GORDON ROBERTS Ph.D.

Still think of him weekly...he had that one quality that I always carry with me: go out to the field, do your best and let others catch up.

I think of him daily. He wasn't my mentor per se, but he taught me how to act on the field, no holds bared, go to win and let other people learn to catch up. That being said, he was also a kind and generous man who let few people into his personal life and I was lucky to have had that privilege.

long in Memory...a friend...a mentor...and someone to admire in the field of model aviation

Still miss him deeply and I will carry on in his tradition by flying duration free flight every chance I get...he was the best as far as I'm concerned...

I still consider Gordon and his ways. Modest yet deep, patient and curious. Glad to have known him. He is missed.

I think about him every week and every time I go flying. I really do miss him.

Not a day goes by without thinking of him. He was my Mentor and I'm trying to keep the flame burning in my own small way in Free Flight modelling. I share his love of British models and will always do that. We didn't get as close as some of our friends did with him but I never pulled any punches with him, never lied to him and treated him as a close friend. Again, a true gentleman and I was privileged to know him.

Gordon was an amazing personality. I had the pleasure of working with him at Ferro for over 15 years. He was an optimist at heart, had boundless energy to devote to his career, his family and the other loves of his heart - model airplanes and rock hounding! He was meticulous in everything he did - his notes were immaculate and the propellers were crafted using a razor blade with tender, loving care. He was kind, ever available with timely counsel and had a tremendous sense of humor, always...

Gordon was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He set a standard that will be hard to equal. He seemed to be a friend to all. Anita and I will miss him. Our condolences to the family.