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As many of you know, Jim was employed by Phillip-Morris. They have taken the lead on coordinating a Richmond, VA area memorial service for him. Steve Wendt *just* received the details last night. It will be held on Wednesday, April 30th 3:30PM at the Greater Richmond Sailing Association (GRSA) 4343 ...

I haven't seen enough of anyone from the flying communities since my accident (and carreer change), and now there is one more person I'll never see, hug, or joke with again... at least not in this reality. Jim Carrigan passed away earlier today. I received an email from Michael Wimmer and I'll just ...

As someone who almost killed myself in this sport, I am the first to admit that my accident was wholly my fault and I would be happy to state as much in a court of law in the Bill Priday case. Could someone have said to me, "Holly, I think you're about to make some bad decisions for this flight...

Wesley, Scott told me abouit your accident earlier this week and this is the first opportunity I've had to get on the forum to send my well wishes. It sounds like they were able to put your arm back together pretty well. Just do what your docs tell you and I'm sure you'll be back in the air in the s...

DoD can put mass onto a problem like no one else Can we say '" Posse comitatus ?" Congress could certainly authorize the military to do this type of thing, but how the heck is the military supposed to fight two major theater wars, the "war on terrorism" and be employed her at ho...

I recently learned that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to allow a list of synthetic ingredients to be used in organic production. I believe the intent is for the U.S. Senate to vote on a stealth rider to the 2006 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that will reduce responsibility f...

For those of us who can't make the memorial service, is there an address where we can send a sympathy card? Also, is there a cause that Bill's family would like donations made to in his memory? In response to Lauren's questions above, I am posting an email I received from Sandi. Holly -------------...

It seems I used the address for the new Hanover Fire Department. The Old Firehouse is located right next door at:

8493 New Bethesda Road (just off Rt. 360),
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

The memorial service will be held at the Old Firehouse.

Holly

I hope you have a great trip. It sounds like a great way to kick off your retirement!

Holly

I received a call from Tex earlier today and he's asked me to pass along the following information. A memorial service for Bill Priday will be held this coming Monday, October 10th at 1 PM. It will be held at the old Hanover Firehouse which is located at the intersection of Rt 360 (aka Mechanicsvill...

Scott just informed me that Bill didn't make it. He died. The only other information I have is that no CHGPA or Blue Sky pilots were part of Bill's wire crew.

I don't know what else to say. I'm sitting here weeping for Bill. He was such a wonderful guy. So full of life and fun loving.

Holly

I don't have many details at this point, but I just got a call from Scott. Bill Priday launched from Whitwell without hooking in. Scott indicated there was about a 100 ft drop off from launch. Bill's status is unknown at this time. Please pray for him! I will provide updates as I get them from Scott...

Welcome back, Holly! - Hugh P.S. See you at the parachute repack at Manquin next weekend? On 5 Sep 2005, at 16:29, Holly wrote: Alas, tomorrow I commence my whirlwind follow-up interview tour. DC to NY to Raleigh to Bentonville, to DC to NY to DC to Baltimore to home to Frederick, MD to home all be...

Well... today marked my official return to hang gliding. My game plan since the accident was to get back into the sport by taking baby steps. As you may recall, I have a 2-week period of amnesia that extends from the day of my accident, just before I launched, until I was released from the hospital....

Steve Wendt has been using Condors for at least a year now ... When I starting taking lessons from Steve back in the fall of 2001, he was using Condors back then. I also took some lessons at Marina State Beach in July 2001 and my instructor there also used Condors. I think they are a great tool to ...

Not sure why it took me so long, but I finally got around to killing it today.

Holly

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I was so pleased when I checked my email this evening. I actually got a decent response from Starbucks on a customer recommendation I submitted via their website (see below). I just recently learned about PLAs on The Green Guide's website (see article here ). Scott and I are pretty militant about br...

My recovery has been going really well. I'm caught up at work, brought my replacement up to speed on issues that she gets to inherit, have started working out at the gym again in the mornings before work, and this morning, I even went out for my first run since the Friday before Memorial Day. It fel...

Joe,

I'm so glad to hear you're okay. I can empathize with some of your post launch analysis.... pilot error is the same thing that bit me in the a$& At least we have been given the opportunity to reflect on what happened, make adjustments, and fly again another day

Holly

First... my apologies for the long delay in communicating with everyone. I would like to thank EVERYONE for all their well wishes, all the positives vibes they sent my way, the visits, the gifts, everything. You are all wonderful. Scott has been an absolute blessing. I loved him before the accident ...