Ridgely Tragedy - NOT HG-related

[CraginS]

I picked up the links below on Google News.

My deepest condolences to Mr. Monard's family, and to all who have been touched by this sad event.


Cragin
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Ridgely, Md., man killed Sunday in plane crash
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct ... 6017&cid=0

The News Journal, DE - 8 hours ago
... A Ridgely man practicing take-offs and landings in an ultralight plane at Ridgely Airport died when he crashed the plane, according to state police. ...
Metro Briefs
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct ... 1110932050

Washington Times, DC - 20 hours ago
... James T. Monard, 61, of the 24000 block of Race Track Road in Ridgely, was operating a gyroplane about 11:30 ... The privately owned airport is open to the public. ...
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[Dave Proctor]

I believe this is Sunny and Adam's neighbor with the green rotorcraft.

pic at:

http://www.vaeaa.org/2006awards.htm

My condolences also go out to the family.

DaveP

[markc]

Yes, that was a difficult day for everyone at Highland, but
obviously much more so for James Monard's family.

Adam and Zack did a great job in trying to resuscitate Mr. Monard
with the guidance of a 911 operator, prior to the arrival of the EMTs.

Mark C.

[jimrooney]

Ridgely airport's a small place to start with... it's a small part of a small town out in the middle of nowhere. Everyone knows everyone. Add to this the fact that James was our only neighbor. I can't say that we were all that close with him, but he was a genuinely friendly guy. We all liked the fact that not only did he build his aircraft, he flew it and flew it often. He moved next to the airport for the express purpose of driving out of his garage/hangar onto the taxiway. Some people move next to the golf course, some next to the beach... he chose an airport... we all understood.
I don't even want to imagine what a horrible day that must have been for everyone. My heart goes out to his wife.