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britmcman99 #27159 It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of a fellow Q enthusiast, Damian Gregory. Damian passed on Friday, March 16 in the care of his family and had suffered from Esophageal Cancer. He was a Vietnam war veteran, mechanical engineer, composites engineer, motorcycle mechanic to the Stars, and a dreamer / inventor. I first met Damian over a telephone conversation and I quickly surmised that he was either a great teller of stories (Liar) or one of the most talented people on earth. After meeting him in person and seeing some of the fruits of his accomplishments I chose to believe the latter. He truly was a brilliant mind, somewhat eccentric, and always engaging in conversation. I and many others loved him as a colleague, an intellectual mentor, and a brother. Not everybody on this Q-List has the honor of having a nick-name. Damian was known as "Batman" to many of us, always accompanied at group events by non-other than one of his best friends, Ron Weiss, who, through the association was named "Robin". I spoke with Ron this evening and he consented to my putting out this note to the List. Damian was attempting to rebuild a Q-200 project with broken canard and very damaged engine. He and Ron went about to the California and Nevada events over the last few years where their combined presence was always known and enjoyed. One thing lead to another and Damian and Ron ended up making one of those memorable cross country road trips to pick up a great deal on a Tri-Q for Ron. Ron will write a book on this subject and you should be able to buy it at Barnes and Noble soon. It was one of those kinds of road trips. Damian is survived by a daughter who is now holding the great responsibility of settling her father's estate. Among the personal possessions aside from his Q-200 project are Harley Davidson motorcycles and related articles, and an array of machine tools, lathes, and related machine shop items. Lastly, Damian came into the possession of what are represented as the Q-2 fuselage forms. It would be fitting if someone were interested in preserving these molds. I will be speaking with Damian's daughter on Monday, March 26 and I plan on meeting her at Damian's place in Los Angeles, CA some time later that week. With deepest sympathy, Phil Lankford ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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Steve <sham@...> #27160 They say things happen in "threes". I am sorry to here of Domains passing. I talked to him awhile back about transporting a Q. He was a wealth of knowledge. With the events of the last month I think a lot of us are looking at what are REALLY the important things in our lives, and taking each day as a gift, because no one really knows how many they have left. My condolences to his friends and family. Steve Ham toggle quoted message Show quoted text ----- Original Message ----- From: britmcman@... To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Damian Gregory It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of a fellow Q enthusiast, Damian Gregory. Damian passed on Friday, March 16 in the care of his family and had suffered from Esophageal Cancer. He was a Vietnam war veteran, mechanical engineer, composites engineer, motorcycle mechanic to the Stars, and a dreamer / inventor. I first met Damian over a telephone conversation and I quickly surmised that he was either a great teller of stories (Liar) or one of the most talented people on earth. After meeting him in person and seeing some of the fruits of his accomplishments I chose to believe the latter. He truly was a brilliant mind, somewhat eccentric, and always engaging in conversation. I and many others loved him as a colleague, an intellectual mentor, and a brother. Not everybody on this Q-List has the honor of having a nick-name. Damian was known as "Batman" to many of us, always accompanied at group events by non-other than one of his best friends, Ron Weiss, who, through the association was named "Robin". I spoke with Ron this evening and he consented to my putting out this note to the List. Damian was attempting to rebuild a Q-200 project with broken canard and very damaged engine. He and Ron went about to the California and Nevada events over the last few years where their combined presence was always known and enjoyed. One thing lead to another and Damian and Ron ended up making one of those memorable cross country road trips to pick up a great deal on a Tri-Q for Ron. Ron will write a book on this subject and you should be able to buy it at Barnes and Noble soon. It was one of those kinds of road trips. Damian is survived by a daughter who is now holding the great responsibility of settling her father's estate. Among the personal possessions aside from his Q-200 project are Harley Davidson motorcycles and related articles, and an array of machine tools, lathes, and related machine shop items. Lastly, Damian came into the possession of what are represented as the Q-2 fuselage forms. It would be fitting if someone were interested in preserving these molds. I will be speaking with Damian's daughter on Monday, March 26 and I plan on meeting her at Damian's place in Los Angeles, CA some time later that week. With deepest sympathy, Phil Lankford ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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Joseph M Snow <1flashq@...