WWPepe Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 It is with great sorrow that I must be the bearer of bad tidings. Art (WWKat) passed on this morning. I don't really have any great pearls of wisdom to post right now but I thought the WW should be advised of the loss of one of their own. Please fly the formation in his honor. Once, Always. WWPepe, Ret ~~~ Edit by WWSandMan: Links to videos of the Memorial Flight flown in honor of WWKat: http://www.wingwalkers.org/vault/wwkat/wwkat.wmv <-- Video by WWSensei (preferred version to watch) http://www.wingwalkers.org/images/wwkat/sandmans_wwkat_memorial.wmv <-- video by WWSandMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWvonSchtupp Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Wow, I Guess I had no idea how advanced things really were. Pepe, could you possibly post a mail address for Irene in our private area. I would very much like to send a card, as I'm sure others would. If you should happen to attend the services, if any, please extend my sincerest condolences to her and all of Art's family.WWvonSchtupp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWPepe Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Wow, I Guess I had no idea how advanced things really were. Pepe, could you possibly post a mail address for Irene in our private area. I would very much like to send a card, as I'm sure others would. If you should happen to attend the services, if any, please extend my sincerest condolences to her and all of Art's family.WWvonSchtupp As soon as I know all the particulars, I will post them so any WW can feel free to follow his heart. Thanks V.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWGangster Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Wow...........I am a bit surprised too. I knew he was fighting hard and his posts seemed to indicate that he was still strong.I am VERY sorry to hear this. My sincerest condolences to Kats family and you Pepe.I enjoyed getting to know him and flying with him this past year..........Blue Skies WWKat........... ~S~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSensei Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 The tears flow free....No words....no words....Kat, skies are clear and you are free to climb...Squad, we can roll safe. Kat's got our CAP.Pepe, send us the info. I'm going to try and make the ceremony. Art's been a wingman for a long time....shit....feel like I've been gut punched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWCephas Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Words just fail me, I hope he found peace.May God bless his family and watch over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2GvSAP_Mohawk Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Sad to hear about the loss. Condolences to WWkat's family and the WWs.S!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWDubya Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Oh no... not so soon, Art, not now. No.Rest in Peace, Art, Friend.I await forwarding information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_AH_Gonzo Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Sorry to hear of the loss of one your fellow warriors. Myself and AH offer our condolences to WWkat’s family and your squadron.S! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 S! Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSandMan Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Â /applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=%7BSMILIES_PATH%7D/icon_cry.gif&key=af9ce749339d5f0fdb3c25b91f656db35bace5cb48def1ec035d87a80c3c565e"> Â I... I don't know what to say. I'll miss you, Art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSandMan Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Okay.. yeah I do know... The Missing Man formation. That's a good call Pepe.10pm Eastern, Cephas' Kursk server. All available Wing Walkers please attend. Guests are invited, though I'd suggest passwording the server to keep the regular dogfighters off... those who see this message and thread can use the following password : WWKatGame version 4.05m is required.I'd suggest a replay of this tomorrow evening as well.Fly the aircraft of your choice that's available on the server. Please select an aircraft for which you have WW Dress Blue skins. No national markings... just Blue and Gold.Those skins are available on Bard's ftp server and possibly in the skins folder on the WW Vault. I'll try to attach or upload some individual skins for 109's, 190's La-5's and Yaks in case you can't find the specific files.Dubya sent me some files for dressing the WW logo's in black ribbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWblindfaith Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 blessed be S!bf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWPepe Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Okay.. yeah I do know... The Missing Man formation. That's a good call Pepe.10pm Eastern, Cephas' Kursk server. All available Wing Walkers please attend. Guests are invited, though I'd suggest passwording the server to keep the regular dogfighters off... those who see this message and thread can use the following password : WWKatGame version 4.05m is required.I'd suggest a replay of this tomorrow evening as well.Fly the aircraft of your choice that's available on the server. Please select an aircraft for which you have WW Dress Blue skins. No national markings... just Blue and Gold.Those skins are available on Bard's ftp server and possibly in the skins folder on the WW Vault. I'll try to attach or upload some individual skins for 109's, 190's La-5's and Yaks in case you can't find the specific files.Dubya sent me some files for dressing the WW logo's in black ribbon. If the WW does anything, they do it right. Art will be proud. If this gets pulled off, I would appreciate a screenshot if possible. S! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWDubya Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 An ntrk (or a few of them) would be nice as well. We've got some terrific artists (screenshot art, movie makers, writers, musicians, etc) around that can put together some good tributes to our fine friend and wingmate.Frank, If you have any larg-ish photos of Art (posing, or boating, or just shooting the breeze with family and friends), please scan and send me a copy. To our visitors, if you plan on attending our memorial flight, please wear (skin your plane in) your squadron's cleanest and most distinct dress uniforms, to pay your respects in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWCephas Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Server is prepared, password is WWKat.I would recommend all going Axis and launching from Belgorod airfield.Externals and map icons are on to aid formation and recording.Are we going to do a four plane honor guard flight over the airfield with one pulling off as the honor guard flies over (all others taxiied neatly into position on the ramp?I will try to be there at least by 9:30 Eastern. please come early to prepare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWGraf Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 ~S~ Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWGangster Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Please select an aircraft for which you have WW Dress Blue skins. No national markings... just Blue and Gold.Those skins are available on Bard's ftp server and possibly in the skins folder on the WW Vault. I'll try to attach or upload some individual skins for 109's, 190's La-5's and Yaks in case you can't find the specific files.quote]Sandman......I dont see the dress blues for the 109 in Bards files or the WW vault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsRock Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Sorry to hear this /applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=%7BSMILIES_PATH%7D/icon_e_sad.gif&key=38741f9e3530d7cdc640e0699ad44e6069f4d0e7d8af9de1ac5a402558336cb2">. I'm sure he be looking out for you all /applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=%7BSMILIES_PATH%7D/icon_biggrin.gif&key=64cd7b7a0036899205810ec0a5b90ed7121d5889dd92733089c47c9758b7f4ae">. Condolences to his family and WW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSandMan Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I like that Cephas... Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSandMan Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Here are the 109 and 190 Parade Dress skins. parade_dress_109_190.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWReaper Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 If anyone is available to help me get up to 4.05 speed I'd very much appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
II./JG1_Klaiber Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 My heartfelt condolences go out to Art’s (WWKat's) family.And my deepest sympathies to his friends, foremost of which I know are the WingWalkers.JG1 has always stood strongly by you guys, and now is no different. Would it be alright if some of us attended your service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWChunk Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 S! Art. You always made me feel welcome here. /applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=%7BSMILIES_PATH%7D/icon_cry.gif&key=af9ce749339d5f0fdb3c25b91f656db35bace5cb48def1ec035d87a80c3c565e"> I'll be in my Class A's tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSandMan Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 If anyone is available to help me get up to 4.05 speed I'd very much appreciate it. Check your PM box Reaper.~~~Also : http://www.wingwalkers.org <-tribute to Art on the main WW site url. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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