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Deborah Hendrix Reed
July 2, 2025
I am a retired Army Nurse who took care of Brian when he was hospitalized with severe burns in 1974 at the Institute of Surgical Research in San Antonio, TX. I experienced him as a uniquely gifted man in his recovery "mission". I spent many evenings after my 3-11 pm shift sitting with Brian discussing what is really important in life. He taught me a lot about cherishing life. I feel blessed to have known him and will never forget his loving spirit.
July 1, 2025
Call sign Pickle wishes you a safe journey over the endless clouds.
Donald Beals
May 29, 2025
You are an inspiration to the young men and women who aspire to be pilots. Fly high Brian!
tim colgate
May 20, 2025
just found out today, 2 years later that Mr Schul had passed...late condolences to all his family and friends, I never knew him or got to see him talk, but had read and watched a lot of his story over the years, what a amazing guy... funny, accomplished, and inspiring, a hero to many he never met, but left a great impression upon... we'll all meet someday, to say thank you.
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Lonnie Pruitt
May 19, 2025
Thank you Brian for ur service.
Michael Bleidistel
May 7, 2025
I met Brian Shul while attending the Reno Air Races in 2009, way back when, with my girlfriend who is now my wife.
I saw his booth that said "Meet an SR-71 Pilot", and I just had to go over there.
Brian was just telling a live version of the LA Speed Check event. Everyone that listened laughed so hard.
Hearing him telling it live was priceless. He also told the story about dropping out of the clouds over an English AFB with the infamous fly-by for some colonel?'s retirement. Absolutely priceless.
I was lucky enough to shake his hand at the end and talk with him for a moment. I got to tell him that he flew the plane that I had admired since I can remember, and that it was that plane that got me interested in aviation and made me get my own Pilots License.
I literally just read that he has passed in 2023... and I am very sad now.
Rest in Peace, Brian...you have been an inspiration to me and will continue to be so.
Mike Weinberg
May 4, 2025
Brian was a terrific fellow who answered all of my (unclassified) questions about the SR-71. Even though I never met him in person, he was a joy to talk with. I hope to finally meet him on the other side.
James Schultz
April 21, 2025
Brian Shul -- a true American patriot and hero. Thank you Brian for your inspiration, example, sacrifice, and service. Fighter pilot nation will never forget you.
Julie Trenton
March 29, 2025
Would you please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one? Brian Shul has been an inspiration to me throughout both my aviation and my photography careers. When I needed inner strength, I turned to the inspiration of his motivational presentations and realised that I could accomplish my dreams. Brian has contributed so very much to the world and he will be deeply missed. When I watch the birds fly their aerobatic manoeuvres, I always think of him. May Brian rest in peace.
Bill Brubaker
January 9, 2025
Brian Shul was a man of determination and endurance. Is seems he also had a good sense of humor. Condolences to the Family.
Kurt
January 8, 2025
Listening to his story was a life changing event for me. My entire approach to life has been changed by Listening to Brian's story
Walter Bender
December 23, 2024
Brian - Thank you for your service and tremendous sacrifice. Thank you for taking the time to educate people about the importance of acting with passion. You make me proud to share membership with you as a USAF SAC Veteran. I’m certain that you are developing and still flying amazing craft on the other side. I hope to meet you over there when the time is right. Many continued blessings to you and your family.
Steven Gaber
October 23, 2024
I've been a great admirer of Major Shul and am sad to learn of his death. He was indeed an inspiring person who will be remembered by aviation history for decades. Live long.
John R Page
September 26, 2024
Brian has been a Hero of mine for many years! I too was an Air Force member for 20 yrs, 11 months, and 25 days. - Aug 71 to Oct 92 - I was stationed in Thailand 72-73 not far from where Brian was shot down. My wife's favorite A/C was the SR-71. She said that she almost had one land on her car (as she and a friend) drove by the field on Okinawa, JA. It was one of the High points of her life, 1948-2023. High Flight can't hold a candle to Coralene's or Brian's flight path now. May God hold them both by the hand until the time is right!
Kathy Jonas
September 14, 2024
A wonderful guy. We dated for many years and did shows for me in AZ my heart is broken. He was a man for the ages. I miss you so much Brian.