> #27161 I met Damian at Sam's flyin on the Southern Illinois airport. I thought it was quite impressive that he flew all the way from California to participate. Damian offered some very interesting ideas regarding Q2 construction issues. I remember his offering additional thoughts on the Q-list. I found his comments quite interesting and made it a point to read anything he wrote. I am saddened by his passing and our loss as a thoughtful contributor to Q discussions. Joseph britmcman@... wrote: It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of a fellow Q enthusiast, Damian Gregory. Damian passed on Friday, March 16 in the care of his family and had suffered from Esophageal Cancer. He was a Vietnam war veteran, mechanical engineer, composites engineer, motorcycle mechanic to the Stars, and a dreamer / inventor. I first met Damian over a telephone conversation and I quickly surmised that he was either a great teller of stories (Liar) or one of the most talented people on earth. After meeting him in person and seeing some of the fruits of his accomplishments I chose to believe the latter. He truly was a brilliant mind, somewhat eccentric, and always engaging in conversation. I and many others loved him as a colleague, an intellectual mentor, and a brother. Not everybody on this Q-List has the honor of having a nick-name. Damian was known as "Batman" to many of us, always accompanied at group events by non-other than one of his best friends, Ron Weiss, who, through the association was named "Robin". I spoke with Ron this evening and he consented to my putting out this note to the List. Damian was attempting to rebuild a Q-200 project with broken canard and very damaged engine. He and Ron went about to the California and Nevada events over the last few years where their combined presence was always known and enjoyed. One thing lead to another and Damian and Ron ended up making one of those memorable cross country road trips to pick up a great deal on a Tri-Q for Ron. Ron will write a book on this subject and you should be able to buy it at Barnes and Noble soon. It was one of those kinds of road trips. Damian is survived by a daughter who is now holding the great responsibility of settling her father's estate. Among the personal possessions aside from his Q-200 project are Harley Davidson motorcycles and related articles, and an array of machine tools, lathes, and related machine shop items. Lastly, Damian came into the possession of what are represented as the Q-2 fuselage forms. It would be fitting if someone were interested in preserving these molds. I will be speaking with Damian's daughter on Monday, March 26 and I plan on meeting her at Damian's place in Los Angeles, CA some time later that week. With deepest sympathy, Phil Lankford ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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Doug Humble <hawkidoug@...> #27163 I was thinking about the "threes" just after Dave passed. I just knew I was going to get a call or an email about another Q accident. In a warped way, I'm relieved that the third wasn't an accident. I also found Damian to be an interesting fellow. I was in contact with him when he purchased the Q2 molds and thought they had found a good home. I thought he had been awfully quite on the list for quite some time. Now I know why. His family will be in my prayers. Doug "Hawkeye" Humble A Sign Above www.asignabove.net Omaha NE N25974 toggle quoted message Show quoted text ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:46 PM Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Damian Gregory They say things happen in "threes". I am sorry to here of Domains passing. I talked to him awhile back about transporting a Q. He was a wealth of knowledge. With the events of the last month I think a lot of us are looking at what are REALLY the important things in our lives, and taking each day as a gift, because no one really knows how many they have left. My condolences to his friends and family. Steve Ham ----- Original Message ----- From: britmcman@... To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Damian Gregory It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of a fellow Q enthusiast, Damian Gregory. Damian passed on Friday, March 16 in the care of his family and had suffered from Esophageal Cancer. He was a Vietnam war veteran, mechanical engineer, composites engineer, motorcycle mechanic to the Stars, and a dreamer / inventor. I first met Damian over a telephone conversation and I quickly surmised that he was either a great teller of stories (Liar) or one of the most talented people on earth. After meeting him in person and seeing some of the fruits of his accomplishments I chose to believe the latter. He truly was a