Dale me old mate how very tragic, I have only just been passed the news and am devastated.
We began our careers paired up (thrown together) for our flight training and I can still remember how dedicated you were to your chosen passion. Early on you showed far more ability and dedication than I could ever muster and I could not have asked for more in a friend or flying buddy.
I suspected life is not fair and now I know it to be true.
To Rachael and the kids,
You and Dale were always meant to be together and to see Dale so happy when he was with you will be something I will never foreget.
Dale I have never spent so much time in a confined space as I have with you and I would be happy to do it all again, Palmerston gales and all!