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Paul Adair Obituary

PAUL N. RED ADAIR, passed away Saturday evening, the 7th of August 2004, in Houston. Red Adair was born June 18, 1915 in Houston, Texas. His parents, Mary and Charles Adair, also had four other sons and three daughters. The family lived in the Heights of Houston where his father worked as a blacksmith. He attended Harvard Elementary School and Hogg Junior High School; however, due to a need to support his family, he was unable to complete his high school education. In 1936, Red joined the Southern Pacific Railroad. In 1938, Red began his first oil-related duty and was hired by the Otis Pressure Control Company. He continued working in the "oil patch" until 1945, when he was inducted into the United States Army. Red served in the 139th Bomb Disposal Squadron through the end of World War II and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following the war, he returned to Houston and began employment with Myron Kinley; the original pioneer of oilwell fire and blowout control. Red continued to work for and with Mr. Kinley until 1959. After fourteen years with the M. M. Kinley Company, Red resigned and formed the Red Adair Company, Inc. to control oilwell fires and blowouts. Through Red Adair Company, Red pioneered the development of modern-day effective Wild Well Control techniques and equipment and earned his reputation as "best in the business." Red and other members of his firefighting team averaged controlling over 42 oilwell fires and blowouts per year, inland and offshore, all over the world. Red and his men represent over a century of Wild Well Control and expertise, completing over 1,000 jobs internationally. Red was further recognized as the pioneer of the Semi-Submersible Firefighting vessels and was instrumental in the design of the Phillips Petroleum Company's "Red-I" and Occidental Petroleum's "Tharos," plus Aramco's multi-service vessel "Queen Mary," two fireboats and Rapid Intervention Vessels (RIV) which were utilized in controlling the IXTOC Blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. In 1972, The Red Adair Service and Marine Company, Inc. was formed to design, sell and/or lease special firefighting equipment essential in controlling oilwell fires. Thus, available equipment ranged from high pressure, vertical turbines and transfer pumps to piperacks, athey wagons with boom assemblies, and dependable water guns. The basic, proven design could be customized to meet any requirement. Often dubbed the "Rolls Royce of Firefighting Equipment," Red felt his equipment was not only the best; but the most reliable. Among Red's and Red Adair Company's historic firsts were extinguishing and underwater wild well, a job on a floating vessel and the first U. S. well to be capped while on fire. Numerous "celebrated" fires were extinguished by Red and his crew; and his many of his successful accomplishments are well-known in the petroleum industry. However, one of Red's greatest tasks and accomplishments occurred in 1991 following the Gulf War with Iraq. Red and his team extinguished 117 of the burning oilwell fires ignited by Sadam Hussein's Iraqi troops retreating from Kuwait. Red was instrumental in expediting the shipment of crucial supplies and equipment into Kuwait by testifying before the Gulf Pollution Task Force and meeting with President George Bush concerning the logistical problems of the entire firefighting operation. Although estimates of completion of the firefighting operation ranged from three to five years, this monumental task was completed in a record nine months. Red sold Red Adair Company, Inc. in 1993 and then formed Adair Enterprises, Inc. for consulting, product endorsements, and investing. He helped pioneer the industry, build it, expand it, and make it the exciting, successful, competitive industry it is today. Firefighting and the blowout industry was always "in Red's blood" until he passed away. Red's career has been recognized worldwide by the news media with magazine and newspaper articles and television commentaries and documentaries. He was the Technical Advisor on the movie Hellfighters starring John Wayne; he was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1977; and he had appearances on Good Morning America in 1979 and 1980. An authorized biography has been published entitled Red Adair: An American Hero. The movie, television appearances, success of his autobiography, and his industry achievements have made Red Adair a household name. The Prestigious Franklin Institute has awarded the Walton Clark Medal to Paul N. "Red" Adair and has elected him to a Life Fellow Membership in the Institute for his outstanding contributions to the fighting of oilwell fires and the capping of wild wells and for his development and use of advanced techniques in carrying out these activities, and for his development of equipment to reduce the time required to control offshore blowouts. Red has also received Special Letters of Recognition from President Jimmy Carter, President Lyndon B. Johnson, and President George Bush. He also received other awards; including Outstanding Houstonian Award, the Houston Distinguished Sales and Citizenship Award, the Distinguished Oil Man and Sports Booster Award, the Water Safety and Preservation of Our Natural Resources Award, and the American Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award. Red was known for his active support of several charitable organizations, especially those helping children, and was honored by the Easter Seal Society. He participates generously by giving of both his time and financial assistance to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Arabian Temple Cripple Children and Burn Institute, the Leukemia Society of America, the Easter Seal Society, and the Epilepsy Association and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Red is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Kemmie Adair of Houston; son, James Paul Adair of Houston; daughter, Robyn Adair of Houston; Sisters, Faye Guidry and May Miata of Houston; and brother, Bob Adair of Austin. He is also survived by three grandchildren; Paul Wayne Hinson, James Derek Adair, and Sunny Leigh Abel of Houston; two great grandchildren, Derek Adair, Emma Morgan Abel of Houston; and several nieces and nephews. Friends gathered for a visitation with the family on Monday evening in the Library of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. The funeral service, celebrating Mr. Adair's life, will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Tuesday, the 10th of August, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. Entombment will follow, via escorted cortege, at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Avenue in Houston. In lieu of usual remembrances, memorials in Red Adair's name may be directed to the Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research, 1315 St. Joseph Parkway, Suite 1818, Houston, TX, 77002; the Depelchin Children's Center, P.O. Box 201703, Houston, TX, 77216-1703; The 100 Club of Houston, 1233 West Loop South, Suite 1250, Houston, TX, 77027; the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, P.O. Box 20070, Houston, TX, 77225-0070; or to the Texas EquuSearch, P.O. Box 395, Dickinson, TX, 77539. For anyone desiring to honor and memorialize Red Adair, the family feels it appropriate to wear the color red on Tuesday, the 10th of August.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Aug. 10, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Adair