brilliant mind, somewhat eccentric, and always engaging in conversation. I and many others loved him as a colleague, an intellectual mentor, and a brother. Not everybody on this Q-List has the honor of having a nick-name. Damian was known as "Batman" to many of us, always accompanied at group events by non-other than one of his best friends, Ron Weiss, who, through the association was named "Robin". I spoke with Ron this evening and he consented to my putting out this note to the List. Damian was attempting to rebuild a Q-200 project with broken canard and very damaged engine. He and Ron went about to the California and Nevada events over the last few years where their combined presence was always known and enjoyed. One thing lead to another and Damian and Ron ended up making one of those memorable cross country road trips to pick up a great deal on a Tri-Q for Ron. Ron will write a book on this subject and you should be able to buy it at Barnes and Noble soon. It was one of those kinds of road trips. Damian is survived by a daughter who is now holding the great responsibility of settling her father's estate. Among the personal possessions aside from his Q-200 project are Harley Davidson motorcycles and related articles, and an array of machine tools, lathes, and related machine shop items. Lastly, Damian came into the possession of what are represented as the Q-2 fuselage forms. It would be fitting if someone were interested in preserving these molds. I will be speaking with Damian's daughter on Monday, March 26 and I plan on meeting her at Damian's place in Los Angeles, CA some time later that week. With deepest sympathy, Phil Lankford ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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Ron Weiss <ronweiss4@...> #27164 --So long Batman....I know he liked that name. I never liked Robin but, he was taller and probably looks better in tights! Since Damian had his neck surgery some months back I've been laying low and taking some time off from my Q. I logged on to this website for the first time in quite a while and am swamped by tradedgy! I'm real sorry to hear about Dave. Our family is truly suffering and I wish all will get through with plesant thoughts of our friends who have passed and the new ones we'll have in the future. My feelings about Damian's passing are ambivilent. I believe if he wasen't so smart, he might still be with us. Please don't judge me on this, just hear me out. I'm more concerned about all of us in the future! My experience in life dictates to let the professionals do their jobs! We're all educated in different fields so that we can help eachother when our expetise is needed. After Damian's neck surgery he had trouble swallowing. He had assumed the Doctor overperferated his throat. He learned a few 'Doctor' terms and instead of asking what was wrong....he diagnosed himself. Upon speaking with his physician. The Doctor replied sarcasticly....'how many years of medical school did you go to?' I know this because I was there!I don't know in the end whose to blame about this communication gap? but, somebody missed something that should have been caught.... and my friends dead! What I loved most about Damian was his intellegence and willingness to share it with anyone!What I hated about Damian was his intellegence and his desperate need to prove it to everybody! For the short time I knew him we had a love/hate relationship! I loved the fact He helped me to construct my plane correctly and hated being yelled at and called stupid in the process! But, most of all,I loved talking about airplanes with him for hours on end. For all his insecurities, he just wanted people to appreciate his knowledge and abilities. He did a great deal for me and I thank him for that! After surgery I made sure he was taken care of and if he needed something I'd try to make him comfortable. I'll Miss him and will wish he could see my Bird take its first flight! He kept on talking about how much time we had to get it right! I wish he was in a little more of a hurry....but, those who knew him could confirm he wasen't ever rushed! Thanks for being there Pal, I feel cheated we lost you so young....Ron (Robin nomore). I guess I'll have to come up with a new nickname? It just dosen't sound right without you! - In Q-LIST@..., "Doug Humble" <hawkidoug@...> wrote: I was thinking about the "threes" just after Dave passed. I just knew I was going to get a call or an email about another Q accident. In a warped way, I'm relieved that the third wasn't an accident. I also found Damian to be an interesting fellow. I was in contact with him when he purchased the Q2 molds and thought they had found a good home. I thought he had been awfully quite on the list for quite some time. Now I know why. His family will be in my prayers. Doug "Hawkeye" Humble A Sign Above www.asignabove.net Omaha NE N25974 ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:46 PM Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Damian Gregory They say things happen in "threes". I am sorry to here of Domains passing. I talked to him awhile back