Memorial for H. Ian "WWWringer" Smuck

[WWGeezer 71]

We lost one of our long time squadmates a few weeks ago and will be having a memorial in his honor next Tuesday evening performing the missing man formation in the Il2 simulation.

 

If JG1 is interested in sending one or two pilots to observe, you are welcome to attend.  Please send me a PM if you are interested and I will give you the particulars.

 

Thanks guys.

 

Rest in peace, Ian.  We miss you.

http://www.wingwalkers.org/

[Britchot 1,876]

Rest in peace, we're sorry for your loss.  We'll certainly have some representatives attending.

[Klaiber 3,144]

That's awful news, Geezer. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. When Wringer was XO, I remember flying and talking to him all the time. We'll miss him, and would be honored to attend the memorial.

 

Which IL-2 will you fly? '46, Clod or BoS?

[Erhardt 93]

That makes me very sad to hear. 

 

My deepest condolences to his family, his friends and his squadron mates.

[Barton 869]

If I'm not at work I would love to attend.  I have fond memories of WWWringer.  He will be missed.

 

~Salute~ 

[Moxy 337]

Fond memories, and great times

 

~Salute~

[WWGeezer 71]

The memorial will be flown in stock IL2 1946 4.12.m or later.  I will respond to anyone who has sent me a PM with the specifics.  Doing it that way so I can keep a head count.  Barton I just posted the instructions to Klaiber so you can get it from him or send me a PM.  

 

Thanks for all your kind comments.  Ian / Wringer was a great guy to fly with and a great instructor as well.

[Klaiber 3,144]

Thanks Geezer. I'll pass on the information to Barton.

[Britchot 1,876]

If I could give a definite commitment I would, however my schedule for Tuesday is not consistent.

[Spies 3]

So sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to Wringer's family and all those close to him.

[Labroisse 139]

Wow, that is really sad, condolences all around.  Wringer was a really a good guy.

 

Ferd

[Butzzell 1,259]

Sincere condolences to his family and all that had the opportunity to know him. His passing diminishes us all.

[Klaiber 3,144]

Hi All,

 

The Wing Walkers have posted a wonderful video compilation of WWWringer's memorial flight.

 

You can check it out here.

 

Additionally, there are a few very nice images here.

 

Barton and I were in attendance.  The missing man formation was very moving.  Wringer will be missed.