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Dustin Rabe Obituary
Family members confirmed today that 29-year-old Dustin Rabe, a San Jose State University graduate, was killed in Monday's crash.
Memories and Condolences
for Dustin Rabe
60 Entries
August 14, 2014
I know it's been four years and we are supposed to let go, but apparently even time doesn't cure all wounds. I will never forget my friend, and his kind soul. I only wish I had another chance to shake his hand and give him a hug for all that he did. I will always miss you Dustin, and I will forever miss the times we spent together. You were always the big brother I didn't have.
Andrei
Richard Overhouse
August 31, 2010
Dear Rabe Family, I worked with George Sr. and only just found out that Dustin was his grandson. George had previously mentioned his grandson's love of flying and I am very sorry for your loss.
Gray Family
August 14, 2010
Dustin, We will always remember you smiling and doing what you loved.
August 10, 2010
Dear Jan, George, Mark & Brian, Dustin's Memorial was beautiful. The pictures, poems, music and words from his many friends & family there were perfect. I always loved it when Clint was with Dustin and your family when they were little. We are so sorry for this loss to you and the community. I've thought of Dustin many times over the years & loved hearing of his many accomplishments. I will continue to think of him with a smile in my heart. Teri Smith
Mike&Sharon Mattozzi
August 9, 2010
George, Our heartfelt condolences to you, Jan and family. We are so sorry to hear about Dustin. This is such a tragic loss of someone with so much potential. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 4, 2010
Dear Jan and George,
We are so sorry for your loss of your son. Our hearts go out to the both of you with condolences.
Mona & Nick Raby
Mary Lou Ireland
August 4, 2010
August 4, 2010
Dear Jan and George, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and heart go out to the both or you.
Tricia Brown
August 1, 2010
Dustin,
I am so glad to have known you. When I think of you,I always see your smiling face.
August 1, 2010
George,my heartfelt condolence to you,Jan
,family and friends for the sudden,tragic
,and devastating loss of your wonderful
son Dustin.You know my thoughts and offers are with you on this saddened
and mournful time.
Sincerely,Greg Fowler
July 29, 2010
One luv from your best friends at Hotel Keilir Iceland . . .
Justin use to stop here on his way from usa to Europe. What a good boy and good friend he was.
Dustin was our most loyal costumer and we will miss your smile here in Iceland . .
-Thorsteinn Ragnarsson
-Keflavik
-Iceland
sarah purdy
July 29, 2010
Dearest Dustin, George Jan and family
For 8 years I was your right seat girl and you my pilot in commmand..there was no safer place to be.. for 11 years you were the love of my life, my fiance and my best friend...now you fly with your angel wings watching over us. I cant imagine my life without you and cant fathem not hearing your voice. I am so glad we spoke the week before you left this earth, for I know you were happy and content. Spread your wings and continue to fly..know im watching you every minute, remembering the endless love you had for mom and dad and all those closest to you...
July 29, 2010
The light in the world just got slightly dimmer with the loss of a son, a friend and a wonderful man. Dustin's smile was magic and contagious and as we reflect on memories, it is that face with that smile that we see. Our heartfelt sympathy to you George, Jan, Brian and Mark. We will never forget Dustin and we were blessed to have him so close to us for 11 years. This is so tragic and we are all so very sad. You are in our hearts and prayers. The Purdys, Den Skip and Sar
The Long Family
July 25, 2010
We are devastated to hear about Dustin. It was just a couple of months ago we ran into Jan and Dustin in Jack-in-the-Box in Los Gatos. We sat together and Dustin told us all about his flying adventures. His enthusiasm was contagious and Jan's pride filled the room. We are so deeply saddened by this terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 25, 2010
Jan George and Family
We're so sorry! Dustin and you guys were such a big part of our lives, motorcross with you guys brings so many fun wonderful memories.. I wish I had the words to make it easier but know he will always be a part of our lives. So sorry Jan George Brian Mark and family.
Love Rebecca Paul Kylee Dylan Heather
Gary Oswald
July 25, 2010
Dustin was a great kid, I only met him as a a kid , but I was impressed with him, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kylee Vicha
July 25, 2010
Jan,George,Brian and Marcus.I am so sorry for your loss. Dustin was an amazing friend.His smile was infectious. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you guys.
Lois & Peter Brown
July 24, 2010
Dear Jan, George, & the Rabe family,
We're so heartbroken to hear about Dustin. We never had the privilege of meeting your wonderful son and only know Jan from her route, but our thoughts and tears go out to your family. With many prayers for strength minute by minute, hour by hour.
Kym & Ransome Williams
July 24, 2010
Jan & George
While in Ohio this week we heard the news.
We are all so very, very sorry for your loss.