about transporting a Q. He was a wealth of knowledge. With the events of the last month I think a lot of us are looking at what are REALLY the important things in our lives, and taking each day as a gift, because no one really knows how many they have left. My condolences to his friends and family. Steve Ham ----- Original Message ----- From: britmcman@... To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Damian Gregory It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of a fellow Q enthusiast, Damian Gregory. Damian passed on Friday, March 16 in the care of his family and had suffered from Esophageal Cancer. He was a Vietnam war veteran, mechanical engineer, composites engineer, motorcycle mechanic to the Stars, and a dreamer / inventor. I first met Damian over a telephone conversation and I quickly surmised that he was either a great teller of stories (Liar) or one of the most talented people on earth. After meeting him in person and seeing some of the fruits of his accomplishments I chose to believe the latter. He truly was a brilliant mind, somewhat eccentric, and always engaging in conversation. I and many others loved him as a colleague, an intellectual mentor, and a brother. Not everybody on this Q-List has the honor of having a nick- name. Damian was known as "Batman" to many of us, always accompanied at group events by non-other than one of his best friends, Ron Weiss, who, through the association was named "Robin". I spoke with Ron this evening and he consented to my putting out this note to the List. Damian was attempting to rebuild a Q-200 project with broken canard and very damaged engine. He and Ron went about to the California and Nevada events over the last few years where their combined presence was always known and enjoyed. One thing lead to another and Damian and Ron ended up making one of those memorable cross country road trips to pick up a great deal on a Tri-Q for Ron. Ron will write a book on this subject and you should be able to buy it at Barnes and Noble soon. It was one of those kinds of road trips. Damian is survived by a daughter who is now holding the great responsibility of settling her father's estate. Among the personal possessions aside from his Q-200 project are Harley Davidson motorcycles and related articles, and an array of machine tools, lathes, and related machine shop items. Lastly, Damian came into the possession of what are represented as the Q- 2 fuselage forms. It would be fitting if someone were interested in preserving these molds. I will be speaking with Damian's daughter on Monday, March 26 and I plan on meeting her at Damian's place in Los Angeles, CA some time later that week. With deepest sympathy, Phil Lankford ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Doug Humble <hawkidoug@...> #27165 Wow Ron, you were Robin! Doug "Hawkeye" Humble A Sign Above www.asignabove.net Omaha NE N25974 toggle quoted message Show quoted text ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Weiss To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 4:04 AM Subject: [Q-LIST] Re: Damian Gregory --So long Batman....I know he liked that name. I never liked Robin but, he was taller and probably looks better in tights! Since Damian had his neck surgery some months back I've been laying low and taking some time off from my Q. I logged on to this website for the first time in quite a while and am swamped by tradedgy! I'm real sorry to hear about Dave. Our family is truly suffering and I wish all will get through with plesant thoughts of our friends who have passed and the new ones we'll have in the future. My feelings about Damian's passing are ambivilent. I believe if he wasen't so smart, he might still be with us. Please don't judge me on this, just hear me out. I'm more concerned about all of us in the future! My experience in life dictates to let the professionals do their jobs! We're all educated in different fields so that we can help eachother when our expetise is needed. After Damian's neck surgery he had trouble swallowing. He had assumed the Doctor overperferated his throat. He learned a few 'Doctor' terms and instead of asking what was wrong....he diagnosed himself. Upon speaking with his physician. The Doctor replied sarcasticly....'how many years of medical school did you go to?' I know this because I was there!I don't know in the end whose to blame about this communication gap? but, somebody missed something that should have been caught.... and my friends dead! What I loved most about Damian was his intellegence and willingness to share it with anyone!What I hated about Damian was his intellegence and his desperate need to prove it to everybody! For the short time I knew him we had a love/hate relationship! I loved the fact He helped me to construct my plane correctly and hated being yelled at and called stupid in the process! But, most of all,I loved talking about airplanes with him for hours on end. For all his insecurities, he just wanted people to appreciate his knowledge and abilities. He did a great deal for me and I thank him for that! After surgery I made sure he was taken care of and if he needed something I'd try to make him comfortable. I'll Miss him and will wish he could see my Bird take its first flight! He kept on talking about how much time we had to get it right! I wish he was in a little more of a hurry....but, those who knew him could confirm he wasen't ever rushed! Thanks for being there Pal, I feel cheated we lost you so young....Ron (Robin nomore). I guess I'll have to come up with a new nickname? It just dosen't sound right without you! - In Q-LIST@..., "Doug Humble" <hawkidoug@...