Pat Hall's Ash Dive

[jumperconway 0]

Got clearance from the FAA yesterday To do Mom's ash dive over Suger Creek Country Club in Sugarlnd,Tx. tomorrow. Looks like about a 20 way+ 2 videos and the weather forcast looks great! A friend in public relations may even get newspaper and/or TV coverage for the release of my angel's ashes! Sometimes in the midst of life kinda sucking somethings just rock! Thanks alot to Steve Boyd, dzo of Skydive Spaceland for making this a reality!

[Merkur 1]

Conway, I wish you a wonderfull jump - stay safe!
In my thoughts I will join your jump!
M.

vSCR No.94
Don't dream your life - live your dream!

[Amanduh 0]

That's badass Conway. I am glad everything came together and you are going to be able to do it. Wish I could be there for it, work runs my life though.

Take it easy man...

[jumperconway 0]

Wish I could be there for it, work runs my life though.

That's called responsibility!

[jumperconway 0]

Markus,
If you hadn't had to move back to Germany, you would have been on it!

[Amanduh 0]

Yeah, if you say so....i call it boring. No one is here this week BESIDES me.

I would like to see the video this weekend of the jump if you don't mind, Conway. I'll be out there from Friday afternoon on. Have a great jump. I am sure it is going to be amazing.

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

It sounds absolutely beautiful, Conway.

[jumperconway 0]

How about double connected stars to release into a big heart after the release. Jack Berke from "Deguello" has made the release bag for the dive.

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

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How about double connected stars to release into a big heart after the release. Jack Berke from "Deguello" has made the release bag for the dive.

Wow, it sounds so lovely. Please be sure to show us a video of it. I'm sure that your mother/angel will be there watching and flying along.

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[jumperconway 0]

Wow, it sounds so lovely. Please be sure to show us a video of it. I'm sure that your mother/angel will be there watching and flying along.

She'll be there in soul with her ashes in tow!

[jumperconway 0]

I just broke down the package and placed them in the D bag. God bless Jack Berke for taking care of the D bag! He went A ton out of his way to not only make it but to bring it all the way to on the other side of town for me! Jack Rocks!
This was a terribble thing to have to to do but my eyes are dry now! Steve came over today and got the GPS co/ords. And the Houston Chronicle called, so we have some coverage!

[flyangel2 2]

Be sure to post pictures when you can. I'm so glad this is going to happen for you.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[ladyskydiver 0]

Glad it's going to happen for you. Hugs, my friend.

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[jumperconway 0]

Thanks my friend Mar and my friend Cora! I will tomorrow!

[freeflir29 0]

I really have to go do another will. I used to want to be buried in Montana but I think an ash dive is better. Post pics......thanks for making this thing happen. I'm certain it means the world to everyone.

[jumperconway 0]

Why take up perfecyly good earth?
So far;
Conway Hall
Rich DelGado
Ellie(Rico) Estrada
Mike and
Ginger Snowden
Joe and
Larisa Nichols
Jim(Gemini) Alkek
Angela Batiz
Tom Martin
Doctor Sherrie Dotson
(rigger) Christian Miller
Richard Williams
Fred Clark
Michael Blanton
"Kat" Katrina Autry
Daniel and
Mariuschka(staff, aff instructors)
"Luminus" Larry Hinson
Mykel Poole (video)
(E.Z.) Eric Boyd (video)
Maybe:
Trent Alkek, Steve Boyd and Jed Lloyd(Spaceland Anomoly)Looks like a full Otter load to me!!

[skysprite 0]

God bless you Conway. I'll look to the skies tomorrow and have a moment of silence for you and your angel.

~skysprite

[Amanduh 0]

What an awesome group you have to partake in this memorable event! I am so happy for you Conway. I bet your mother is hardly believing that you put together this amazing dive, with all these amazing people, for her. She is going to be all smiles while flying with you all. God bless.....

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[Michele 1]

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God bless you Conway. I'll look to the skies tomorrow and have a moment of silence for you and your angel.

I will, as well.

Conway, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Ciels-
Michele

~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek
While our hearts lie bleeding?~

[jumperconway 0]

Well, the weather didn't particularly cooperate for the group of about 40-50 friends of Mom's and my family that were on the golf course at my dad's house But the dive was a success! We were about 20 minutes behind the scheduled exit time but at least encountered no rain! The jump ended up smaller than planned as a 13way instead of about 20 but there were some late cancellations. The exit with Mike Snowden and Myself was event free with 5 floaters and the rest diving. 1 jumper got burbled by our camera guy that missed the count but the others all got in. I had a little issue with the pullup chord I had attached to the d-bag momentarily before deployment but was able to get the ashes out by about 7000' without incident. We built the first point but after deployment several grips were dropped and were not closing so I waved everyone and deployed at 5000'. 10 of us landed on the course mostly in front of the waiting crowd and news media. 2 landed on the golf course next door without incident.

A very special thanks to Steve Boyd(dzo),Hoop Williams(ground crew) Rabbit Staib(Pilot),Daniel
(who pulled off to fly right seat). And to the jumpers that made this a reality;

Jim Alkek-Gemini
Angela Batize
Mike Blanton
Fred Clark
Rich Delgado
Ellie Estrada-Rico((pov video)
Tom Martin
Joe Nichols
Larrisa Nichols
Ginger Snowden
Mike Snowden
Rich Williams
Mom(a little grainy!)
Myself

Mykel Poole (Video!)
Anomoly was unavailable and the others were just unable to attend for various reasons but all sent best wishes!

There will be an article in the Houston Chronicle.com tomorrow 12/30/2004
Video will also be sent to Channell 11 which called me today with the desire to be there and film it but were short handed because of the holidays.

Blue skies my angel! Thanks for letting me take you up!

[jumperconway 0]

Pictures will be put up as soon as I get them from Mykel and Ellie!

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

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Pictures will be put up as soon as I get them from Mykel and Ellie!

We're looking forward to seeing it, Conway!

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[jumperconway 0]

This from the PR guy that got the media involved;
Thanks Steven Gray!




Hi Mr. Hanson:

Thank you very much for your efforts today in covering this human-interest event. We truly appreciate your time.

Conway Hall informed me shortly after he and his group landed that you visited with them at the hangar in Rosharon and accompanied them on the plane. I understand that he was going to make some still images available to you from the in-air video upon his return to the Skydive Spaceland facility.

Ch. 11 also expressed strong interest in the story as well, and we plan to make video available to them, perhaps to be aired in the next day or two.

With media staff typically stretched thin during the holidays, everyone involved in today's event is especially grateful to you for your work on behalf of the Chronicle.

Best regards and good luck in the coming New Year.

Sincerely,
Steve Gray

[INSANEDADDY 0]

Here is the link to the Houston Chronicle. I wish I could have been there.

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/2970666

You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW.
-BASE 1605 Night BASE 227

[mnealtx 0]

clicky

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
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