namgrunt 0 #1 April 19, 2005 i just got the word Preston Ford a long time jumper ,,tandum master, s/l instructer , pro demo , and all aroung good guy was found dead at his home. He had not been fealing well for several weeks but continued to instruct and jump. Preston was a good guy. Norman Johnson will be arranging a memorial jump and I will pass on when but it will be at the Rome Ga. airport at Georgia Skydiving Center We will poss on the date and time. It is a great shock to us all ,amd we have lost a friend to the sport and to all jumpers. go fly, preston swoop long and hard we have you in our hearts blue skys brother59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #3 April 19, 2005 Fly free forever... Jim MACV Team 46 68-69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #4 April 19, 2005 Blue Ones Preston. You will be missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #5 April 19, 2005 Preston was an awesome guy. Always made me laugh at the farm. One of my best videos was with him on a sunset jump. I will be more than happy to put any footage i have of him together. I will miss him dearly. I haven't seen him in a while but feel free to join me on a jump dude. Peace out Leehttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpervali 2 #6 April 19, 2005 Preston was on the load when I made my first jump many years ago. He was there on the 4 way for my falcon and double falcon in 96. He was there for my 500th when the 15 way happened over Rome for the "first" time. He help me find my first cutaway canopy. And, yes later I was able to validate his ratings for him. He taught me leg turns before the mantis was a known posture. Thanks to the help and inspiration of people like Preston we all grow as jumpers. Like us all he came with flaws, but that's not what you think of at times like this. I saw him in his best form just last week as he graduated a student here. Nan you are a wonderful woman and I know you'll always remember him too. He loved this sport and loved sharing it too! I'm happy that you were such a good student for him to work with. Blues Preston, I will always remember you. jumpervali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpervali 2 #7 April 19, 2005 Here are the last two pictures of Preston Ford skydiving. He had just freefell with a student that had worked hard and long to become a skydiver too. It doesn't take much to see the joy on his face knowing he had good news to share with her. Blues Preston jumpervali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #8 April 19, 2005 can't believe he left without paying for the beer he owed me cheap bastard...lol like i said if you want copies of him let me knowhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita 14 #9 April 19, 2005 I only knew him a little bit, but he was a very nice guy. HE will be missed by many. Blues Skies."Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #10 April 19, 2005 Preston, you will be missed my friend. It seems like just 10 minutes ago that you said to me "now that Nan is off student status me and you can go out and fall fast together...". Not only that, now who is going to teach me how to psycho pack. Damn it man... Fly free brother, I will see you soon enough... Blue Skies, Ben Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRIMADIVA 0 #11 April 19, 2005 Preston was my friend, teacher and mentor. He took this 40 something yr old lady that was having trouble with AFF and taught me how to fly! Through the s/l program he jumped with me for 20 jumps and never charged me a dime! He believed that experienced jumpers should pass their knowledge to others for the price of a lift ticket. I only tapped a very small portion of his knowledge of the sport but it was everything I needed to get my A license. I was lucky enough to have Preston in the air with me and Norm Johnson on the ground to guide me in. I couldn’t lose. I was the last person Preston jumped with and I know he will be with me on every jump I make in the future. He will laugh when I do well and say, “ What was THAT?” when I screw up. Preston was a man of God and I know he is heaven. Where the fishing is good everyday, there are plenty of deer and turkey to hunt. With blue skies, gentle breeze and a field of flowers to land in. I now have a guardian angle (Preston would get a laugh about being called an angle). I just wish I could give him one more hug. LOVE Nan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #12 April 19, 2005 I've known Preston longer than most skydivers have been alive. We go way, way back. Man this really takes you straight to that deep, dark truthful mirror about everyone's own mortality. I'll miss you, bro, but I'm sure we'll fly with each other again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #13 April 19, 2005 yeah we all have to go sometime. when i go all promise to use the camper every week-end....http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #14 April 19, 2005 Quote...when i go all promise to use the camper every week-end.... Since when was everyone not already using your camper! ps If anyone has any details about what happened to Preston, please pm me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut4040 0 #15 April 19, 2005 ,,, what happened ? somebody email peanut4040@aol.comIts a good day to LIVE, why puck up a good thing. There is no reply in aad section for. " hell no i would not put an AAD on my back" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namgrunt 0 #16 April 19, 2005 funeral arrangements are made please see sepirate thread this forum all jumpers are asked to attend in jump cloths ( jump suits) at the grave side jump even if not jumping. no suits and tyes please59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