Laura Scarborough
September 11, 2024
I met Brian at the at Mather AFB in 1980 or 81. He had just come in from a test flight and we had a conversation about life in the Air Force and very briefly about what happened to him. He was captivating and humble and really loved flying.
Karen Kocel Hanshaw
August 16, 2024
Today I learned of Brians passing. I met him at the Cleveland Air Show when he flew A 10s. Years later I struck up a friendship at a wedding. He became a pen Pal. I still have the postcards he sent. What a beautiful soul he was. Fly high with the angles Brian.
Kevin Workman
May 31, 2024
Rest In Peace Brian I regret never attending one of your presentation speeaches I now can only watch your old speeches on you tube you will be missed
RIP Dear Brian
Karen Bruce
May 20, 2024
View of Donner lake, with Brian. Can't believe it's been a year since his sudden death. So grateful for every moment with with him! <br />
Karen Bruce
May 20, 2024
Karen Bruce
May 20, 2024
View of Donner lake, with Brian. Can't believe it's been a year since his sudden death. So grateful for every moment with with him! RIP dear Brian
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Roy Fraser
May 17, 2024
RIP Major Shul, a life well survived. You’re flying higher than ever now ❤
Joanie Campbell
April 7, 2024
Major Shul, thank you for your service. Your courage is amazing and the encouragement I received from your speaking is immeasurable. God had a special plan for you. Through your books snd your speaking, I feel like I know you. Can’t wait to meet you in Heaven.
Carl Foleen
April 1, 2024
I saw "Sled Driver" on the coffee table in the flight office where I worked. Every break from work would find me devouring every word and photo. I was thrilled when my bride gave me my own copy as a birthday present. I had previously worked with a former SR-71 crew chief. His stories (the non-classified ones) were always enthralling, and "Sled Driver" filled in so much more. Later I acquired an autographed copy of "The Untouchables" which I have read several times. I hope to pass Brian's stories to my grandchildren to inspire their lives as he has inspired me. Thus Brian's legacy will live on.
Janice Blair
March 24, 2024
Brian, you are such an inspiration! And you have such a story to tell. I was saddened after watching one of your videos, that you have passed away. But will never be forgotten. I’m sure you have wings in heaven!
Hayward (Hazy) Meredith
March 20, 2024
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. We played racquetball two to three times a week at U-Dorn Thailand. Got to fly with him once (a thrill of my life). Not only was he a great person, but his skills of a pilot says it all. He loved life, his Lord, and now he's at peace with his Lord.
Steve Morrison
February 13, 2024
I was a Crew Chief @ Myrtle Beach AFB back in the day. I had the privilege to “strap him in & launch” on many missions in both A-7d’s & A-10a’s. We had the opportunity to converse, last, in ‘21. He was highly respected by all the ground crew. A great guy who will be missed greatly. I could identify him on the flight line by his swagger long before I could see his face. I’ll see you on the other side Brother. Cheers.
Randy Dixon
February 12, 2024
Thank you Brian. You are an inspiration.
RIP
February 8, 2024
Happy Heavenly Birthday Brian! I miss you every day!!! ❤
Sandy Stell
January 18, 2024
What an a Patriot and amazing example of the American Spirit ❤
gregory KNOX
December 19, 2023
Rise high my friend. RIP.
Sara Ewing Engelstad
December 15, 2023
I am shocked and saddened to hear that Mr. Shul has died. He was a hero of mine. I never met him but I wish I had.
Rodolfo Villalpando
December 6, 2023
I knew Captain Shul when he was a Military Assistance Program instructor pilot with the 3389th Pilot Instructor Squadron at Keesler AFB, MS being only an Airman on the Aircrew Life Support team. We trained Vietnamese, Thai, and Cambodian pilots during the war. He was the friendliest of customer pilots with a fantastic sense of humor. After his fateful crash and recovery, I was fortunate to meet him again as an NCO telling his story at Randolph AFB, TX. I was so proud and elated that he remembered me. RIP HABU...Bravo Zulu.
Karen Bruce
November 23, 2023
Thankful for Brian, his amazing life, his love and friendship, his phenomenal, and far reaching legacy that has touched and inspired so many, and will continue to forever!!
