Ronald Everett Van Putte

We will all miss Ron. It was always a pleasure to talk to him. He touched many people.

The passing of a great guy is a great loss for the community and the R/C community. Ron was a great guy. His dedication to R/C is unsurpassed. Thanks for having known you.

I CAME TO America in 2004 and was soon introduced to the Eglin club by the late Ed Bradley, and Ron very quickly took me under his wing as a friend I had been out of the aeromaodeling world for some time and he helped me to get bqck into flying again, he was a real friend and confidant. Since being here in this great country I have made 2 good friends Ron and Ed. I loved you both and will remember you both to the end of my days

Ron will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He had a way about him that just drew you in. His impact on the RC community will be long and lasting.

Ron, you were very inspiring and a wealth of knowledge not just in R/C stuff but life in general, thank you for everything. Fly High.

From our family to yours our condolences and prayers. Your mom and dad were two awesome extraordinary people. They are greatly missed.

Dot and Budd Kent

Ron, You were friend, teacher and mentor to me. I will always remember your sense of humor and how you were always ready to help me learn about RC flying. Godspeed and happy landings.

Dick C

I met Ron in 2001 when we moved to Destin with my job. I quickly searched and found The local r/c club and hobby shop, thus meeting the legend Ron van Putte. He was an unbelievable friend and mentor to me. Our stay in Northwest Florida didn't last long and after 4 years we moved back home to West Tennessee. While our time in Florida was over, my friendship with Ron was not. We kept in touch on Facebook and email. I'd see him every year in Perry Georgia at the worlds largest r/c swap meet. He...

Ron, it was great to know you as a work colleague at Eglin AFB and an RC Modeler at the Eglin Aeromodellers! My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.