Updated 6/30/2020 Flown West - Capt. Louis Roert Nelson Sr. flew West
June 13, 2020. See Pathfinders for more
information.
Deceased Flight Attendant - Joyce Elizabeth Phillips June 15, 2020. See Flight Attendant News for more information.
Updated 6/23/2020 Deceased Flight Attendant - Joyce Elizabeth Phillips June 15, 2020. See Flight Attendant News for more information.
Updated 6/14/2020 Flown West - Capt. Thomas Sierer flew West
June 11, 2020. See Pathfinders for more
information.
Updated 6/14/2020 Flown West - Capt. Danny B Hamby flew West
June 10, 2020. See Pathfinders for more
information.
Updated 6/12/2020 Flown West - Capt. Nevin Remaley flew West
June 2, 2020. See Pathfinders for more
information.
Updated 5/12/2020 Capt. Martin Mylet:
Captain Martin M. "Marty" Mylet passed away on 5/5/20 at his home in Hazleton,
Pennsylvania. Captain Mylet began flying in the United States Air Force in
1959. His commercial flying career with USAir lasted over 30 years until
retirement in 1995. His home base was Pittsburgh International Airport. He is
survived by his wife, 3 children and 1 grandchild. Condolences can be emailed
to the Mylet family at YTRAM32@MSN.COM.
Updated 4/26/2020 Capt. Arlen Ingman:
We have just received word that Capt. Arlen Ingman passed away in a nursing home
in Bealeton, Va. He has been ailing for the past several years. We have no further
information. Because of the present Coronavirus situation the thinking is that
a memorial service will be held after the Coronavirus period has passed us.
Updated 4/21/2020 Shirley Kirby:
Shirley Kirby, wife of deceased pilot, Bill Kirby, passed away on April 17th
after a short hospital stay. She fell and broke three ribs and went downhill
very fast. She was 83. She will be cremated and buried at Bushnell with
her husband and son. There will be a celebration of her life sometime
after the corona virus is over.
Dana Hawkins
12297 SE 86th Avenue
Belleview, Florida 34420
Updated 4/6/2020 Captain Ed Rickard:
Former Pittsburgh Base Chief Pilot, Captain Ed Rickard, passed away on Mar. 31, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Captain Rickard was 81 at the time of his passing, and had requested that he be cremated. At a later more suitable time his cremains will be interred in his beloved Wyoming.
His wife Betsy's contact information is provided below..
Elizabeth Rickard
6152 Spinnaker Loop,
Lady Lake, Fl 32159
Updated 3/7/2020 From James Brown:
It is with great sadness that my best friend and mate passed away on March 4, 2020. Cheryl Horst Brown from the Flight Attendant class of 1969, known and referred to as "Pickle". She was Jim's co-pilot on the many years of RV travel. Her favorite being a camping trip to Yellowstone with early morning drives through the park looking for critters. Cheryl loved life and always had a great since of humor during her 17 years as a Flight Attendant. She has requested to not have a viewing or service, she will be interned at the Brown family plot in Johnson City, Tn.
Please no calls at this time but cards may be sent to Captain Jim Brown, 4328 Heritage Trail, Leesburg, Fl 34748.
Thank You, Soaring Eagles
Updated 2/7/2020 Flown West - Captain Robert V (Bob) Thompson flew West January 30, 2020. See Pathfinders for obituary.
Updated 1/29/2020 Flown West - Captain Ed O'Brien flew West October 31, 2019. See Pathfinders for obituary.
Updated 1/9/2020 Flown West - Captain Don Greenfield flew West January 8, 2020. See Pathfinders for obituary.
Updated 12/31/2019 Soaring Eagles Dues Notice -
Dues for 2020 are due in January. Checks should be made to Soaring Eagles and sent to:
Soaring Eagles
8860 Peninsula Dr
Terrell, NC 28682
- $40.00 for those who are younger than 80.
- $25.00 if you were age 80 before January 1, 2020.
- $00.00 if you were age 80 before January 1, 2017, however, you may voluntarily pay dues if you wish.
Paul Sturpe, Treasurer
Updated 12/30/2019 Flown West - Captain David Byron Kelley flew West December 28. See Pathfinders for obituary.
Added 12/29/2019
This is the beautiful framed print that was presented to Chairman Edwin I Colodny at this years Soaring Eagles Reunion. Mr Colodny generously donated it back to the Soaring Eagles so that it could be auctioned off, with the proceeds going into the Save Our Stinson Fund.
Bidding closes at midnight Dec. 31, 2019.
Those wishing to bid may do so by submitting your bid to joekernandc9@yahoo.com. Currently one bid has been submitted for the minimum of $350.00.
The successful bidder will be responsible for shipping costs. I will attempt to have Mr. Colodny write a note to be attached to the back of the framed print. I am not inclined to disturb the professional framing work.
Joe Kernan
Updated 12/25/2019 Flown West - Captain Herb Dudley flew West August 27, 2019 after an extended illness. See Pathfinders for obituary.
Updated 12/18/2019 Flown West - Captain Jack Semenko flew West December 15, 2019 after an extended illness. See Pathfinders for arrangements and obituary.