Dustin will remain in our hearts forever.
You all remain in our thinking every moment.
Zsa Zsa Taylor
July 23, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you George and Jan.
Heather Mannings
July 23, 2010
Dear Rabe Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was blessed with meeting Dustin when I got to pick him up at the Burlington, VT Airport. He was Ferrying an airplane (Lake) over to Finland for us. What a wonderful young man! I feel blessed to have had the chance to meet him. He loved flying airplanes. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
July 23, 2010
The Calebottas are saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved, beautiful Dustin. May you find some comfort in your treasured memories and love of family and friends.
The Calebotta family
July 23, 2010
The Calebottas are saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved, beautiful Dustin. May you find some comfort in your treasured memories and the love of family and friends. We will always remember his kind spirit.
The Calebotta Family
Tiffany Battle
July 22, 2010
Dear Rabe Family,
I have only met your son a few times. He was my cousin's (Ian Higgins) best friend. He was such an incredible young man. He often joined our family at Easter and it was such an honor having known such a determined and amazing person such as him. May God give you the strength and peace within during this difficult time. Your angel is flying above you to watch over you in this time of need.
George Deeter
July 22, 2010
Dear Rabe father and mother.
I have known Dustin for some time and shared his passion of transoceanic flights in small planes. I've given him advice at times and appreciated his airmanship and flying skills.
Karen Ryan Leabman
July 22, 2010
My husband Robin is a fellow ferry pilot and good friend, and I was lucky to have met Dustin in St Johns just 2 months ago, while I was accompanying my husband on a ferry trip to Morocco. The three of us had a lovely dinner at an irish bar and shared a taxi to the airport the next morning, and the last thing I said to Dustin was that I wanted to set him up with a nice girl (I'm Irish, its what we do!). He was so sweet and so nice, we are devastated. Our loving thoughts go to his family, he was truly a beautiful soul.
Don & Judy Pura
July 22, 2010
George & Jan We were so sorry to hear you lost Dustin. We know how proud you were of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Maria Granlund-Werth
July 22, 2010
Dustin, Nic called me Monday evening and told me what happened. May God give you wings so you can continue to fly.Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We will never forget you.
Pamela Willats
July 22, 2010
Jan and George,
Our heart felt saddnes for the loss of Dustin. He had a huge impact on our lives. The Willats Family
Roel and Ria Oosterhof
July 22, 2010
Dear Rabe family, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Dustin. May God bless his soul and provide comfort to his family. We feel very sad.
Roel/Ria Oosterhof
July 22, 2010
Dear Rabe family, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Dustin. May God Bless his soul and provide comfort to his family. We feel very sad. Roel and Ria from Holland
July 21, 2010
The Norman family is saddened by the news of Dustin's death. He has been an inspiration to the young people who knew and loved him. They, and the old ones as well, send condolences to the Rabe family in it's sorrow from this tragic loss.
Charlene Ramos
July 21, 2010
Dustin, I only met you one time. I felt like I Knew you because I work with your father and he would often up date me on your recent and upcoming trips. Your father was so proud of you. I feel so honored to have met you in person. My prayers are with your family. God Bless!
July 21, 2010
Dear Jan and George,
We are so sorry and sad to hear of Dustin's death. It is just so hard to believe, and so heartbreaking.
Dustin was so dear and we remember him so fondly from early childhood on. His sweet smile and enthusiasm for life was contagious. His success at pursuing his dreams was an inspiration for many.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
The Hiltgen family
Rhonda Brodsky
July 21, 2010
Dear George and Janice,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful young son.
Knowing him as a little boy, years ago, I saw the spark in his eyes for life and what it had to offer him.
Andrei Filimon
July 21, 2010
My memories of Dustin are wonderful, I spent my youth alongside him and his friends and always was inspired by his goals, kindness and patience. You will be forever missed my friend, I hope God gives you the greatest set of wings and sets you free.
Lauren Cooper
July 21, 2010
Dear Rabe Family,
The memories I have of you, Dustin, and the travels we took together, will never fade. Thank you for being such an inspiration and a mentor to myself and so many others. The fact that we were able to talk on 123.45 over Europe the other day was a special blessing, although I didn't realize how important it was at the time. Glad we got to chat. You are my friend always. You are in my thoughts, and I pray for strength for your family in this most difficult time.
Andreas Schall
July 21, 2010
It is very sad to learn that Dustin Rabe has passed away in a plane crash. I followed his SPOT the other day in Eastern USA, but I did not realize that the flight ended with a fatality.
Even though I met Dustin only once on my ferry flight in Greenland I will remember him as a serious pilot and a competent advisor for me as a "first-timer" on the trans-Atlantic-route.
