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 repost what he shared with me and some others from the Blue Sky community:
Our friend and fellow pilot Jim Carrigan passed away this morning from complications w/ a liver and kidney condition that Jim has suffered w/ all his life. Evidently, in the last few months, his condition worsened and his doctors were unable to intervene. The last few days he has been on pain killers to keep him comfortable. Jim never spoke of his condition and few knew of it.
His parents have said that the funeral will be in Tennessee, but that they will hold a memorial service in the Richmond area in the next few weeks. We will do our best to make sure everyone knows the time/place as soon as it is decided upon.
We will all miss Jim; his smiles and laughs, and the cans of dip laying around the flight park. Clear sky's and smooth flying my friend....
I've shed many tears since hearing about Jim's passing, and I'm sure I'll shed many more in the coming days. He was a dear friend and I miss him already.
With heavy heart,
Holly
Loss of another friend
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Re: Loss of another friend
Holly,
Thanks for the post Holly. What sad news. Jim was a jewel of a man and I will miss him as I am sure all those who know and have flown with him will.
Joe
Thanks for the post Holly. What sad news. Jim was a jewel of a man and I will miss him as I am sure all those who know and have flown with him will.
Joe
Re: Loss of another friend
damn!
Cragin
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Re: Loss of another friend
Its really hard to believe he's gone. Back when I was playing tug pilot at Blue Sky he would always bring me my favorite local microbrew at the end of the day. I had started taking trike lessons from him about a year and a half ago before life got on the way. I'm really going to miss him...
Roland
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Richmond Area Memorial Service for Jim Carrigan
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 Woolridge Rd, Moseley, VA 23120.
Directions
The GRSA is located on the northern end of the Swift Creek Reservoir at the corner of Genito and Woolridge Roads in Chesterfield County.
From Richmond and points north:
Take Interstate 195 South to Route 76 (Powhite Parkway)
Continue South on the Powhite Parkway for 12.5 miles.
You will pass through two toll booths.
Just past the Route 288 Exit, the Powhite will end at the traffic light at Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn right at the first light onto Genito Road.
Proceed on Genito Road for 2.2 miles and turn left onto Woolridge Road (2nd light).
The entrance to the GRSA is immediately on your left.
From the south:
Take Interstate 95 north to Route 288 north.
Take Route 288 to the Powhite Parkway (Route 76)/Old Hundred Road Exchange.
Take Old Hundred Road west to the traffic light at Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn right at the first light onto Genito Road.
Proceed on Genito Road for 2.2 miles and turn left onto Woolridge Road (2nd light).
The entrance to the GRSA is immediately on your left.
From the west:
Take I 64 east to Route 288 south.
Take Route 288 to the Powhite Parkway (Route 76)/Old Hundred Road Exchange.
Take Old Hundred Road west to the traffic light at Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn right at the first light onto Genito Road.
Proceed on Genito Road for 2.2 miles and turn left onto Woolridge Road (2nd light).
The entrance to the GRSA is immediately on your left.
From the east:
Take I 64 west to Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike / I-95 S via exit 190 on the left.
Merge onto Downtown Expressway 195 N / VA-195 W via exit 74A toward I-195 N / Powhite Parkway (Route 76).
Take the Powhite Parkway to the end - turns into Old Hundred Road.
Take Old Hundred Road west to the traffic light at Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn right at the first light onto Genito Road.
Proceed on Genito Road for 2.2 miles and turn left onto Woolridge Road (2nd light).
The entrance to the GRSA is immediately on your left.
Directions
The GRSA is located on the northern end of the Swift Creek Reservoir at the corner of Genito and Woolridge Roads in Chesterfield County.
From Richmond and points north:
Take Interstate 195 South to Route 76 (Powhite Parkway)
Continue South on the Powhite Parkway for 12.5 miles.
You will pass through two toll booths.
Just past the Route 288 Exit, the Powhite will end at the traffic light at Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn right at the first light onto Genito Road.
Proceed on Genito Road for 2.2 miles and turn left onto Woolridge Road (2nd light).
The entrance to the GRSA is immediately on your left.
From the south:
Take Interstate 95 north to Route 288 north.
Take Route 288 to the Powhite Parkway (Route 76)/Old Hundred Road Exchange.
Take Old Hundred Road west to the traffic light at Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn right at the first light onto Genito Road.
Proceed on Genito Road for 2.2 miles and turn left onto Woolridge Road (2nd light).
The entrance to the GRSA is immediately on your left.
From the west:
Take I 64 east to Route 288 south.
Take Route 288 to the Powhite Parkway (Route 76)/Old Hundred Road Exchange.
Take Old Hundred Road west to the traffic light at Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn right at the first light onto Genito Road.
Proceed on Genito Road for 2.2 miles and turn left onto Woolridge Road (2nd light).
The entrance to the GRSA is immediately on your left.
From the east:
Take I 64 west to Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike / I-95 S via exit 190 on the left.
Merge onto Downtown Expressway 195 N / VA-195 W via exit 74A toward I-195 N / Powhite Parkway (Route 76).
Take the Powhite Parkway to the end - turns into Old Hundred Road.
Take Old Hundred Road west to the traffic light at Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway.
Turn right at the first light onto Genito Road.
Proceed on Genito Road for 2.2 miles and turn left onto Woolridge Road (2nd light).
The entrance to the GRSA is immediately on your left.