66 Entries

Beverly Rogers Singleton

August 17, 2004

To Mr. Adair's Family:

I know if my father were still alive, he would want to send his deepest condolences to your family. I know Mr. Adair was a close friend of his. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of great loss. God Bless You.

The Family of James F. "Pete" Rogers

Captain, Texas Rangers, Company A

Debbie Robbins

August 13, 2004

I first met Red through a friend, Rush Johnson. I saw him last at wagon 7, on the Salt Grass Trail,(2001?) he will be missed. God bless!

Mary Ann Zaborowski

August 13, 2004

I was honored to have met Mr. Adair in person some years ago. He is a legend in our industry. My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be greatly missed.

Toni Johnson Wilson

August 11, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Daddy and Red are together again, love Toni Johnson Wilson

Kathy Taggart

August 11, 2004

I wish to express my deepest condolences to you. Red Adair was truly an American Hero. I can't tell you how many times I have watched the Hellfighters. I always wanted to meet him. I sure hope that I get to meet him on the other side. He came to Ohio in 1978 to put out a gas well fire. God Bless All of you. Kathy Taggart

Johnnie Barnes

August 11, 2004

Red was just a good man. My (deceased) husband Joe and I were friends with Red years ago. Red liked to drink his Pearl beer.

He told the best stories. Our prayers are with the family. May God bless you, and be there in your time of need.

Raymond Hubert

August 11, 2004

Red was a good friend of mine. He will be greatly missed.

Troy Singleton

August 11, 2004

Dear Mrs. Adair,

I am still the Minister at the Church of Christ congregation that you used to attend from time to time back in the late 1970s whenever you were up here visiting Lake Travis. When I read of your husband's recent homegoing, I couldn't help but remember you.

Paul must have been a fine man to have been your husband, and a wise one to stay so for 64 years. What memories you must have made together! I know that the sweetest ones are the most comfort to you these days.

You were always a blessing when you came to see us at church and now I'm just trying to convey some of that love back to you. At this very difficult time, we are lifting you and your family up to the Lord in prayers and confidently expecting God to be your strength and your guide in the days ahead. Please let me know if there is ever anything that we could do for you. Love's prayers,

Troy Singleton

Pond Springs Church of Christ

13300 Pond Springs Road

Austin, TX 78729

512.258.6800

Alisa Schumacher

August 11, 2004

Please accept my condolences on behalf of my family. I meet Red while working with Tommy Tipton and had a great opportunity to see him on the boat he loved so much. He was a kind hearted man with nothing but nice things to say. It was an honor for me to have met him and known him for the short while I did. He will be remembered in my prayers.

Alisa Schumacher

W.J. (Blackie) Credeur

August 10, 2004

I was on several blow outs with Red, I retired from Halliburton after 37 years, Red was our hero, The best in the business. He will be greatly missed.

