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for Colin O'Connor
Anne Schott
November 13, 2011
So so sorry to hear of Colin's passing. He was so funny! I met him here in Tucson, Az. when he was studying at the U of AZ, and Cindy introduced me to Colin. It was at one of Peg Kepner's Christmas Eve parties. What a great loss for all of us! Am thinking of Colin's family and his close friends. Love, Anne Schott
November 13, 2011
Colin was a fine young man and I enjoyed knowing him here in Tucson, Arizona. My condolences and heartfelt sympathy to all of his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Miriam H. Kepner
Paul Park
November 3, 2011
I traded emails with Colin on October 11, discussing his interest in joining Bell. I enjoyed working with Colin on the F-35 program and ADP efforts. The industry has lost a talented engineer and quality person. I can't imagine the shock experienced by Chad's loved ones of Chad's passing. I offer prayers for you, and the prospect that Chad is exploring new flight opportunities no longer bound by worldly physics.
Steve Beatty
November 2, 2011
I've known Colin since freshmen year of college when we took the courses in common program together. We ended up being roommates from junior year to the end of grad school. Two solar car projects spanned that time and it was during those times that I remember him being the happiest. He had a real passion for engineering and would frequently pull all-nighters in the solar car lab. I have fond memories of us trying to figure out how to make that project run and be successful. It wasn't always easy, but I have no doubt that he was instrumental to its success and in doing so touched many lives. Colin will be missed.
Jacqueline Stoyk
November 2, 2011
Rosa and Maria, I am so very sorry to hear about your brother. It is a terribly tragic situation doubled by the fact that he was so young and so full of promise. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Pam Peterson
November 2, 2011
Dr. O'Connor and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Jason Douglas
November 2, 2011
My favorite memory of the University of Arizona is of the solar car team. Colin was the energy which drove the group and I will always be grateful to him for that time.
Courtney Bailey
November 2, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Sending our prayers and support.
Courtney Bailey and family.
Michael Shaw
November 1, 2011
To the O'connor Family, it was my honor to have interviewed Colin for a leadership position at Bell Helicopter. Through the course of the interview and subsequent emails I got an appreciation of Colin's technical and leadership abilities. The guest book entries only confirm the opinion I had developed in a very short period of time. You should be proud of Colin and his accomplishments. Your family is in my prayers and I can only hope that you can accept that God must have another use for this talented young man.
Alberta Ziepiela
November 1, 2011
Dear Jim & Connie...I don't always read all the obits completely but for some reason I was drawn to read this one and realized it was your Son. His life sounded remarkable, just as his parents are. I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Alberta
Ray Ramadorai
November 1, 2011
Colin was a close friend and team mate as part of the Daedalus solar car project and will be greatly missed. His passion sustained the team and his enthusiasm was a pleasure to be around. My deepest sympathies to his friends and family.
Josh Carnegie
November 1, 2011
In friendship he offered trust and respect, never asking anything in return. Not once did we witness him acting selfishly.
He was a joy to be around and his crazy laugh always lifted the mood in any room. Malinee and I will miss him dearly and are grateful for the time while he was with us.
Marc Schmalzel
November 1, 2011
Colin was state of the art. He was a mentor to me on the Daedalus solar car project. I remember his laugh, leadership and sheer brilliance well. He will be remembered fondly. I am proud to have known him.
Lynnette,Brandon Adams
November 1, 2011
Dr. O'Connor and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
George & Shirley Quaionton
October 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rick Workman
October 31, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Colin on the solarcar team. He was a very talented engineer and poured himself completely into his work. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.
Mandy
October 31, 2011
Dr. O and family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Your family has given so much of themselves. May GOD bless you and keep you always. Praying for you all.
Kelly (LeFevre) Atkinson
October 31, 2011
I met Colin when the first UA solar car team formed and Daedalus was being conceived. He had such a spark in that group, and was a good friend. I am very sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and other friends.
Gary Pennington
October 31, 2011
I was shocked and saddened to learn this morning of Colin's passing. Because of his obvious enthusiasm and passion, Colin was selected over several more experienced candidates for an air vehicle lead position on the V-22 program. We were so much looking forward to working with him. Our condolences and prayers to his family. Gary Pennington
Jackie (Dolson)Pickett
October 31, 2011
Keary and Family,
I am so very sorry. May you feel Jesus' presence, peace, and comfort. Praying for all of you.
tom peterson
October 31, 2011
Colin was the kind of student who made working at a university so special. I was privileged to know him, to see his zeal and love for engineering as the the solar car lead, and am stunned and saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to all his family.
Scott Rowland
October 31, 2011
Saddened to hear of the loss of an old friend. I have always considered it to have been a privilege to have worked with him on the solar car at UA. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Rose and Cheryl Colletti
October 31, 2011
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Our toughts are with you in this time of sadness.
Dianne Smith
October 31, 2011
To the O'Connor family,
Faculty and Staff from The Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering send their heart felt condolences to you. Colin was one of a kind. He could light up a room with his outgoing personality. We will never forget that great year when the team placed 1st in class in the American Solar Challenge. The Solar Car team brought the whole University of Arizona together and made us all so proud.
Paula Thompson Schertz
October 31, 2011
Dr. O'Connor and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Megan Gallagher
October 31, 2011
Prayers for peace and comfort to the O'Connor family and all who knew and loved Colin.
Joe & Diane DeBoe
October 31, 2011
Dear O'Connors - our thoughts & prayers are with you. Colin sounds remarkable, like the family he comes from. May your faith in knowing you'll all meet again in a heavenly place carry you through the grief of your earthly loss.
Jon and Dorothy Nortley
October 31, 2011
Dr O'Connor, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
October 31, 2011
May the God of peace be with all of you. Your son sounds like an amazing man. Prayers are being said for all of you. Praying that God will give you strength and comfort as you work through this difficult loss. He is faithful and will carry you through this. S.McCormick
Earl & Diana Kraft
October 30, 2011
To the O'Connor family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May the Lord bless each one and give you His peace.
Beverly Garges
October 30, 2011
My love, thoughts and prayers go out to sll the O'Connors in their sorrow. May Jesus hold each of you close to Himself and comfort you.
Steve & Denise Phelps
October 30, 2011
Sorry for the loss of your son our prayers are with you and your family,
Tara Tinholt
October 30, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Colin had a brillant mind and a kind heart. He touched many lives. He will be missed dearly. I am so sorry I am not able to be with you Sarah in your time of sorrow. Your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 30, 2011
Dr. O'connor and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jerry and Pat Baumgardner
Herb and Pat Furnas
October 30, 2011
Jim and Connie-Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our condolences.
Paul Davis
October 30, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 29, 2011
Looking back on Colin the few things that stand vivid in my mind were:
At Grandpa Jim's 75th Birthday I was debating on fun names to put him under in my phone and he requested to be called "Oh Chopped Liver"!
Also a couple years back when he had come home for Christmas and he was attempting to teach the kids how to juggle. It was an epic fail but fun to watch.
I am proud to say that this light of entertainment is my uncle and he will be missed dearly by all that called him family or friend.
-Kristin Greene-
October 29, 2011
Dear Family,
I am in HR at Bell Helicopter and met Colin briefly - what a lovely young man. We will all feel the loss. Please let me know if we can assist you in anyway.
Sincerely,
Nikki King
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Diane Groman
October 29, 2011
Sarah,
Glenn & I were so sorry to hear about Colin. You are in our prayers through this tremendously sad time. Glenn has some great pictures of you and Colin at our St Patrick's Day party a few years ago.
We grieve with you Sarah, with your loss.
October 29, 2011
Sarah, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympahty, Robbie McClurkan
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