Sad News

***Dimus*** · December 16th, 2016, 00:29

Our fellow member and contributor Randy Daniell (rdaniell) passed away last evening at 5pm. His son John was kind enough to let me know.

Randy enjoyed flying around his home area of south Georgia in FSX and managed to learn scenery building techniques that enhanced his area. He has been a real life pilot with experience in Cessna 140s and once used to own an Ercoupe and a Luscombe. He was a Vietnam vet, a C-130 loadmaster, a psychologist and a retired, but still active pastor.

Most of all Randy was a good friend an old style pen-pan whom I wish I had the chance to meet in person. He will be sorely missed... RIP Randy...

***Ickie*** · December 16th, 2016, 00:43

really bad news, thanks for letting us know

**Blackbird686** · December 16th, 2016, 05:49

Randy and I swapped a few files back and forth, when he was still flying FS9. Sad to hear of his passing. Blue Skies Forever, Randy.

BB686

**nigel richards** · December 16th, 2016, 06:25

I'm so deeply saddened to learn of Randy's passing away.

My prayers and thoughts are for his dear wife and family.

I'll sorely miss you, Randy!

***Francois*** · December 16th, 2016, 06:28

May he rest in peace.

**dhasdell** · December 16th, 2016, 06:38

A friend tells me that Randy served in the USAF, enlisting in the early 60’s and rose to the rank of Sgt. He served in Vietnam and flew in an AC-130 during the Blind Bat missions over the Ho Chi Minh trail. He was also a pastor and gained a degree in psychology. Besides that, he was just a brilliant guy.

The simming world is poorer for his passing.

***huub vink*** · December 16th, 2016, 06:49

Sad news indeed. He will be missed.

**Daveroo** · December 16th, 2016, 07:36

im so sorry to hear of his passing,he was a great guy and helped me alot in my early years of simming.he will be missed for certain.

**txnetcop** · December 16th, 2016, 08:21

He will be greatly missed...

**mike_cyul** · December 16th, 2016, 10:04

Another familiar name gone. Sad news indeed. RIP

**burcham8** · December 16th, 2016, 14:36

Going home to be with the LORD so soon to Jesus' birthday...couldn't plan it better!

***Panther_99FS*** · December 16th, 2016, 17:38

Aw man........

**gman5250** · December 16th, 2016, 18:08

Paying my respects, and passing on my deepest sympathy for his family and friends who will miss him. Very sorry to hear the news, I was made aware that he was rushed to surgery and was hoping for a better outcome.

***ColoKent*** · December 16th, 2016, 21:31

Man, that's just AWFUL news. My thoughts are with his family.

Kent

***Roger*** · December 17th, 2016, 04:39

Very sad to hear this.
RIP RD

**mrogers** · December 18th, 2016, 00:43

It's just so sad that another one of us here has gone.

***Rami*** · December 18th, 2016, 01:02

What a blow. My condolences to both his family and his friends, both here and elsewhere.

***Tom Clayton*** · December 18th, 2016, 06:19

A friend tells me that Randy served in the USAF

Stand down Airman, your mission here is done. Rest well Randy.

**Ripcord** · December 18th, 2016, 07:40

Very sorry to hear this. Prayers and best wishes to his family.

***Victory103*** · December 18th, 2016, 13:37

Condolences to his family. Just looked and I had some PMs from Randy concerning AI Hueys.

***Navy Chief*** · December 18th, 2016, 14:06

Oh my! SO sorry to hear of this. I too, had swapped files with him over the years, and enjoyed messaging with and learning from him. I at one time also lived in South Georgia (Valdosta). My condolences to his family. A sad, sad day. NC

***TARPSBird*** · December 18th, 2016, 14:56

Hand Salute and RIP, Randy.

***Dangerousdave26*** · December 18th, 2016, 16:31

Disappointing to see him go but glad he was here.

***Willy*** · December 18th, 2016, 17:15

Sad to hear of his passing. I swapped some ideas back and forth with him a few times. He was just a great person to deal with and will be sorely missed.