Pamela Kubicek

August 10, 2004

God Bless your family at this time of your deep loss. My sympathy is extended to your family, and the many friends of the great Red Adair, and I thank all of you for sharing this great man with our community. P.S. My son also has the Adair last name. In which he is proud to bear because of your husband, and father.

Steve Smith

August 10, 2004

To Reds Family,

I need to express my sorrow at the loss of a real american hero, Red Adair. Red took the time to visit with me when I came knocking on his office door back in 1991 just after my little brother had been murdered and I was very depressed about my life. Red had just come back from Kuwait and happened to be in the office for a meeting that day which was Sept 19th, 1991. Red didn't know anything about me or my situation, but he took the time to show me around and give me a few gifts and to autograph my copy of Red Adair, An American Hero. Paul helped restore my faith in humanity and this is what made mim a hero his whole life. I will always be grateful for the few minutes of precious life Red shared with me.

Steve Smith, Firefighter,Retired, Iron Mountain, MI

Wendy Lawton

August 10, 2004

To the Adair family, What a surprise when my friend Sallie Wendt sent me the information about "Red"...my deepest sympathy for the loss of a husband, father, grandfather, brother and best friends to many. Time lessens the pain but there will always be those moments that will bring back those memories...But all this is part of grieving...Remember to talk about him and share both the joys and the tears with your family and friends...It is hard to believe it has been over 20 years since I have seen your family many changes with everyone....Love Wendy

Joe Myers

August 10, 2004

Dear Family and Friends,

I am very sorry for your loss. I have never met Mr. Adair, but he was truly my hero. I always wanted to be like him and someday possibly meet him. I remember reading in his biography that he did bomb disposal in the military. When I enlisted in the Marine Corps, I made sure to find a job that was similar. He was truly a big inspiration for me. My dad had met him on a few occasions and told me what a great man he really was. He will be greatly missed. I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers will go out to you and your family.

Kriss Brink

August 10, 2004

I was 10 years old when I saw Red. It was 1968 and I was watching Red, John Wayne and my uncle Hervey from Humble blowing up a well in Tabbs Bay in Baytown for the movie called Hellfighters. It was then that I realized that this guy did this kind of work for real. My uncle was one of the guys picked as an expert in oil well electrical systems, and got to help ignite it. There were pictures all over their small house in downtown Humble of Red, John Wayne and Hervey that day, and he said that Red and John Wayne were sone of the nicest guys he ever met. My uncle had the time of his life, as he was already in his 70's at the time, and a retired oil-field man.

Nigel Turner

August 10, 2004

He was one of the few remaining of a great breed. Perhaps the last.

Lucky Odom

August 10, 2004

To a friend of many years,my sympathy to the Family of a brave and courageous human being.

Terri Moran

August 10, 2004

Growing up in the oil patch, Red Adair was always such a surreal embodiment of courage and honor.

My Dad was part of a buying group with Red back in the 70s, sponsoring AJ Foyt's cars. So, I felt close to him - even though I wasn't. Everyone had a sense of knowing him because he wanted you to feel that way about him.

I was so mesmerized by his whole presence. It always left me with a feeling of safety when I thought about the oilfield and my Dad's safety. I thought it would be okay, because Red could always take care of it. He'll be missed so greatly because there will never be another Red Adair.

God bless his family and the loving memory of him as he walks with our Lord.

