One of the most likable guys at HMHS, Dave was easygoing, unruffled and laid-back.
Dave’s early experiences differed from many others in our class. After graduating from Rutgers, Dave received additional training and became a Boeing customer. He flew hundreds of missions that took him to the farthest reaches of the planet, carrying extra jet fuel that needed to be pumped midair into other aircraft precariously maneuvering some feet away, without colliding or exploding. This dangerous business was often performed at night, sometimes in rotten weather while bouncing around from turbulence, frequently under radio silence, and usually when Dave’s crew and the receiving plane’s crew were already exhausted from flying many hours to reach their assigned rendezvous point. Tough, unforgiving, no-nonsense work.
Geoff Seeger
One of the most likable guys at HMHS, Dave was easygoing, unruffled and laid-back.
Dave’s early experiences differed from many others in our class. After graduating from Rutgers, Dave received additional training and became a Boeing customer. He flew hundreds of missions that took him to the farthest reaches of the planet, carrying extra jet fuel that needed to be pumped midair into other aircraft precariously maneuvering some feet away, without colliding or exploding. This dangerous business was often performed at night, sometimes in rotten weather while bouncing around from turbulence, frequently under radio silence, and usually when Dave’s crew and the receiving plane’s crew were already exhausted from flying many hours to reach their assigned rendezvous point. Tough, unforgiving, no-nonsense work.
Vincent Summers
Wow! Geoff's comment concerning Dave. Amazing. Thanks for the post, Geoff. I had no idea.
Vicki Meece (Knowles)
Wow, I had no idea either. Thanks, Geoff. Bob Greenberg, Justice Duncan and I plan to go to his Memorial Service in Calabash, NC, June 28.
Janet Haynes (Lehman)
I think it is wonderful that you are going to his memorial service.