> wrote: > > I was thinking about the "threes" just after Dave passed. I just knew I was going to get a call or an email about another Q accident. In a warped way, I'm relieved that the third wasn't an accident. > > I also found Damian to be an interesting fellow. I was in contact with him when he purchased the Q2 molds and thought they had found a good home. I thought he had been awfully quite on the list for quite some time. Now I know why. > > His family will be in my prayers. > > Doug "Hawkeye" Humble > A Sign Above www.asignabove.net > Omaha NE > N25974 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Steve > To: Q-LIST@... > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:46 PM > Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Damian Gregory > > > They say things happen in "threes". I am sorry to here of Domains passing. I talked to him awhile back about transporting a Q. He was a wealth of knowledge. With the events of the last month I think a lot of us are looking at what are REALLY the important things in our lives, and taking each day as a gift, because no one really knows how many they have left. My condolences to his friends and family. > > Steve Ham > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: britmcman@... > To: Q-LIST@... > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:58 PM > Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Damian Gregory > > It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of a fellow Q > enthusiast, Damian Gregory. Damian passed on Friday, March 16 in the care of his > family and had suffered from Esophageal Cancer. He was a Vietnam war veteran, > mechanical engineer, composites engineer, motorcycle mechanic to the Stars, and > a dreamer / inventor. > > I first met Damian over a telephone conversation and I quickly surmised that > he was either a great teller of stories (Liar) or one of the most talented > people on earth. After meeting him in person and seeing some of the fruits of > his accomplishments I chose to believe the latter. He truly was a brilliant > mind, somewhat eccentric, and always engaging in conversation. I and many > others loved him as a colleague, an intellectual mentor, and a brother. > > Not everybody on this Q-List has the honor of having a nick- name. Damian > was known as "Batman" to many of us, always accompanied at group events by > non-other than one of his best friends, Ron Weiss, who, through the association > was named "Robin". I spoke with Ron this evening and he consented to my > putting out this note to the List. > > Damian was attempting to rebuild a Q-200 project with broken canard and very > damaged engine. He and Ron went about to the California and Nevada events > over the last few years where their combined presence was always known and > enjoyed. One thing lead to another and Damian and Ron ended up making one of > those memorable cross country road trips to pick up a great deal on a Tri-Q for > Ron. Ron will write a book on this subject and you should be able to buy it > at Barnes and Noble soon. It was one of those kinds of road trips. > > Damian is survived by a daughter who is now holding the great responsibility > of settling her father's estate. Among the personal possessions aside from > his Q-200 project are Harley Davidson motorcycles and related articles, and > an array of machine tools, lathes, and related machine shop items. Lastly, > Damian came into the possession of what are represented as the Q- 2 fuselage > forms. It would be fitting if someone were interested in preserving these molds. > > I will be speaking with Damian's daughter on Monday, March 26 and I plan on > meeting her at Damian's place in Los Angeles, CA some time later that week. > > With deepest sympathy, > > Phil Lankford > > ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. > Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. > > > > > > > > > > >
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Kevin Boddicker <trumanst@...> #27166 Saddened again to hear of yet another passing. I met Damian at the Livermore fly in last August. He was quite a "dude"! Our sympathy and prayers to his family and friends. Kevin Boddicker Tri Q 200 N7868B 48.6 hours Luana, IA.