❤
Rini Stephenson
November 21, 2023
Brian was a gentlemanly man who opened himself to be everyone's friend. He will be greatly missed. Blessings to his sister, Maureen Shul, and his friend and back seater, Col. Water Watson.
Ryan Hicks
November 12, 2023
My dad read the Blue Angels book and then showed me the website of Brian shul at Gallery One in Marysville. He was a truly amazing guy. I was honored to know him. I went to several of his talks and they were very inspiring and learned a lot about life.
Michael Rice
September 18, 2023
I met him a few years ago when he gave a talk at the Orpheum Theater to benefit pancreatic cancer research. What a wonderful message he delivered! He was a great American and I am honored to have met him and I cherish his book and gold coin celebrating the SR-71 Blackbird. It is a sad day for me. God rest his soul...
Brad SCHUETZ
September 9, 2023
Amazing man...so inspirational
Brian's Photography Exhibit 2006, The Brick Cafe, Marysville CA, <br />2 of 2
Karen Bruce
August 28, 2023
Brian's Photography Exhibit, 2006, The Brick Cafe, Marysville CA, with local friend Gary Elliott, 1of 2
Karen Bruce
August 28, 2023
Kathleen O'Hara
August 28, 2023
I met Brian at an egret sanctuary in Florida, each with our Nikons in hand. We started a conversation, and found out that we lived just a few communities apart. I had no idea who he was, or anything about his flying career. When he gave me his email address, I thought he was a musher in Alaska! He set me straight.
We kept in touch over the years, checking in with photography spots that were "hot". I shared a kestrel nesting site with him, and we spent many afternoons out at Black Butte Lake, taking photos of the family of four youngsters. He had a wicked sense of humor, and he would compare the flights of various birds to different planes he had flown. When I found out this morning that Brian had passed, I could do nothing but burst into tears. What a loss for the world!
Steve Long
August 27, 2023
A brilliant man who I met at the Dayton/ Wright Pat air show years ago. I purchased his Sled Driver coffee table book. He signed it and even though he just met me, he then invited me to join him and his friends for dinner. Dinner conversation was amazing and I will never forget the American Hero who touched my life even for a short time. A very nice, caring and sharing man. He will be sorely missed by many.
Officials of America's Freedom Festival at Provo honored four individuals with 2008 Freedom Awards
Karen Bruce
August 16, 2023
Brian was the keynote speaker, 2019 Epic Aircraft, Owners and Pilots Odyssey Fly-In, Bend, OR
Karen Bruce
August 16, 2023
Ron McGillivary
August 16, 2023
GOD bless, your an inspiration to me personally. Thank you
Kevin Workman
August 12, 2023
Rest In Peace Brian schul
I wish I actually got the opportunity to see you speak live and may get one of your book and have you and Walter sign it you will be missed
Dan Freeman
August 8, 2023
We have lost a heroic warrior and a great resource to our aviation history.
Rest in Peace Major Shul, HABU SALUTE !!!
High Flight
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds,—and done a hundred things. You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air. . . .
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace where never lark nor ever eagle flew—And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space. I put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
Poem By John Gillespie
July 18, 2023
to him to ask if he would phone a young man I knew who was close to earning his Air Force wings when he was stricken by cancer and grounded. I asked Brian if he would call the young man to try to cheer him up by relating about the obstacles he had overcome. Brian gladly did this very kind gesture. Rest In Peace, Brian.
George Gould
July 10, 2023
Brian Shul the SLED DRIVER was a great American patriot, a skilled pilot , photographer & author. He was an inspiration to many. He will be missed.
Steven Shull
July 9, 2023
I was shocked and saddened when I learned of Brian passing.
Brian was an incredible inspiration to aviators around the world and to corporate groups he spoke to about drive and success!!
I met Brian at a book signing at the Puyallup, WA Annual NORTHWEST Aviation Conference and quickly became friend's, he flew SR-71s with 2 of my college classmates, we had many phone chats, he was fascinated about my stories and encounters with Bald Eagles, and had a deep desire to get close to photograph them. His incredible photography is truly an expression of his intelligence and enthusiasm for life!! He is truly soaring with the eagles now, he will be missed!!
