Sad News

[Dimus]

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]

really bad news, thanks for letting us know

[Blackbird686]

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:US-flag:

[nigel richards]

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]

May he rest in peace.

[dhasdell]

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]

Sad news indeed. He will be missed.

[Daveroo]

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]

He will be greatly missed...

[mike_cyul]

Another familiar name gone. Sad news indeed. RIP

[burcham8]

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

[Panther_99FS]

Aw man........:frown:

[gman5250]

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]

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

Kent

[Roger]

Very sad to hear this.
RIP RD

[mrogers]

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

[Rami]

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

[Tom Clayton]

A friend tells me that Randy served in the USAF

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

[Ripcord]

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

[Victory103]

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

[Navy Chief]

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]

Hand Salute and RIP, Randy.

[Dangerousdave26]

Disappointing to see him go but glad he was here.

[Willy]

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.

[rsgunner]

Very saddened by this news. We had several conversations. He was always willing to help.

RIP

Russ

[Obie311]

Randy and I were pen pals sharing many subjects. I am shocked to hear of this. If he was sick, I had no clue. Did the family say his passing was unexpected?

Obie

[Dimus]

We communicated many times a week. He had never mentioned any heart problems. He was however rushed to the hospital for open heart surgery but did not make it.

It was also a shock to me as I had no idea.

I have made the KTMA Tifton scenery for Randy in 2012. It was his home town airport:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45610&stc=1

[Cazzie]

RIP Randy. Condolences to all family and friends. I did a repaint of the LIC C-7 Champ for Randy of the Champ he got his solo in. Sorry to read of his passing. Been a rough 2016.

[Panther_99FS]

Merry Christmas Ron & Randy.....