Jon Thocker

I attended my first air show June 24, 2018, in Dayton, Ohio. All the acts were great. But the Redline show just absolutely amazed me. A short while later Jon & his partner walked through the spectators. Something made me make a bee line to meet them and both signed the program. Ill never forget how personable Jon was, as I was telling him that he & his partner were like one in the sky and how impressed I was with their gift. He took the time to exchange pleasantries with a complete stranger. Class act Ill never forget. Spirit in the sky.

I just heard of Jon's passing today. There are no words that can express how sorry I am. I had the privilege of meeting and working with Jon when he attended my Trade Program Orientations and worked as a customer in this program, after Astar's closing. He was a joy to work with and to know. My deepest condolences to his family and aviation family.

Thankyou Jon for your inspiration that has me taking to the skies too in a Vans home-built. Your family's pain is shared all over the world by aviators.

He will be terribly missed.

I cannot recall a time with Jon when smiles and laughter were not involved. God bless Deb, Alex, Haley and the entire Thocker family and network of friends. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I was a child hood friend of Jon's we played sandlot baseball everyday in the summer so sorry for the loss I know how much he loved aviation we launched miniature rockets as kids. I will always be grateful for Jon and his brother Russ for reconnecting with me a few years ago. Jon you will be sorely missed.

Good friend and a pilot. gone west, blue skies and fly safe.

What a great friend and an inspiration for life. You will be missed immensely. Prayers to all.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rest in Peace Jon-

Debora Palmer, Michael, and Matthew Weedon (Chestertown, MD.)