Sally Plant

August 10, 2004

Dear Family,

I met Red when I was a child. We lived in Houston, TX from the time I was born until 1998, and my Mother and May Hyatt (and her sisters), were close friends and Lodge buddies. Through Grandma Hyatt of course I knew Stephanie, Margie, and David Adair, and this is how I met Red, when he came over with David one day. My Momma and Daddy greatly admired the man, and I must say I did, too, although I had no idea what a blowout was until my parents told me, them having grown up in the OK oilfields. Our families were very close for many years; Stephanie and I were in each others houses pretty much daily after I was 13. David and Margie lived in some apartments by Parkway Hospital and had lots of pool parties which I attended most of the time in my teens, and it was there that I saw Red again for the first time in years. My Dad died Dec. 1972, and so David stepped in to be a Father figure to me. At this one party they had soon after moving in, Dad (David), Red, Steph, and I were standing there making jokes, and then David introduced us to a buddy of his (Stephanie and I), as his daughters (he did that many times over the years, which became a family joke afterward, because I had red hair until I was about 22, and everyone always believed him). Red said he'd have to adopt me too, and so Red became "Uncle Red" from that day on. I loved those parties, listening to his stories, but what I remember most is the kindness in his eyes. He was never pretentious, always just himself, and I loved that about him, and David, too. David was to give me away at my first wedding, but stepped down in favor of my brother, when I was 18. The last time we saw each other was here, in Livingston, shortly after I moved here. I miss him so much, but I thank God for his relief. Amazing that two of the best men I ever knew came from the same parents. When I was about 21 I ran into Red at a boating event at Riverside. We hung out together, and he took me and my date for a ride in one of his hoat boats, and scared me silly! But boy was it a blast! Later I married again, and My Mother in law Clara Spear ran the restaurant and bar called "The Rotary Table" on Post Oak in the late 70's early 80's, and it was there I met up with "Uncle Red" again. He played cards there on occasion after closing time, and many times my husband and I were there. They used to pay the entertainment to stay longer while they played cards. Or sometimes he was there for a meal and a drink, and catching up with old friends. One night we went to see a good friend of mine play there, and Uncle Red was there, and my buddy talked me into playing and singing with him after hours. It was like our own little concert, and Red tried to pay me, too, but I refused, and claimed a hug as payment. That was a wonderful night. Every top oilman in the world was there at one time or another, their logos and hats covered the walls of the bar. But none ever made an impression on me the way Red did. He lived hard, he played hard; but Red I know loved deep. He talked to me about Robyn, and Jimmy, and Miss Kemmie. You could always see the love in his eyes, and his face got soft when he did. I feel especially blessed to have been included in his life, and I wish I had met you all, too. Somehow that never happened. Robyn I cried when I read that article in the paper about Daddy's and their daughter's in business together, I think on Father's Day a few years ago in Houston. You could see the pride in his face for you! I kept that article, and read everything that was written about him I ever found. Every Father's Day I think of, and pray for, Daddy and David: losing them both was very hard. The world is a better place for Red being in it, and I will always be grateful for the part he played in mine. Godspeed Uncle Red, you live on in my heart.

All my love, prayers, and good wishes for your future happiness and health,

Sally Peerson Plant

Jean (Astle) Brown

August 10, 2004

Robyn and Jimmy

My sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Your Dad was truly a legend!

Jim Gafken

August 10, 2004

The Adair Family;

We will miss one of our buddies, and send our condolences to you.

The MOI Group, North Sumatra, 1970's/80's

Jim Gafken

Mariannd Sherrod-Douville

August 10, 2004

Paul -

I am so so sorry to hear the about your grandfather. My deepest condolances are with you and your family during this time of such a great loss.

Carol Thurmond

August 10, 2004

The world has truly lost a great man. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Adair family. May God bless Red as he enters his kingdom.

Cindy Reed

August 10, 2004

Our condelences are with you and your family, for the lose of a wonderful man. But remember he will still be there to put out the fires. He will be the Angel guiding you.

Love Mark and Cindy Reed

Glenda Smith

August 10, 2004

Red Adair was my neighbor in an apartment complex in the 1960’s. He said he enjoyed the get-togethers by the pool after work with all the “young” people. My roommate and I were listening to his fire fighting stories one afternoon in his apartment office when he received a phone call from California. We could tell by his response the request was a surprise to him. The motion picture industry wanted to do a movie about his work. He very graciously declined due to time involved. After the conversation, we remarked that he should do it because maybe they would get Paul Newman or John Wayne to play the lead. He told us that he did not have time to sit in a cloth chair in California to confer with them - he had fires to put out, but if they wanted his input, they would have to come to Texas! And they did just that a few years later! He was a good neighbor and enjoyed people.

Judy Robinson

August 10, 2004

Being around Red was a pleasure whether in his boat on the water, or in the hospital eating a banana split smuggled in to him. He was upbeat, funny and full of stories. A good man whom I knew for a short time but am grateful to have had those times. Bless you, Red. The world really is a better place because of you.

JEAN YOUNG

August 10, 2004

RED WAS ALWAYS SO VERY COURAGEOUS AND BRAVE. HE WAS A HERO TO MANY PEOPLE AND DEEP SEA FISHING FRIEND.