Posted and Revised 11/25/2019
A Friend Passes
Just info for those that went to Dr. Pete Parent for their Phy , that his wife Evelyn passed away this last week. Notes or cards can be sent to him at :
426 W Main St Monongahela Pa 15063
Denny Graff
Revised 11/23/2019 Flown West - Captain Charles "Chuck" Croco Flew West November 23, 2019 after suffering either a heart attack or stroke. It is possible that
there were elements of both.
See Pathfinders for details.
Posted 11/15/2019 Flown West - Captain Gerald "Rod" Donovan
We just learned of Captain Donovan's passing. It occured 10/23/2018. s
name has been added to the Pathfinders list. No other details are
available.
Posted 11/ /2019 Minutes of the 43rd Soaring Eagles Reunion
now listed under a new navigation button named
.
Posted 10/30/2019 Flown West - Captain Lester A. Roberts
See Pathfinders for details
Posted 10/30/2019Flown West - Captain Richard Pearson
See Pathfinders for details
Posted 10/30/2019 Flown West - Captain John Wholley
We just learned of Captain Wholley's flight West. He flew West in 2017.
See Pathfinders for details
Posted 10/9/2019 Flown West - Captain William Tracy
See Pathfinders for details
Posted 10/8/2019 Ship for our Soaring Eagles Cruise
Posted 9/29/2019
Welcome to our newest members :
Pamela Stepanian=, Pat Riley, Jan Grieco, Pamela Dunlap, Vicki Johnson,
Pamela Orbe Barbara Gonzalez, Linda Friend, and Gayle McGlinn.
Sign up for the Reunion and welcome these Ladies in person.
Joe
Posted 9/29/2019 Flown West - Captain Bill Patchett
See Pathfinders for details
Posted 9/29/2019 Celebration of Life - Dan Friel
Barbara Pressley has planned a Celebration of Life for Dan Friel as
follows:
October 12, 2019 3:00 to 5:00 PM
American Legion Post 130
400 Oak St
Falls Church, VA 22046
Posted 9/19/2019
An Eagle Flies West - Captain Charlie Boivin
See Pathfinders for details.
Edited 9/9/2019
An Eagle Flies West - Captain Dan Friel
See Pathfinders for details.
Posted 8/11/2019
An Eagle Flies West - Captain Earl Bates
See Pathfinders for details
Posted 8/4/2019
An Eagle Flies West - Captain Earl Stone
See Pathfinders for details.
Posted 8/4/2019
Reunion Hotel Reservations
When you are making hotel reservations via the internet, you can do
everything except to choose the option of a single room with two beds. In
consultation with the Sales Staff at Tampa Westshore Marriott we offer
the following guidance. Make all of your selections as you normally
would, then since you cannot select a two bed option, you will have to
contact the hotel. They will make that change for you. Simply email
johannaarteaga@marriottsales.com
or call her at 813-282-5812, and she will edit your reservation to
reflect a two bed option.
Posted 6/30/2019
New Member
Welcome to our newest Eagle, Captain Doug Burke who is the son of Captain
Ed Burke who was hired by All American Airways in 1950. The Burke's were
able to fly together before Ed retired some years ago.
Posted 6/12/2019
Flown West
Information will now be found on the Button on the Top
Navigation bar.
Posted 5/21/2019
Welcome New Eagles
Please join me in Welcoming our three newest Eagles.
Captain Ron Friedhoff, Allegheny DOH 1/79 and a retirement date exactly
one month from today. Welcome aboard the Soaring Eagles Captain Ron, and
Happy Retirement on 6/20/19.
Ginny Friedhoff, Ron's wife Allegheny DOH 1/79 and the date that she quit
flying is unclear at this time, but she did stop flying.
I had the pleasure of flying with the Friedhoff's when I was a fairly new
Captain in DCA,, and we had a great time. I look forward to reminiscing
with them about the good times at the upcoming reunion.
Our third new member Patricia Riley, was hired as a Flight Attendant by
Mohawk Airlines 5/69 and flew until 1/2005. She and her husband Robert
reside on the West Coast, but we hope they will be able to join us in
Tampa this year.
Captain Joe Kernan, President
Posted 5/8/2019
The 2019 Reunion Registration Form has been added.
You can access it - - > HERE < - - or from the top navigation bar
under the Reunions Button.
Posted 2019
Member dues are now payable January 31 each year. Current REGULAR dues
$40.00, Members age 80 by January 31st dues are reduced to $25.00.
The Soaring Eagles need your support. Make your check payable to the
USAir "Soaring Eagles" and mail to Treasurer:
Captain Paul Sturpe, 8860 Peninsula Drive, Terrell, NC 28682. Telephone
(828) 478-1133
Remember to include an update of your status.
Posted 2019
A new service for our membership.
Captain Sturpe has set up a PayPal account enabling you to send fees to
the Treasurer. Using your PayPal account make your funds payable through
PayPal to:
SoaringEaglesTreas@gmail.com
We hope this service makes it easier to stay current as a Soaring
Eagle.
or u.s.= mail
Captain Paul Sturpe, 8860 Peninsula Drive, Terrell, NC 28682.
Posted 2018
NEED A CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS for - PAUL HOWE