Colin O'Connor

So so sorry to hear of Colin's passing. He was so funny! I met him here in Tucson, Az. when he was studying at the U of AZ, and Cindy introduced me to Colin. It was at one of Peg Kepner's Christmas Eve parties. What a great loss for all of us! Am thinking of Colin's family and his close friends. Love, Anne Schott

Colin was a fine young man and I enjoyed knowing him here in Tucson, Arizona. My condolences and heartfelt sympathy to all of his family and friends.

Sincerely,
Miriam H. Kepner

I traded emails with Colin on October 11, discussing his interest in joining Bell. I enjoyed working with Colin on the F-35 program and ADP efforts. The industry has lost a talented engineer and quality person. I can't imagine the shock experienced by Chad's loved ones of Chad's passing. I offer prayers for you, and the prospect that Chad is exploring new flight opportunities no longer bound by worldly physics.

I've known Colin since freshmen year of college when we took the courses in common program together. We ended up being roommates from junior year to the end of grad school. Two solar car projects spanned that time and it was during those times that I remember him being the happiest. He had a real passion for engineering and would frequently pull all-nighters in the solar car lab. I have fond memories of us trying to figure out how to make that project run and be successful. It wasn't...

Rosa and Maria, I am so very sorry to hear about your brother. It is a terribly tragic situation doubled by the fact that he was so young and so full of promise. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Dr. O'Connor and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

My favorite memory of the University of Arizona is of the solar car team. Colin was the energy which drove the group and I will always be grateful to him for that time.

To the O'connor Family, it was my honor to have interviewed Colin for a leadership position at Bell Helicopter. Through the course of the interview and subsequent emails I got an appreciation of Colin's technical and leadership abilities. The guest book entries only confirm the opinion I had developed in a very short period of time. You should be proud of Colin and his accomplishments. Your family is in my prayers and I can only hope that you can accept that God must have another use for...