Ellen Sabrsula

August 10, 2004

Red's Family, I only met Mr. Red once, I sold him several bikes at Christmas in 64, and we got to talk for the time that it took to build the bikes...and after that on the road I would see him in his red car or truck...I am wearing red today for him...he was great and I hope God will fix up some fires in heaven so he can stay in practice...thank you, Red...Ellen

Jeff Caperton

August 10, 2004

I am deeply saddened to loose my last remaining hero. Mr. Adair was an inspiration and motivation to me and is the sole reason I am in the oil business today. I only met him briefly a few times, but I will remember him forever.

Karen Vannerson-Pearson

August 9, 2004

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my prayers.

Michael Reid

August 9, 2004

Red will always be a "hero" in my book.

I grew up learning of his brave and heroic acts, then I briefly got to know him personally at Lakewood Yacht Club, and also during the Offshore Races held in his name in Galveston.

May you rest in peace, Red.

-Michael Reid

Brandi O'Dell (Robinson)

August 9, 2004

Sunny,

I have many memories of visiting your grandfather on the weekends when we were in elementary school.

He was always so welcoming and generous. He even let us write our names in the cement behind his house. Thanks for sharing your grandfather with me! All my love and sympathy.

Jimmy Dale & Jeannie Harris

August 9, 2004

Kimmie Lou, Jimmy, Robyn & Sunny:

We would like to add our condolances to your entire family. Being a member of the family I have known you from the time I was in diapers and I can't express what a great loss 'Red" is to us. He was a person I have respected my entire life. I'm sorry we will not be able to be at the services tomorrow. My defibrillator battery is below the change out point and I must be at the Medical Towers at 10 A.M. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you and give you strength in this time of need.

Larry Flak

August 9, 2004

He lived a long life in a dangerous job. Nothing to be sad about - just time for us to celibrate the life he lived.

I managed the Fires of Kuwait and until recently worked at Boots & Coots. We in that very unusual business knew him and had respect for what he had done in his professional life.

We all wish we had been born a earlier because firefighting was a lot more fun when Red was a monopoly! Those days till 1978 must of been great!

Tom Goss

August 9, 2004

I still remember the great presentation you made of the Kuwait fires at our Marine Corps League meeting some years ago. Again, I salute you for all your accomplishments and being an honory member of the MCL.

Semper Fi

Sharon Graham

August 9, 2004

How blessed the world was to have

Red put on this Earth to show the

embodiment of real Courage, Love and

Honor.

Sharon Graham

Betty Wolfenson

August 9, 2004

We have lost a true hero and statesman. I will always remember a wonderful afternoon hearing his stories with my mother. While putting out fires he practiced more diplomacy than many diplomats. He was a fascinating person.

George Striegel Clay Smith Cams

August 9, 2004

I had the pleasure of knowing Red Adair during the Boat Racing era, we were able to supply him & son (jimmy) with all kinds of quality parts. When I was in a terrible accident in 1976 Red sent me a very small Rubber Tree plant during my illness - today that Rubber Tree Plant is 30 ft high in my backyard, every time we would be in our backyard we would have stories to tell about the good old days. He was a great guy and although I didn't see him in oh so many years I always considered him a friend - he will be missed.

My very best to all the family.

Bob & Rubye Garrett

August 9, 2004

Bob and I had the pleasure of Red's company many times at Lakewood Yacht Club. We shared his love for boating and a joke or two. We would like to extend our condolences to the entire Adair Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Red was truly one of a kind. He will be greatly missed by all his friends here.

Lena Mangano

August 9, 2004

Even though I only knew you through my sister-in-law May Miata (your sister), I wanted to send my deepest regrets to your family.

Cindy Holder

August 9, 2004

Robin:

My thoughts and prays are with you and your family. I met your dad many years ago and have always thought he was a wonderful and caring man.

Miss Jolene Anne Giroux

August 9, 2004

Sending big hugs to everyone.

Always, Have a good one, and Take it easy.

He's probaby rearranging Heaven already, getting it in line.

Loveya

Jolene

Edith Glen

August 9, 2004

I had the pleasure of meeting Red Adair back in in the late 70's when I worked at Grahams Mens Store in Nassau Bay. He always had such fasinating stories to tell. He was a true Texan and real life American Icon...he will be missed.

GLEN BEDINGFIELD

August 9, 2004

Robyn, Jimmy and the Adair Family,

It's been a lot of years since the

old shop off 34th street, the Gulf

Coast Marathon Association,

the hot boat y'all brought in for

me from California (I think that was around 1970). Roy and I took my boat down to river side and Red went to Kemah and brought his boat up the river and he and Roy raced up the river to the RR trestle & back..good times....Red was a good friend and a good man. I never met anyone who had ever met him that didn't like him. All of us should strive to leave that legacy.

