Captain Radstone Gammage - condolences

[radron1]

It is with sadness that Ronnie has informed me that CAPTAIN Radstone Gmmage Died this afternoon at 1340. She was at his side R.I.P. have a good flight Rad to Heaven
God Bless

[felipe56]

Condolences from Qatar. RIP

[sirwa69]

Gutted

RIP Rad

[Sandy Swan]

We die with the dying:
See, they depart, and we go with them.
We are born with the dead:
See, they return, and bring us with them.

[Desert Diner]

I am saddend by the news. RIP Rad

[picu]

Sincere condolences. I'm sure I speak on behalf of all EK Flightdeck crew.
Godspeed Captain Gammage.

[globalchild]

I have continued to read daily about Captain Rad, and I cannot tell you how saddened I am to hear this. God Speed Captain Rad, although I never had the honuor to share a flightdeck with you.... Your impact on others' and your courage has touched my life.
Rest in Peace.

[sec 3]

Captain Rad will live on in those who were lucky enough to fly with him. Sincerest condolences to Ronnie from AUH.

[Captain Sensible]

I am so sorry, condolences to Ronnie.

[zakir1]

One of the best persons i ever met in my life,rest in peace Rad.
My condolences to his family.

[mickeydazzler]

wordless

oiche maith rad.....was an honor being trained by you..

love to roni x

[ex desert dweller]

God bless on your long journey Rad

I have just been on the phone to Cyprus where Roni's friend is looking after things for her (everything's OK there Ron). She tells me that Roni appreciates the messages of condolence being sent, please keep them coming, in memory of a great guy.

[Airbus-Boy]

Truly one of the best gentlemen i knew. Rest in peace Rad.
Love to Roni and may God give her the patience and strength thru this difficult time...

[Viscount Sussex]

My condolences to Ronnie and family.
RIP Rad and God bless you.

[El Rey Leon]

RIP Rad
You will be missed ! It is a very sad news!!

[airpilot_A3xx]

Rad, I Have Known You For The Last 20 Years, You Have Been A Great Teacher, Friend And Mentor .IT Is With Saddness That I Say Goodbye To You. May You Rest In Peace My Friend.

My Sinceriest Condolences To Ronnie And Family.

[MAKAVELI320]

Capt Rad Will Be Missed,MAY HIS SOUL Rest In Peace AND My Condolences Goes To His Family MAy God Give Them The Strength To Cope During This DIfficult Time

[Budget]

What a terrible shock, Moira and I are very sad and are thinking of Roni at this difficult time. Rad was a good mate for over 20 years, always had time for us and was always such a really good person. He will be sorely missed by so many.
Our sincere condolences Roni.
Brian and Moira Davis.

[4HolerPoler]

Very sad news - my sincere condolences to Ronnie and family.

A gentleman and an aviator.

Rest in peace Rad.

4HP

[Possum 15]

My sincere condolences to Roni, family and friends.
On a number of occasions I worked with Rad both in the aircraft and the simulator. Professionally, Rad could only be admired and respected as a pilot, trainer, and checker. After hours he was good company.
At all times he was a GOOD BLOKE.

[Panama Jack]

My sincerest condolences to Capt. Gammage's family and close friends.

"To fly west, my friend, is a flight we all must take for a final check."—Author unknown

[commander38t]

My condolences to Ronnie and family.

had the honor and pleasure of being trained by you..

Rad was a true gentleman a great instructor, a real friend to who ever flown with.

Greatly missed...

God Bless

[Sal-e]

Though you are a stranger to me, I seem to know you. Others had painted your image in my mind's eye, and it is all good...a rare type that comes across once or twice. We will meet one day, Rad, and if it is as they say, I'm sure we'll be good friends. Godspeed on that last journey.

Roni and family, may the good Lord bless you, keep you and comfort you.

