Mitch

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Geoff Jamieson and Red Hot Chilli Babe...his RAF 2000

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Mitch

http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story...30-921,00.html

Another article.

rotor

On behalf of Rotorcraft Australia and it's members I'd like to wish the Jamieson family, friends and Geoff's mates our sincere condolences. I would also like to wish the family and friends of as yet the unnamed passenger our sincere condolences.

Another sad loss!

Words can never express our feelings at the loss of our mates under any circumstances.


Geoff

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Mitch

Well Said Geoff, Thanks Mate, I shall pass that on to the extended Jamieson family in print. I have been collecting stuff to give to Jade from his gyro family in memory of the bloke.

I can tell you fellas that Tim Sheahan from Blackmans Bay, Tasmania was the Student Pilot.
Tim accompanied me recently to Lameroo for the Nationals telling me he had six hrs of training up and was in love with the magic of gyros , he was going to buy one and solo and fly his lady love around with him, we would fly together to. Tim had phoned me to tell me how much he had appreciated that whole week and all it's experiences, he said it had changed his life forever and thanked me, wished me well for my operations.

That was the last time, I spoke to the bloke. A friendship forged in the space of a week, that will stay with me, for the rest of my life. Many of us at Lameroo got to know Tim. His first night round the campfire with Tim Mc, Jacko, Birdy, Ross Fife, myself and others was an introduction into a wonderous new world for Tim of rugged characters some uglier than their own legends, though all joined in the story telling and soon the laughter was louder and Tim's passion for gyros entrenched. Tim was shootin yarns with gyro legends and soon learnt the ways of gyro campfire ettiqute. As the weekend progressed Tim got to know my wife and kids as we shared the same camp. Tim was totally pro-active and extremely fit for his 67 years, ingaging in all camp chours and housekeeping. A great bloke to buddy up with at fly-ins.
Tim was a retired Coronial Inquiry Police Officer who had come out to Tassie from Ireland many years ago. He was a Gentleman and a truely genuine and funny bloke. Very much in love with his life partner Jenny of some eight years. Tims love for gyros only surpassed by his love for Jenny.

The sad loss of Tim Sheahan and Geoff Jamieson felt by many here in Tasmania and the Mainland.

Mitch

Birdy2

The sad loss of Tim Sheahan and Geoff Jamieson felt by many here in Tasmania and the Mainland.
And ere in the middle of the 'big' island too mate.
Wot you and your bestest mate have been through for the last 2 years is more than my best enemy would deserve, you and yours need a break mate.
BTW, wot i told your better half the other nite is fairdinkum, anytime.

Mitch

Thanks Birdy, appreciated.

Ole Mate Nudge with the trike and recently rebuilding his X-Air came by today for coffee and a natter. Tim used to have a Jabiru and I believe put a 100 odd hrs on it before deciding to come across to gyros, so is well known amongst the light weight fixed wingers as well.

All the Tassie Boys are staying in touch one way or another.
Funeral tomorrow.

Mitch.

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Brian

Sorry to learn the bad news Mitch, leaves you feeling empty and hollow knowing blokes who shared the passion we all know , are gone.

Sincere condolences to all the families /friends concerned.

Thanks for sharing the information Mitch, can image the pain its causing.

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Gyrodes

Mitch, I feel for you, our Gyro mates are a massive help to us in time of missfortune. My condolences to the two families even though I met neither. All the best to you in your recovery. Des Garvin

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marko66

My condolences to both families

You guys have said things nicer than i might have and I concur

Reagrds Mark

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