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Jim Patillo #27167 Ron, I talked with Phil a couple days ago and was saddened to learn of Damian's passing. I was saddened but prefer to remember "Batman" as an interesting character that had a good time and did what he wanted. When I first met Damian I believed him to be somewhat of a kook. I thought he was either totally full of shit or he was a very smart fellow. As it turned out he was the latter. A couple of things I remember about him; The first time I took him for a hot lap in my Q was at Jean last year. As you know, Damian was a tall fella, so once we got him stuffed into the plane and shut the lid we were on our way. From the first 360 degree roll I could tell he was in airplane heaven. He flew the plane around the area for awhile and began getting a grin on his face that lasted for the next couple for days. He thanked me several times afterward and I really appreciated that. I thought that ride really inspired him to move forward with his project. Then he got ill again and things slowed. I saw him again last year at our flyin in LVK. The year before I fried a turkey for the group and Damian made me promise to do it again in 2006. He spent most of his afternoon eating fried turkey, telling me how good it was and telling war stories as he was prone to do. We were both Viet Nam Vets and saw a lot of action there, so in talking to him, I knew he knew the story and had paid his dues. I still wonder if the agent orange we were exposed to caused his cancer? Ron you are right! He was a good friend to you and many others. I will miss "Batman" too. Regards, Jim Patillo --- In Q-LIST@..., "Ron Weiss" <ronweiss4@...> wrote: --So long Batman....I know he liked that name. I never liked Robin but, he was taller and probably looks better in tights! Since Damian had his neck surgery some months back I've been laying low and taking some time off from my Q. I logged on to this website for the first time in quite a while and am swamped by tradedgy! I'm real sorry to hear about Dave. Our family is truly suffering and I wish all will get through with plesant thoughts of our friends who have passed and the new ones we'll have in the future. My feelings about Damian's passing are ambivilent. I believe if he wasen't so smart, he might still be with us. Please don't judge me on this, just hear me out. I'm more concerned about all of us in the future! My experience in life dictates to let the professionals do their jobs! We're all educated in different fields so that we can help eachother when our expetise is needed. After Damian's neck surgery he had trouble swallowing. He had assumed the Doctor overperferated his throat. He learned a few 'Doctor' terms and instead of asking what was wrong....he diagnosed himself. Upon speaking with his physician. The Doctor replied sarcasticly....'how many years of medical school did you go to?' I know this because I was there!I don't know in the end whose to blame about this communication gap? but, somebody missed something that should have been caught.... and my friends dead! What I loved most about Damian was his intellegence and willingness to share it with anyone!What I hated about Damian was his intellegence and his desperate need to prove it to everybody! For the short time I knew him we had a love/hate relationship! I loved the fact He helped me to construct my plane correctly and hated being yelled at and called stupid in the process! But, most of all,I loved talking about airplanes with him for hours on end. For all his insecurities, he just wanted people to appreciate his knowledge and abilities. He did a great deal for me and I thank him for that! After surgery I made sure he was taken care of and if he needed something I'd try to make him comfortable. I'll Miss him and will wish he could see my Bird take its first flight! He kept on talking about how much time we had to get it right! I wish he was in a little more of a hurry....but, those who knew him could confirm he wasen't ever rushed! Thanks for being there Pal, I feel cheated we lost you so young....Ron (Robin nomore). I guess I'll have to come up with a new nickname? It just dosen't sound right without you! - In Q-LIST@..., "Doug Humble" <hawkidoug@> wrote: I was thinking about the "threes" just after Dave passed. I just knew I was going to get a call or an email about another Q accident. In a warped way, I'm relieved that the third wasn't an accident. I also found Damian to be an interesting fellow. I was in contact with him when he purchased the Q2 molds and thought they had found a good home. I thought he had been awfully quite on the list for quite some time. Now I know why. His family will be in my prayers. Doug "Hawkeye" Humble A Sign Above www.asignabove.net Omaha NE N25974 ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:46 PM Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Damian Gregory They say things happen in "threes". I am sorry to here of Domains passing. I talked to him awhile back about transporting a Q. He was a wealth of knowledge. With the events of the last month I think a lot of us are looking at what are REALLY the important things in our lives, and taking each day as a gift, because no one really knows how many they have left. My condolences to his friends and family. Steve Ham ----- Original Message ----- From: britmcman@ To: Q-LIST@... Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [Q-LIST] Damian Gregory It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of a fellow Q enthusiast, Damian Gregory. Damian passed on Friday, March 16 in the care of his family and had suffered from Esophageal Cancer. He was a Vietnam war veteran, mechanical engineer, composites engineer, motorcycle mechanic to the Stars, and a dreamer / inventor. I first met Damian over a telephone conversation and I quickly surmised that he was either a great teller of stories (Liar) or one of the most talented people on earth. After meeting him in person and seeing some of the fruits of his accomplishments I chose to believe the latter. He truly was a brilliant mind, somewhat eccentric, and always engaging in conversation. I and many others loved him as a colleague, an intellectual mentor, and a brother. Not everybody on this Q-List has the honor of having a nick- name. Damian was known as "Batman" to many of us, always accompanied at group events by non-other than one of his best friends, Ron Weiss, who, through the association was named "Robin". I spoke with Ron this evening and he consented to my putting out this note to the List. Damian was attempting to rebuild a Q-200 project with broken canard and very damaged engine. He and Ron went about to the California and Nevada events over the last few years where their combined presence was always known and enjoyed. One thing lead to another and Damian and Ron ended up making one of those memorable cross country road trips to pick up a great deal on a Tri-Q for Ron. Ron will write a book on this subject and you should be able to buy it at Barnes and Noble soon. It was one of those kinds of road trips. Damian is survived by a daughter who is now holding the great responsibility of settling her father's estate. Among the personal possessions aside from his Q-200 project are Harley Davidson motorcycles and related articles, and an array of machine tools, lathes, and related machine shop items. Lastly, Damian came into the possession of what are represented as the Q- 2 fuselage forms. It would be fitting if someone were interested in preserving these molds. I will be speaking with Damian's daughter on Monday, March 26 and I plan on meeting her at Damian's place in Los Angeles, CA some time later that week. With deepest sympathy, Phil Lankford ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Patrick Panzera <panzera@...> #27168 <private> For what it's worth, my Dad was in Viet Nam, exposed to agent orange and died of cancer of the esophagus. Pat toggle quoted message Show quoted text do. We were both Viet Nam Vets and saw a lot of action there, so in talking to him, I knew he knew the story and had paid his dues. I still wonder if the agent orange we were exposed to caused his cancer? Ron you are right! He was a good friend to you and many others. I will miss "Batman" too. Regards, Jim Patillo
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Patrick Panzera <panzera@...> #27169 I'm so sorry... I meant for that to go to Jim directly. Pat toggle quoted message Show quoted text -----Original Message----- From: Q-LIST@... [mailto:Q-LIST@...] On Behalf Of Patrick Panzera Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 11:17 AM To: Q-LIST@... Subject: RE: [Q-LIST] Re: Damian Gregory <private> For what it's worth, my Dad was in Viet Nam, exposed to agent orange and died of cancer of the esophagus. Pat do. We were both Viet Nam Vets and saw a lot of action there, so in talking to him, I knew he knew the story and had paid his dues. I still wonder if the agent orange we were exposed to caused his cancer? Ron you are right! He was a good friend to you and many others. I will miss "Batman" too. Regards, Jim Patillo Quickie Builders Association WEB site http://www.quickiebuilders.org Yahoo! Groups Links
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John ten #27184 This is very sad news. I remember when Damian first joined this group and well remember the savaging that he was dealt by some of the less tolerant. Within a paragraph or two of an offline conversation, it was clear that he was playing with a full deck of cards, and had much to offer. It was a timely reminder to give the newbies a fair go. Talent often arrives in unusual packages, because talent is unusual. It does not conform. Damian did not conform to the subservient norm and he was the stronger for it. Damian's death from cancer has deprived us but it has set him free. There are fates worse than death, and living with a gut full of cancer is one of them. The only outcome of prolonging life in such cases is to provide the opportunity to inflict more pain. Please pass my condolences to his family, his generosity of spirit reached far and touched many. John Sydney Australia --- In Q-LIST@..., britmcman@... wrote: It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of a fellow Q enthusiast, Damian Gregory. Damian passed on Friday, March 16 in the care of his family and had suffered from Esophageal Cancer. He was a Vietnam war veteran, mechanical engineer, composites engineer, motorcycle mechanic to the Stars, and a dreamer / inventor.
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