"If I take the wings of the morning and
dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea..." Psalm 139:9

[wadefac]

An "Officer and a Gentleman"

Gods speed Rad.....and my condolences to Ronnie and your families

a sad day..........for sure

[Icarus]

Memorial Service

St. Christophers Cathederal, Manama.

Wednesday 19 September 2007; 1530 Bahrain local time.

[MURRAY TAYLOR]

There seems to be some confusion over the information received from
Mach 084 re condolence messages for Rad.
Roni is more than happy to receive messages of condolence from those
who wish to do so, as she says this is the best way of communicating with her. She never asked that messages in memory of Rad should be stopped.

I have been dealing with all the paperwork involved on her behalf and as you can imagine this is no easy task with authorities here and Ramadan.

Just to remind those who can or wish to attend that the Memorial Service for Rad will be held at St. Christopher's Cathedral in Manama at 1530
on Wednesday 19 September.

Please keep your messages coming in as Roni DOES appreciate the kindness you have all shown during this very sad time.

[ironbutt57]

I recieved a telephone call the evening our colleague passed away requesting that posts on Pprune or otherwise be "discontinued" UFN....so hence my request ( that was rudely ignored)...so if it has changed...maybe we are not all aware of the change:hmm:

[Firbolgs]

Rad
Aviation has lost one of its gems, if only more of us could follow your trail.
Rest in peace my friend till we meet again.

Condolences to all the families.

[repapips]

My condolences to Roni.
Rad will surely be missed...
What a loss...

He'll be in my prayers...
May he rest in peace...

[Bushflier]

I just learned of the passing of Captain Gammage. I had the priviledge of flying with him on the 767, many years ago.
My souvenir is one of a superb pilot, and more importantly, of a true gentleman.
His life should be celebrated, God has certainly welcomed him to heaven.
My very sincere condolescence to his loved ones and numerous friends.
Bushflier

[Hogwash]

Rad was a great character, his council was wise, his criticism fair and at the end of the day a good drinking companion.

[NO FD NO SRS]

My condolanes to Rad's family.
I wish I had a chance to see him one more time to ask him that;
How on earth its possible not to have a single person who dislike you!!!

[brassplate]

any further re assistance to rad's family?

[scanscanscan]

1)Any further information on the GF plans for financial assistence from Rads friends and GF staff that Gf management was planing for Rads medical expenses not covered by GF staff medical insurance?
2)Any inquiry going on as to why it took GF and their insurance company over a month to get Rad stretchered back to Bahrain for proper rehab and nursing?
3) Has the GF medical scheme now been upgraded to include Casevac flight expenses for crews to avoid a repeat in future of the extensive delays that Rad experianced?

[Trader]

GF should wake up here. I am leaving but if I was staying I would be buying insurance from an international provider to ensure my family was safe.

This is a wake up call for everyone because the policy GF currently has is all but useless.

But then that has been typical of GF hasn't it!!

[scanscanscan]

Well......Has GF woken up and improved the medical package?

[Icarus]

I heard second hand shortly after Rad's passing, that BN stated that something must be done to make sure this never happens again; I have not heard anything further, either second or first hand.

[jimrgunn]

Very sorry to hear of Radstone's passing way, my sincere condolences to Roni, other family members and friends. Such a shame being so young and retirement to look forward to, shocking news.
James Gunn

[Caroline Treasure]

Hi

My family used to live in Bahrain in the late 70's/early 80's and knew Radstone Gammage. My dad was trying to find out what happened to him and I came across this forum when helping him to see that he had sadly died.

Is there a way of contacting Ronnie as my parents would like to pass on their condolences to her?

My parents are Brian and Helen Atkinson and they can be contacted via my e-mail on [email protected]

Thanks

[Caroline Treasure]

Hi

I just joined this forum but am not very clever with computers so don't really know what i'm doing! I was trying to find out how to contact Roni Gammage for my parents who lost touch with her and Rad since knowing them when we lived in Bahrain. Can you help?

thanks

[ex desert dweller]

Caroline
I have passed your e-mail address to Roni.