Posted by
AmeriDan on Saturday, November 11, 2006 11:46:20 AM
Gunney served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years. He was a mechanic who worked on both the Huey and Cobra helicopters.
He then spent eight years instructing a new generation of helicopter mechanics in Millington, Tn. He also served as a liaison between the Military and Bell Helicopter Corporation, getting new helicopters ready for "fleet introduction".
You would have to look far and wide to find a case where a helicopter crashed- due to a problem that could have been, or should have been fixed on the ground before take off.
That's not magic, or even good luck. That was Gunney doing his
job. To this day, his former students continue the job.
Gunney, I salute you, and thank you for your
service to our Country.
-AmeriDan (11/11/06 11:00am)
NOTE: Gunney recently died from a heart attack. He was my neighbor. I wrote about his death in the post "Rest in Peace Gunney". Several readers have asked that I pass along their condolences to his family, and to let them know you are praying for them. I have done that. They thank you for your prayer's and thoughts.