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Don Smith
June 15, 2021
Terry Fremon and I were in the Ft Worth Sales office when Jack came in and introduced him self and told us he was a speaker and was willing to help in any way. Just so happened we had a big Fair Ladies reception comming up soon and we told him he would be welcome to address them. That was the beginning of Jack's adventure. He went on to give talks all over the system. At that point of time AA offered a distinguished award. One for merit and one for a special service. We Nominated Jack for Merit and he got it. While comming down in the elevator I think it was Pres Spader who asked him what he did to earn the award and Jack told him "I put on a rain dance"
Jock Bethune
January 13, 2021
Thank you for your wonderful friendship over the years Jack! You were especially helpful when i took an "early out" from American Airlines in 1995 in so many ways! I was honored to be asked by your family to give a eulogy in your honor and memory at your memorial service focusing on your American Airlines career. So many wonderful memories! Love you and miss you!
Ian Cumming
June 14, 2020
Anybody who ever knew or "experienced " Jack as an instructor will ever forget him...one of a kind and best ever...I'm sure he is out there
somewhere ,enlightening and amusing someone !....Ian
Dan Gallaher
March 11, 2016
I first heard Jack speak when I was working for Canadian Airlines. I later met him in Houston and was hoping to get him back to speak to
A group that later formed Weatjet.
He was a man I will never forget. I often think "how would Jack say it"?
A very funny guy that could ensure you didn't forget what he wanted you to remember......himself included.
All my best to his family.
Dan Gallaher
Josh Jackson
September 18, 2013
I hope I can be as good as a man my grandfather was. I think about that a lot. I'll always miss him.
Rick Jackson
July 25, 2013
I miss my Dad
July 13, 2013
Jack was the best instructor i ever had during my flying career, U.S.Navy;&American Air Lines!Sincerly CA Jim Kelly
July 9, 2013
Jack could take a dull subject and have the pilots in the class rolling on the floor before the class was finished.He was a great guy and will be missed. God Bless. Capt Reb Stimson, AA (retired)
July 3, 2013
Jack was the only instructor who could make landing gear funny and interesting. Memories of Jack will remain for a long time. My thoughts and prayers are for his family.
Ken Johnson AAL Capt. retired.
Dan Clarke
July 3, 2013
Ah, memories.......Jack was my ground school instructor at American Airlines when I first arrived as a new hire in August of 1966....Our entire class could not wait to get to each flight engineer class to listen to Jack and share in the enjoyment of learning from him.....what a wonderful experience it was....he will always be remembered by us all....someone who made a positive impact on each of our lives........Dan Clarke
Don Simmonds
June 29, 2013
Jack was the most interesting and fun instructor that I ever had during my 31 years with AA. I send my prayers to his family.
Don Simmonds, Capt. Ret.
Nick Zawacki
June 29, 2013
I was another one of the lucky ones that had Jack as a B707 ground school instructor at American Airlines. He will be missed.
Dick Kelso
June 29, 2013
Jack made it fun, but you learned!
Ian Cumming
June 24, 2013
"Jack" was one of my ground school instructors as a new hire AAL pilot at LAX in 1966.Throughout grade school, high school , college and Airforce courses Jack stood above anybody I ever had as a teacher or instructor.One day he came into our class just as we had finished a difficult hour on the B-707 electrical system.... he recognized from the dazed look on our faces that we had a problem.He asked a few questions and then in just a few minutes, although it was not his subject, made understanding the electrical system, seem simple ...and made us laugh while he was doing it !..He had a rare gift ! what a GREAT guy! He will be missed by all who knew him . I.C. AAL Capt,ret'd
Jim Shaw
June 24, 2013
He made ground school a delight!
T N Jones
June 23, 2013
Jack made school fun! Not only did I learn a great deal I enjoyed even more.
Retired Capt
Don Smith
June 22, 2013
Ran into Jock today and he asked me to send this as he said the immediate family really didn't know much about his airline career. I was a Sales rep in the Ft worth Office and your Dad walked in and introduced himself as a ground school instructor at the AA Flight Academy and said he did a little public speaking and he would be happy to help us if we could use him Terry Freemon was the Sales manager and we listened. We had an event coming up and we had no plan so we agreed to have Jack speak to the group. These were women from local companies who were instrumental in booking their employees on AA. There were about 100 of them and we knew all of them by name. The event was at Will Rogers coliseum and the house was packed and it was my job to introduce your Dan and I never spoke to a crowd before and I was scared to death. I knew his full history and I had my intro down pat. When the curtain opened and I saw all those people I went out and said "Ladies and Gentlemen
Jack Jackson and made a quick exit. There is much mort I could tell you but this would get too long. If any of you have any more interest in his activities please, please feel free to call me at 817-419-0172 Don Smith. Have a pencil ready to jot down some notes
hannah whitson
June 21, 2013
such a sweet Godly man
Dwight & Maggie Reel
June 20, 2013
What an experience to have been in the classroom of the greatest instructor, teacher, mentor of them all. God bless.
Linda Richason
June 20, 2013
Dear Jackson Family--Jack came into the AA City Ticket Office at Rufe Snow & 820 when I worked there. He was always a delight to assist with his travel arrangements and was wonderful to visit with. When the office closed after 9/11, I really missed him. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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