Glen Bedingfield

Janice Vaughn(West)

August 9, 2004

Jimmy and Robyn,

My prayers are certainly with you and your families during this time of great loss.

David Carder

August 9, 2004

May God bless the Adair Family. While in the Air Force in 1967 I met Mr. Adair in Anchorage at the Capt Cook Hotel. When he found out that I had entered the service from Houston, he gave me and a friend one of his blown oil derrick tie pins. I will always remember him as a truly friendly person. May he rest in Heaven.

Carsten Michaelis

August 9, 2004

To The Adair Family.

My prayers are with you. We truly lost a Hero. I met Red once at Amsterdam Airport in 1988. We talked for 30min. as my job is also in the Oilfield. What a charisma was around him. Red I will continue to wear The Red Adair Co. belt buckle with pride. God bless you and your family. I will never forget you.

A Friend

Scottie Trevino

August 9, 2004

With deepest love and respect,

and on behalf of all who knew and loved Red from Stahlhut's Family Restaurant. I wish to extend the warmest, heart-felt wishes to all family and friends who will feel this loss as great as I do.

I grew up in that restaurant, and on that lap, listening intently as he recalled many a great adventures, from fire fighting to the most unimaginable, and at that time, unbelievable to my young ears, accounts of his travels to and from all ends of the earth. Each time, I walked away like a child might after visiting a candy store. My sack, however, was filled with much more. Stories, encouragements, words of wisdom, a vest for life full of adventure, and three of the most important pieces of advice a man can share with a little girl who thinks the world of him. " Be true to your heart, and every thing else will fall into its right place." And, "There's nothing wrong with learning something the hard way, so long as you learn." I can't recall how old I was, but I'm certain, I must have been in big trouble. And my favorite: "The only thing you're sure to regret when you die, is the things you haven't done." I'm proud to say, that at 36 year's of age, I still live by these great words of wisdom. I miss that old shop on Pinemont, and think of him and everyone else who had the pleasure of playing in those race shops.

To 'Papa Red':You were the best candy store a kid could ask for. I will now and forever hold and guard that little sack stronger and closer to me, opening it one final time, to add one last trinket to the many treasures it holds. My one regret. That I grew up and grew away, returning only to be able to say Goodbye, before having said Hello. You were and continue to be one of the greatest influences of my childhood and my life. I will miss you always.

To Paul Wayne: I cannot remember a time he did not holler out to Mama, "Look after that boy for me."

He loved you very much.

With Honor and Respect,

Scottie Trevino

'The little one'

Youngest daughter of Ofelia 'Ophie' Trevino,

Who extends her regards in tears.

Kerrie Steger (Witte)

August 9, 2004

Sunny,

I was so sorry to hear about your grandfather. You and your family are in my prayers.

Kerrie

John Silva

August 9, 2004

I had the pleasure of meeting Red Adair back in 1982 at a boat race in Clear Lake.

He was a true Texan and real life American Icon...he will be missed.

We will be wearing "RED" here in Georgia.

John Silva

Rik Kent

August 9, 2004

I remember 'Red' as a serious powerboat racer, and we were competitors, and friends, at many events during the '70s, especially in Austin, TX. Despite his world-wide fame, 'Red'was just one fine individual. Always friendly. Always supportive. Always generous with his time, no matter who you were. May he rest in Peace.

John Haver

August 9, 2004

Robyn i met while racing stock cars at Meyer speedway and RED at a "shrimp boil" party a long time ago.what an honor to have met a truly great man. john haver

John Willis

August 9, 2004

May God's peace and comfort be with

you at this time.

Respectfully yours,

John D. Willis

Alfons Alizzi

August 9, 2004

What sadness it brings to my heart for such a wonderful man to have left us.

I first met Red while working at Atchafalaya Cajun restaurant.

He would come in several times for lunch, his favorite was the fried catfish.

He will always have a special place in my heart.

One day he told me to come outside. Wew walked to his red Mercedes and he opened the trunk and pulled out a red jacket with his name on it and handed it to me.

This has been a momento I have cherished over the years.

What a down to earth man he was.

Thanks Red for all that you did and I know the man above has work that only you are capable of doing.

