both of you. I'll send some sponsorship help your way, but alas, no need for a "business patch" anymore D

I agree with you Mike. Simply put, any advertising, press, or otherwise, whether good or bad, gets you noticed. My guess is his profits are way up.......

That's why we live in AMERICA. Freedom of speech and all that implies. This display is no different than the nation wide smoking bans, if your a customer and you don't like a certain establishment, whatever the reason, don't go. It's plain and simple.

Cheers Kim!!! Would you like to hear a "hymn"?

Funny thing is that picture was shot at Skydive San Marcos. Tandem Instructor is Tim Hanrahan and the student was his girlfriend at the time. The videographer that took it is in battle regarding the use of the photo without his permission. It's been a long ordeal. Once again.....beware of who you contact to make your reservations, this is another "Skyride Scam"

Ditto from me too!!! Miss You.....

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Just to confirm.... No Skyride here. As one of the former owners of SSM in Fentress Tx, we will never associate with that company again. Don't trust them! We did for a short period of time and it cost us and the consumer. We only honored 3 paid certificates, but it took us 6 months to collect any money. Scam. scam, scam!!!!! Look for our grand opening this spring. No BS, just good plain fun and a lot of jumping. jumpindy.com

Can't make the trip to Eloy for the Valentine's $ Meet and looking for some fun closer to home? Skydive San Marcos is kicking off the 2004 Season on February 21st & 22nd with the following events: 8 Way Speed Star Competition with Harry Hopkins organizing and Orly King taking charge of Freefly organizing and coaching both days. There is no registration fee, Otter tickets only $18.00 and the BBQ and Beer Saturday night will be provided!! Prizes to be announced, see website for updates www.skydivesanmarcos.com/events.htm If you are interested in either event, please contact the DZ and sign up today! [email protected]

Don't forget folks that Skydive San Marcos will be holding it's annual Homeless Thanksgiving Day Dinner. This is our 5th year, and we hope to see everyone there who can't be with loved ones for whatever reason. Deep fried, roasted, and smoked, whatever your tastes are, it will be there along with all the trimmings to boot