Gordon-VETTE-Obituary

Captain Gordon VETTE

Manukau City, Auckland

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Manukau City, Auckland

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VETTE, Captain Gordon ONZOM On August 9th 2015 peacefully surrounded by His Loving Family. Dearly Loved Husband of Charmaine, Dearly Loved Father and Father in Law of Catchy and Gordon Luke, Mark, Kim, and Alison, Karl and Ngaire. Loved Grandad Gordie of Jazmin, Bodhi, and Koan, Heather, Kaitlyn...

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He lived in my home town of Arapuni and was a lovely man Annette nee Heappey

A man who stood firm on his beliefs and a hero of mine forever

So sad!

Great pilot

I watch his movie all the time

I'm deeply sad to read of Captain Vette's death. His investigation of the Mt Erebus tragedy was tenacious & inspiring & the subsequent book 'Impact Erebus', remarkable. Condolences to his family & may he rest in peace in a very special place for those who wear wings on their chests.

Charismatic, Brave.I will always remember him. It was my privilege to have met Gordon. My most sincere condolences to all.

I had the priviledge of having Gordon as my first Cheif Flying Instructor. Always encouraging, he instilled a strong sense of the weight of responsibility that our licences gave us. Gordon's words have stayed with me throughout the past 20 years and I will carry them with me always. A great man who was a gift to aviation and all of those who were lucky enough to meet him. Rest well Gordon, my thoughts are with his family and many friends. Emilie Wintle.

A kind and clever man. Always remembered.
Gail and girls

You may have departed, but you will never be forgotten.
I can only thank you for all the incredible knowledge you passed on to me while crewing with you. On and off duty you proved to be a wonderful friend.
I will always remember you
Nev Hooper