Haddam, Connecticut
East Haddam - John Adams Rutledge Jr., 69, of East Haddam, owner of Action Airlines, died Feb. 2, 2012, while vacationing in Costa Rica.Before founding Action Airlines in 1979, John flew for and filled many roles at Pilgrim Airlines. John began flying as a teen and ultimately logged more than...
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Ginger,
I was devastated to hear of John's passing. He gave me wings when I doubted my own ability to fly. All who knew John are saddened by his passing, but better people for having known him. John was an incredible man and awe inspiring pilot. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your loss.
Donna Lund
April 06, 2012 | East Hampton, CT
I grew up with "Jonny" at the Westerly airport. He "worked" at Howard aviation,and I "worked" for Travel air service. (competitores) many vivid memories!!!
stephen burdick
March 01, 2012 | Charlestown, RI
That was the Loveliest Memorial Service I have ever attended! The main speaker was so eloquent. I loved John's terrific sense of humor. I never had to work for him so I always got the fun side of Rutledge. Ginger I didn't get a chance to speak to you but, I am so very sorry for your astronomical loss. My name is Marjie and I worked for a short time at NewAir and Pilgrim. John was so LOVED as you can tell by Feb 26th in the Columbia Hanger. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and...
Marjie Booth
March 01, 2012 | East Lyme, CT
Ginger - so many memories, from sailing, to the crazy models of airplane/sailboat, to the cats - if anyone could ever herd cats it was John! Our love to you, Blake and Lindsay
Blake Allison
February 25, 2012 | Cambridge, MA
Ginger,
I will never forget John. He opened the door to a job in aviation at Pilgrim and my career took off from there. He was well liked.
Dorothy "Carat" Aiksnoras-Vallee
February 23, 2012 | Oxford, CT
Words cannot relay the admiration and trust we always put in our pilot, John, during those early years of CeTAP in the early 80's.....John was always there with a prank or a thrill just to make sure we were fully awake during those early morning flights a hundred miles offshore. When the fly-boys and I are together, stories of John fill our evenings with much laughter....no one will ever be trusted more than our pilot John. Those were some fabulous times spent with one of the finest pilots...
Carol Fairfield
February 21, 2012 | Belmont, NH
Ginger, I never got the pleasure of meeting you. But john I had the pleasure of working with at the groton airport while I was at avis for 6 years and he was always the most pleasant and interesting person to talk to. Anyone that knew him will miss him . I know I will . I am sorry for your loss
jennifer pierre
February 19, 2012 | Groton, CT
Ginger,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and Rutledge have been like family to me for as long as I have been alive. I have so many wonderful memories at your house and in Venice with Rutledge, it's hard to imagine that we won't have the chance to see him again while on this earth. He was truly an amazing person and an amazing friend. Loved by all!!!
Lindsay Meadows
February 18, 2012 | Venice, FL
Ginger: I don't need to tell you how much you and John have always meant to me. Anytime your friendship with someone is 30-40 years old, it goes without saying. Love to you and I am heartbroken that I can't be there with you on the 26th. The world has lost an awesome man, you've lost an awesome husband and Lindsay and I have lost an awesome friend. Love, Laury
Lauren Meadows
February 17, 2012 | Venice, FL