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A great pilot and a fine gentleman. You will be missed.
Paul Bolan
August 01, 2005 | Sandy, UT
Salt Lake City, Utah
Captain Gene Block 1944 ~ 2005 Captain Gene Block died July 24, 2005 while a passenger in a plane crash in Salt Lake City, Utah. Eugene Galle Block was born January 25, 1944, to Fern Lucille Galle and Pete Block in Mound Ridge, KS. Gene started flying at age 15 and was a pilot for Western and...
Read MoreA great pilot and a fine gentleman. You will be missed.
Paul Bolan
August 01, 2005 | Sandy, UT
I am so sorry Jerry for your loss. I remember growing up with you and spending time at your house with your dad and brothers and sister. I hope everyone in your family will get through this tragic incident and bring you all close together.
Ryan Cundick
August 01, 2005 | Sandy, UT
It was a pleasure knowing and working with Gene. He was a gentle man who cared so much about his friends and co-workers. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Jim Tompkins
August 01, 2005 | Lawrenceville, GA
Gene and I worked for Western and Delta. I also worked for him in the LCA office at Delta and I always had great respect for him. He was a fine pilot and a true gentleman. He will be greatly missed.
Bill Wilson
July 29, 2005 | Placerville, CA
Gene and I flew many times together during our Western days in Los Angeles. He was a great pilot and a fine gentleman. Gene will be fondly remembered and missed. We've all lost a great friend.
Taft Weaver
July 29, 2005 | Tererro, NM
You were a good friend Gene. I always enjoyed working with you. Go in Peace.
Mike O'Neal
July 29, 2005 | Phoenis, AZ
Gene and I were close to the same age, and he and I flew as Captain and Co-pilot together several times when we were both based in SLC. I learned a lot from him and trusted his judgement as an excellent airman. He leaves a professional legacy for all pilots to follow.
Michael Hannan
July 28, 2005 | Salt Lake City-Cottonwood Heights, UT
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Robert Strachan
July 28, 2005 | Atlanta, GA
Julie Block was my dearest friend during Junior High and I have often wondered how the Block family is doing. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Gene. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brandy Smith
July 27, 2005 | Murray, UT