Please give me condolences to all his relatives who might know me.
Gretchen Harris
July 21, 2010
Dustin, I will always remember your smile and the fact that you were always nice. RIP......you will be missed.
Gale
July 21, 2010
Dustin,
It's been awhile since I saw you last since the last quad wars race with you and the gang. I thought you were a very nice person and knew how much you loved quad riding as well. We will miss you very much my friend! My thoughts and prayers are with the Rabe family.
Sue Kaufmann
July 21, 2010
Dear Rabe Family, Mike and I are so very, very sorry for your incredible loss. I can not even imagine the pain you are in. I only met Dustin onces, but I remember him telling me how he thought the FAA exam was pretty easy. I had just taken it and I thought it was the hardest exam I'd every taken. That conversation sure told me what a smart young man he was. He also told me of his love of planes and how excited he was to fly and see the world. How incredible and amazing he is! I believe that he lived a very full life doing what he wanted in a short lifespan.
We are sending you our deepest sympathy, and praying for peace for Dustin and for his wonderful family.
Sue and Mike Kaufmann
Elissa McGuire
July 21, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Daniel Brenner
July 21, 2010
Dustin, The memories i have of you are that of a kind hearted person. People like you are rare. peace be with you on your journey.
Lurrene Salciccia-Bainter
July 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Elizabeth Bynum
July 21, 2010
Dustin, i didn't know you very well but what time we spent together i knew you loved your job! We talked for hours the night we met and you seemed to have a passion for life! May you rest in peace and know that your family and friends are in my prayers!
Christin Brown
July 20, 2010
My friend Dustin died yesterday. I did not know him well, but I wish I could have gotten a chance to. From what few conversations we had I know we could have had good times together. When I saw the postings that he had been in an accident my heart sank. I talked to Dustin Sunday nighthe called me from Florida. He said it was really hot and humid. I asked him about how he delivers planes and he told me all about it. Dustin said he'd give me a call the next day and check in with me and let me know how his trip was going...he never called. Then I checked my facebook....I give my deepest condolences to his family and close friends. May you rest in peace, Dustin.
Darrall Dalberg
July 20, 2010
I flew many hours with Dustin and he had a real love and respect for flying. He was one of the neatest people to be around as well. Though he has "Gone West" as the setting sun does, he soars forever for all those who knew him. I wish Peace for his family and close loved ones.
Christina Carroll
July 20, 2010
Dustin, you were a lifelong friend to me and my family and we are all beside ourselves with the news of your passing. I am greatful for the times we shared and for our recent catching up. Until we meet again, we will miss you and carry your memory in our hearts.
Christina Carroll
July 20, 2010
Dustin, You were a lifelong friend to me and my family and we are all beside ourselves with the news of your passing. I am thankful for the time we spent and for the recent catching up we did. Until we meet again, we will miss you and carry your memory in our hearts.
July 20, 2010
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear son, Dustin.
Ginger and Russ Lee, Melody Ln.
sarah high
July 20, 2010
We will miss you Dustin,you are in our hearts forever!
July 20, 2010
God rest your soul Dustin, you will be greatly missed and you were greatly loved by everyone who knew you. you were inspirational and touched the lives of everyone you were friends with. prayers to your family. and prayers to you. :)
Morgan Burdette
July 20, 2010
You are now with us in spirit....... we will never forget you. Rest in Peace Buddy
Linda Davenport
July 20, 2010
The loss of a 29 year old man is very sad, especially for his father. As a fellow pilot, however, I thinks a small measure of comfort can be taken from the fact that he died doing what he loved and that this is how he would want to have died. He is at peace now and we must have faith that there is a greater plan at work here. May God bless his soul and provide comfort to his family.
Bruce Friesen
July 20, 2010
When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
- Leonardo da Vinci
Rest in eternal peace Dustin
July 20, 2010
Dear Dustin,
We all are very very sad to hear about this. You will always stay in our hearts
We will all miss you
Creative Aviation TEAM
Lisa Caceres
July 20, 2010
I am so fortunate to have known you Dustin. Your smile was like sunshine even on the foggiest days. Your upbeat and positive personality stood out from the rest. I quietly admired all your qualities for such a young man and looked forward to what your future would hold. Rest in peace friend. I will miss you.
Clint Perez
July 20, 2010
My Condolences to the Rabe family,Dustin is a great friend an will be missed greatly.
Travis Wilbur
July 20, 2010
My heart goes out to Dustin and the Rabe family. Dustin was such a happy and positive guy. I have so many good memories of him. Godspeed my friend.
Travis Wilbur
July 20, 2010
Dustin you where truly a great person and this world will miss you i once heard that the stars belong to the sky you where a star man ill miss you !
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