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Michael Mangold Obituary
October 10, 1955-December 6, 2015
Mangold, Michael Eugene, RedBull Champion Race Pilot, Skydiver and Airline Captain perished when his L-39 jet crashed at Apple Valley airport on December 6, 2015. Mike graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1978, and was the outstanding graduate of the Air Force's "Top Gun" fighter weapons school in 1983. He left active military duty in 1989 and began his airline career, first with US Air and then American Airlines in 1991. Mike was the RedBull Air Race world champion in 2004, 2005, and 2007. He has won Gold, Silver and Bronze at the US National Aerobatic Championships, was a member of the US Unlimited Aerobatic team, a five-time California Unlimited Aerobatic Champion and had over 5,000 skydives. He is survived by his beloved wife Julie and loving children Nicholas and Melissa, his mother Luana and his brothers Robert and Frank. A memorial service for Family and Friends will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015, at two o'clock in the afternoon at Congregation Bamidbar shel Ma'aleh, 15347 Sixth Street, Victorville. For further information, please e-mail Julie Mangold at [email protected]
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Linda Cassidy
December 5, 2019
Dear Julie and family, Mike, Arianna and I attended the Apple Valley Air show this October, 2019 and it brought back the many memories of seeing Mike fly in the air show. I even wore the t-shirt that he signed many years ago. I can't believe he is gone, however, all our memories of the joy of his love of flying is still with us. May you know the comfort and peace of our Lord as you and your family remember Mike. Our love, from Mike, Linda Cassidy and Arianna (our granddaughter).
Jim Diesboy Diesing
December 29, 2015
Dear Julie and family
I am truly saddened by the news of Mike's tragic accident. He was a great mentor, fighter pilot, and friend. He will be missed. May you be comforted by the great memories he brought to all of us.
U.S. Air Force Weapons School
December 14, 2015
The U.S. Air Force Weapons School's "Patch" community sends its thoughts and prayers to Mike's family. He will be truly missed.
Linda/Michael Cassidy
December 13, 2015
Dear Julie and family,
We were so saddened by the loss of Mike. Our hearts and minds don't always understand what God does when He brings our loved ones "Home"! May He bring you Strength, Peace and Comfort during the coming days and weeks as you grieve your loss. We are keeping you, Julie, Nicholas, Melissa and family our in our thoughts and prayers. Mike & Linda Cassidy
Donna L Bisbee
December 12, 2015
May your Spirit rest with Jesus now. May the good Lord watch over your loved ones and give them comfort.
December 12, 2015
"A man is not gone until he is forgotten". You will always be remembered. Rest In Peace my Veteran Brother.
Terry
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