John & Kathy Cooper

August 9, 2004

God Bless you and give you peace during this trying time. My stepfather worked in the oil field when I was a little girl. He loved John Wayne, Red Adair and "Hellfighters". When I read Mr. Adair had passed, I felt like a piece of history has passed with him. Red Adair is a symbol of Texas strength and he will be truly missed.

Dennis & Donna Hicks

August 9, 2004

Our prayers are with you. Mr. Adair has done alot for Houston and our Country. We will never for get what he has done for us.

DONN NIVEN

August 9, 2004

If You Look Up 'GENTLEMAN'in Websters. A COLOR 8X10 Of 'RED ADAIR' Will Be There. A TRUE AMERICAN In Every SENSE.!!!Everyone He Ever Touched Came away with a better meaning of LIFE.!!! THANK YOU FOR TOUCHING ME.!!!

Ronnie Barnes

August 9, 2004

I was introduced to Red, when I was a small boy. I'm in my mid 40's and I still remember that day. I later had a chance to meet him again, he gave me some friendly advise, that I'm still using today. He was an icon, yet still down to earth. Thank you Red, not for fighting fires, but fighting the war on humanity. Red, to me you are a hero, a role model and will forever be my friend.

May God hold his hands out and receive you, bless your family and ease the suffering they may endure. God blessed us all, for letting us have you here, when a man like you was needed. There is only one Red Adair, never will there be another like him.

Doug Miller

August 9, 2004

Robyn:

I have known Red personally since 1981. I was Fire Chief on the Houston Ship Channel and am Fire Chief for Marathon Oil. Red was a wonderful mentor. He was able to absorb the big picture during a fire and know instinctively what would work to suppress it. He said what he thought and was always right. When we were honoring Red at the Adam's Mark Hotel with the Red Adiar Award in 1991 through Industrial Fire World, Red took everyone by surprise during a live TV interview with Channel 2 news to express his dismay with the defense minister of Kuwait. Red was upset that his equipment was still on the docks. Well, Red's statement made the 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 o'clock news, the networks picked up his statement and the following day your equipment was moved inland. What a man and what a wonderful career he has shared with all his fellow firefighters. My condolences to you and your family. Chief Doug Miller

Doug Miller

August 9, 2004

Robyn:

I have know Red personally since 1981. I was Fire Chief on the Houston Ship Channel and am Fire Chief for Marathon Oil. Red was a wonderful mentor. He was able to absorb the big picture during a fire and know instinctively what would work to suppress it. He said what he thought and was always right. When we were honoring Red at the Adam's Mark Hotel with the Red Adiar Award in 1991 through Industrial Fire World, Red took everyone by surprise during a live TV interview with Channel 2 news to express his dismay with the defense minister of Kuwait. Red was upset that his equipment was still on the docks. Well, Red's statement made the 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 o'clock news, the networks picked up his statement and the following day your equipment was moved inland. What a man and what a wonderful career he has shared with all his fellow firefighters. My condolences to you and your family. Chief Doug Miller

Patricia Mankin

August 9, 2004

My prayers are with the entire Adair family. My father worked for Humble Oil and spoke many times of Mr. Adair. I recall living in Houston as a child--us four kids knew the seriousness of Red Adair's desire to meet the challenge of a blowout. We would be glued to the TV as we watched Dan Rather show us film clips of his latest fire. We know his history of passion in fighting fires and creative technology paved the way for safely putting out awesome fires today.

Alison Petry

August 9, 2004

I never met Mr. Adair, but having spent 20 years in the oil & gas industry, he is truly an icon. There are very few of his breed and I hope his family receives some measure of comfort in knowing how many lives he touched doing what very few people dared. May God bless Red Adair and give his loved ones peace in their memories.

Jerry Oglesbee

August 9, 2004

A GREAT Texan! I remember well Red's "Hellfighter" raceboat at the Neches River Festival riverfront in Beaumont, Texas in the late 60s. Red always lived life to it's utmost. I'll proudly wear my Red Adair Co. cap (which is red in color of course) on Tues. to honor his memory! Such a GREAT man........

Bob Arriaga

August 9, 2004

My condolences to the Red Adair family. I never met him but felt like I knew him. While working with his daughter Robyn, I was gifted with his autobiographical book. Robyn always spoke very highly of him and with great respect.

M.Wayne Kirton

August 9, 2004

To The Family of RED,

I remember see Red at South Shore where we had a boat also. I will remember him waving and moving on.

The world has lost a great person. May God bless your family and help you though a very trying time.

Wayne

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