Steve Shull Fox Island, WA.
Lois Hammond
July 4, 2023
Lois Hammond
July 4, 2023
Lois Hammond
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Lois Hammond
July 4, 2023
We have been blessed by the presence and soul of a great, gifted man. That soul has now gone way past 90,000 feet and is joining his beloved family in heaven. He is seeing planets and stars in a way he never saw before. If only he could write to us now and describe it as only he could. As much as I feel the loss of him and his many gifts, I don’t want to focus on that loss. Brian Shul brought his world to all of us in his unique way. I always told him I never knew a better writer and I will grieve the books he could have still written, but I will brush that aside to focus only on the positive. Please honor Brian’s life by thinking how he added to your life and made it better. He always said he wanted to be an educator about Nature and the beauty it had in store for each of us if only we would go out and see it. There will undoubtedly be opportunities to honor him through charitable donations, scholarships, and other ways. For now, I wish you would take a moment to step outdoors and look up. Our Brian is flying with his Eagles.
Darryl McKinney
June 26, 2023
My Deep Condolences to The Brian Shul
Family U Pray U See Tear Drop Along With The SMILE Brian Blessing Gave Me Way Way Over Here in South Bend; Along With Meeting With Brian (Mgr Pyle) 20+ yrs ago after Service In a Christian Magazine NEW MAN Also Helping Brian In (Inpls) Was a GOD GIFT.
Finally, I've Been BLESSED With The
Brian Gave Me Loaded with FRIENDLY TIME
***Encouraging WORD'S That Guided Me To
"KEEP MY MACH UP" I Replaced
MACH - with GOD❤ BLESS U ALL
George Vaiciunas
June 19, 2023
My dearest friend Brian:
I just found out about your passing today June 19, 2023 almost a month after your death.
Having known you for 12 years it’s hard to believe you are gone after just seeing you and being together in Tucson last early October.
I remember meeting you in Marysville at Gallery One and having lunch at the Brick restaurant a month after my wife passed away back in May 2017.
I’ll miss all our calls, e mails and get togethers.
I know you’re in heaven flying with God.
I will pray for you Brian.
I love you.
Peace forever.
George..
June 16, 2023
God Speed May Man
Darryl McKinney
June 15, 2023
Thanks To Brian for Helping Encouraging) Me, "To Keep My MACH UP"; I Earn My
College Degrees, and Great NASA Info.
*GOD BLESSED My Det 4 Pilot Meet 30+ yrs later after HE BRIAN Invited Me to Indnps, In
After Found His Brian Story in NEW MAN
Magazine , I've Let Notre Dame Father's He/I Unbelievable Story (Testimony).
GOD BLESS, BRIAN & SHUL FAMILY
* You Can Google My Name Bethel Christian College.
Jesse
June 15, 2023
My condolences.
Josie Levine
June 15, 2023
Brian, You have always been special to my late husband, Jack Levine. Thank you for being a good friend. In one of your earlier books you dedicated a page to Jack. You shared memories and personal times together. Jack was buried wearing his SR71 cap. He was honored to be your friend. Josie Levine wife of Jack Levine
Gretchen Smith
June 13, 2023
Brian was my hero as a little girl! I first met him at the Akron Air show where my dad was the director. He would have Brian back every year with his A 10 demonstration. I was drawn to him even as a little girl. I still have a little Mickey Mouse bank that he brought me one year and he said he would "wave" to just me as he flew in and out of the show with his A 10.
I still have that memento in my memory box from over 40 years ago! Brian would write me little letters and stay in touch over the years and eventually lost touch. But, one day when I was just 25 with my first daughter, my dad said lets go to the Cleveland Air show. As we were walking in, I recognized Brian immediately and tears streamed from my face. He remembered me and my family and he was able to meet my oldest daughter. What an absolute blessing to see him again!
My parents always had a photo of Brian hanging in their home. My dad was also a Vietnam Vet and retired as an E9 and there was just the greatest connection between those 2. When my parents passed, one of my greatest treasures is to have Brian's book "Sled Driver", ammo from his A 10 and that photo!
