billvon 3,094 #1 August 10, 2002 About five years ago, our demo team (Skydiving Innovations) did a demo at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. It involved fireworks, radio controlled strobes, smoke, and a night jump into a stadium. It went off almost without a hitch. Afterwards, of course, we went to a bar and sat around talking with some of the radio personalities they had at the event. The topic of going in came up (of course.) I'm not sure if it was Harry who said it or not, but the general consensus was "Hey, if I ever go in, get some beer and have a party or something, and drink a toast." Harry O'Connor died during the filming of XXX, in a stunt that involved parasailing down a river. If you go to see this movie, smuggle a beer or two in, and drink a toast to an old friend of mine when you see his stunt. I think he'd appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #2 August 10, 2002 Will do Bill, I'm hopefully goin to see it next week... Blue Skies HarryI got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurf808 0 #3 August 10, 2002 When we do see it....consider your request done BillVon. Blue Skies...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 August 10, 2002 I -just- got home from seeing it tonight. The film is dedicated to Harry, and it's every bit as good as Harry would have wanted it to be. Everyone that worked on the stunt crew should be very proud.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #5 August 10, 2002 I had the pleasure of jumping with him on a big way last year. Very cool guy, even though we didn't talk much since he was on the other side of the formation during the dirt dives. I will be at the "Q" on Saturday for the football game. The Navy team is doing the demo before kick-off. I'm buying the next round... BSBD Shark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hohonukai 0 #6 August 10, 2002 Regretfully, but appreciative of him even though I didn't know him personally, will drink to him. Blues Skies forever Harry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #7 August 10, 2002 QuoteThe film is dedicated to Harry, After hearing what an incredible man Harry was, and seeing all the love between his friends during the memorial skydives at Perris, this is very fitting. Glad to know the entertainment industry feels the same. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #8 August 10, 2002 I'm sorry to hear that, Bill. I will honour your friend by thinking of him when I watch the movie, and will a consume yet another beer -- this time to say goodbye to a fallen brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #9 August 10, 2002 Here's to Harry O..... Blue ones forever...HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #10 August 10, 2002 Bill, Glad you're back. The owner of our DZ is still bummed out by Harry's death. He jumped with Harry going back almost 30 years including some World Championship teams. I'll pass on to him what you said. Maybe it will help. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #11 August 10, 2002 yes, consider it done... Blue skies HarryI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #12 August 12, 2002 Hey Bill, have you and Amy seen it yet? If not I'll buy the Southern Comfort and OJ.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,094 #13 August 12, 2002 >Hey Bill, have you and Amy seen it yet? Not yet - we're thinking Thurs or Fri. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #14 August 12, 2002 Cool, give me a call. I'd like to join you.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #15 August 13, 2002 Cheers, Harry . . . Blue Skies, mate.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #16 August 13, 2002 I just caught a commercial for tommorrow's (Tuesday) episode of Access Hollywood. It looks like they'll be doing a piece on Harry and the stunt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 August 13, 2002 I hope its in the theathres when I get home. I will definitely pop the top on a beer in memorium!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #18 August 13, 2002 Will do.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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