Mishap -- Initial Report

[eggzkitz]

CHGPA Members - I’m saddened to write that we lost Ward Odenwald in a fatal accident yesterday (Thursday) at Woodstock. The mishap occurred at approximately 3:10 pm when Ward’s hang-glider impacted a tree while setting up to land in the bridge/cornfield LZ. Local residents responded to the crash and activated emergency medical response and local sheriffs removed the glider from the area. Sheriffs notified Ward’s family late Thursday evening. John Middleton and Rich Heigel are both in touch with Ward’s family. We will get the club further details as they become available. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and all of Ward’s friends at this extremely difficult time.
Vr,
Jeff

[A.Lloyd]

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[markc]

Family and friends of Ward who may be checking into our forums for the first time might be unaware that we are deliberately not posting very much at the moment.

That's intentional. We don't want to add to their burden. And a forum is a poor substitute for meaningful conversations.

But Ward has many friends here. So please know that he and you are in our thoughts.