The Captain's name was Dave Ellis. I had the priviledge and honour of working with him in Nigeria. He worked the helicopter offshore market as a helicopter pilot in GOM and Nigeria.
Dave was a great pilot and a great human being, a big man with an even bigger heart. He was always friendly and helpful and I can't recall a single instance where he ever bad mouthed anyone or even had the inclination to do so.
My most sincere condolences to his wife and family with their great loss.
Rest in peace old friend.