I remember writing papers on Brian in Highschool and College and sharing a real life hero and his story. To this day, when I see an A 10 (my favorite jet of all time) I see Brian and just get the biggest thrill.
What a shock to hear of his passing, but what a life he had!!! You will always be remembered! Know that my dreams did come true and I did believe hard things were possible and you were one of the reasons I did strive for excellence.
A hero among the clouds and well deserved rest!
All my love and highest regard,
Gretchen (Deal) Smith
David Wilkins
June 12, 2023
I had the privilege of meeting Maj Shul at an event last year, I walked away with a deeper respect for the sacrifices and shear determination made to reach his goals. I will be forever reminded that ever day is a gift, and to use it wisely. May your spirit soar high as it has lifted so many who you touched on your journey.
Joseph Dupont
June 10, 2023
What an amazing man. That overcame so much and gave so much to our country.
Robert Lafnear
June 9, 2023
It was an absolute pleasure to meet you at the 2022 Reno Air Races... your photos will have a special place on my Aviation wall for many years. R.I.P. Sir
June 8, 2023
I’m sorry for your loss. May your memories give you peace and comfort of your loved one. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for the loss of your loved one. May GOD be with you all during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.
Darryl McKinney
June 5, 2023
Darryl McKinney South Bend Ind -
BLESSINGS WITH GODLY PRAYERS
That He Encouraged me and Others in South Bend Ind, and Notre Dame Campus Friends Brian Told me to "Keep My MACH UP"
Years after are RAF Mildenhall Vets Who I Once Refueled - then met in Indianapolis
Lois Hammond
June 4, 2023
We have been blessed by the presence and soul of a great, gifted man. That soul has now gone way past 90,000 feet and is joining his beloved family in heaven. He is seeing planets and stars in a way he never saw before. If only he could write to us now and describe it as only he could. As much as I feel the loss of him and his many gifts, I don’t want to focus on that loss. Brian Shul brought his world to all of us in his unique way. I always told him I never knew a better writer and I will grieve the books he could have still written, but I will brush that aside to focus only on the positive. Please honor Brian’s life by thinking how he added to your life and made it better. He always said he wanted to be an educator about Nature and the beauty it had in store for each of us if only we would go out and see it. There will undoubtedly be opportunities to honor him through charitable donations, scholarships, and other ways. For now, I wish you would take a moment to step outdoors and look up. Our Brian is flying with his Eagles.
Lois Hammond, honored that this unique, creative genius called me his Friend.
Sheila Ahern
June 3, 2023
So sorry to hear of Major Brian Shul's passing. I had the honor of meeting him at Sheppard AFB, Texas. He was a guest speaker for our Flight Nurse class. Needless to say, everyone was so impressed and 100% entertained with his story telling! Thank you, Major Brian Shul, you certainly AIMED HIGH!
RIP Warrior!
Rini Stephenson
June 3, 2023
Brian told me, since there wasn't a next generation in his family, he was afraid no one would remember him after he died. As long as freedom-loving Americans read, how can we not cherish the stories of this American Hero?! A life well-lived, sir! Condolences to Maureen Shul, his sister, and Col. Walter Watson, his SR-71 backseater (please write a book! Please include the fly-by for the flight cadets at the abandoned English air base. Thank you!)
Rini Stephenson
June 3, 2023
We were priviledged to spend an afternoon with Brian at his gallery in Marysville in 2021 and were awed to see his high quality photos of birds he delighted in. He matched photos of the SR-71 with heroic music he had chosen in a video. We sat on his couch and chatted over an hour as he told us stories, then he walked us out to our car as a gentleman would. The world is now short another Hero. I am comforted that Brian believed in Jesus so we will see him again.
Janelle Almendis
June 3, 2023
My prayers are with you.
Jerry Smith
June 3, 2023
I never met him but did get an email from him. Great pilot and fantastic speaker . Really enjoyed his videos on you tube. A great inspiration to anyone about hope and positivity. Jerry Smith, retired Delta Captain.
Andrew Ponstein
June 2, 2023
As a fellow Pilot, Always one of my heros! God speed Brian!
