Sadly Jim Smith the long time chief pilot of Buffalo Airways passed away of a massive heart attack on the ramp in YK. God speed our thought's and prayers are with your family.
Notta Simfalt
19th Dec 2003, 08:20
Ironic and tragic timing, but an MSNBC crew was just in Yellowknife a few weeks ago doing a story on Buffalo for it's presentation on the 100th anniversary of flight. There are a couple of excellent stories and slide shows on their website and the first one has pictures and audio of Jim giving the reporter a tour of their operation. The second slide show and story can be reached from the link about the DC-3 half-way down the first story.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3660447/
Notta Simfalt
21st Dec 2003, 02:24
JIM SMITH
December 20, 2003
JIM SMITH December 29, 1955- December 15, 2003 We mourn the sudden loss of a dear husband, father and friend to so many. A celebration of Jim's life was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20 at Adlair's airport hanger, Yellowknife, NT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the memory of Jim Smith to the Yellowknife Community Foundation, Northern Aviation Scholarship Fund, in care of P.O. Box 1620, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P2 Attention, Theresa Slator. He had a cheery smile, a pleasant way, A helping hand to all he knew. Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days. Sincere and kind in heart and mind, What a beautiful memory he left behind.