Reno Air Races 2006
Karen Bruce
June 1, 2023
Boise , 2019
Karen Bruce
June 1, 2023
Reno, 2018
Karen Bruce
June 1, 2023
Truckee, 2017
Karen Bruce
June 1, 2023
Truckee, 2017
Karen Bruce
June 1, 2023
Las Vegas, 2019
Karen Bruce
June 1, 2023
Bend OR, 2019
Karen Bruce
June 1, 2023
Karen Bruce
June 1, 2023
Sharing some of the many beautiful memories with my wonderful, amazing dear friend!! You will be miss beyond measure, RIP Brian! ❤
Robert Fesen
June 1, 2023
His talks and photos were so inspiring. Met him at several airshows. An amazing person. Rest in peace.
Rali Burleson (a.k.a. Dobberstein)
June 1, 2023
Godspeed at Mach 3+!
May 31, 2023
An American treasure. Rest In Peace brian
Don Costa
May 31, 2023
I had the privledge of meeting Brian at a B&B one weekend. I also had the honor of buying a set of his books to read.
This man was and will always will be the epitome of a Warrior.
Rest In Peace, Sled Driver. I salute you and your incredible service.
May 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you peace and comfort during your time of loss.
Carli Justice
May 31, 2023
What an inspiring man. His stories made me smile. His stories of SR-71 flight made me feel so proud to be an American. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
Elizabeth Bell
May 30, 2023
R.I.P. Mr.Brian
Cindy Guthrie
May 30, 2023
I was honored to meet Brian a long time ago when he spoke in San Diego about piloting to Blackbird. To hear what he went through! I have been enchanted by the Blackbird ever since. Fly high and free Mr. Schul.
Kurt Koloszar
May 30, 2023
Rest in Peace, Major. It was an honor to have known such a stellar,selfless, & humble man, as yourself. Against all odds.
Kurt Koloszar
May 30, 2023
Thank You, Major. U were a stellar individual who continually risked it all, overcame many obstacles to get to the top. For the betterment & freedom of our country. Kurt Koloszar, Hawaii
Stephanie Schell
May 30, 2023
You will be remembered for your accomplishments.
Dan Folwick
May 29, 2023
I was blessed to hear Brian, obtain some of his books and worked with him in arranging his presentations in multiple cities.
Through all of this, we became friends and our conversations and get togethers have become priceless.
He was one of the most positive, supportive and encouraging people in my life.
Ralph McCormick
May 29, 2023
Brian, you're the best. Would have given anything to know you in person. Hate to tell you this, but I am that Cessna pilot... God Speed, my brother. Thank you for your exemplary service and humor.
Ralph
Stephanie Schell
May 29, 2023
Went through hell to get where he was.
Karen Bruce
May 29, 2023
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Brian's family, friends and all who feel the loss of this great American Hero!
He was a longtime, dear friend , since we met at Holloman AFB in 1981. I am heartbroken! Let us remember to celebrate his amazing life, and the gifts he left us all. His story of courage, will, determination, perseverance, survival, and gratitude is like no other. His amazing story, his skills as an Air Force aviator, his superb books and photography will live on forever! RiP Brian. You will be missed beyond measure! ❤❤
faith/brad tobin/herscot
May 28, 2023
Dear Shul Family Brad and I extend our condolences's to the family.he'll surely be missed very much and may he rest in peace.best faith/brad
May 28, 2023
Heartfelt condolences to the family of a wonderful person. May God help you through this difficult time.
Jerry Salsano
May 28, 2023
I had the pleasure and pain of getting to know Brian in England when he used to rotate through Mildenhall with the Blackbird. In 1985, together we won the British Open racquetball doubles championship. That was the pleasure part. The pain was that I took only second place in the singles championship. You guessed it, behind Brian. What a humbling experience to be bested by a man 3 years older and having gone through what he did. First-class athlete and a first-class individual. Early one morning he did a wing wag on take-off for me. I was astonished how almost imperceptible it was. But oh, that sound and that visual; stunning. We did not stay connected as much as I would have liked. I will miss you, Brian, you were an inspiration.
Matt K
May 28, 2023
Farewell to a true American hero and an amazing inspiration! I can picture him now standing before the Good Lord telling the “speed check” story.
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