Glasgow Police Helicopter Crash - Condolences and Tributes

[markyboy]

Praying for the crew of our Sierra Papa 99 and everyone else involved.

[Helicop08]

Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved!

[Ray Stawynch]

Thoughts and prayers with all involved - Glasgow Police 51 and civvies at The Clutha

[Faithless]

Not being able to sleep I go down stairs and put on Sky news to see this shocking event. Having worked with this unit I'm just praying....Truly shocking. Fingers crossed!
lets leave the findings to the experts please.

[Coconutty]

My thoughts are with my former colleagues and crew of the Strathclyde / Police Scotland Air Support Unit,
their families and friends, and of those at the Pub who have been affected by this tragic incident.

A sad day indeed.

Coconutty.

[fallmonk]

I live no more than 5 mile from it , its always hard to read about these things but when on your own door step makes it that bit harder.
I hope no more join them as there still digging out people as we speak

[Roofus]

My thoughts & prayers are with all involved :(

[aergid]

Confirmed 32 Casualties and some fatalities. Thoughts with everyone involved and everyone from my home city....

[Wagging Finger]

Very sobering news, my thoughts are with colleagues north of the border.

[madflyer26]

Sadly by the look of the wreckage and some media reports the crew never made it. Condolences to all concerned and another sad chapter in police aviation in my beloved country.
Regards
MF

[brassmonkey]

Tragic news. Thoughts with those involved.

[TorqueOfTheDevil]

Very sad news. Sincere condolences to all affected.

[nomorehelosforme]

My thoughts go out to those involved and their families, a sad day in Glasgow

[Wagging Finger]

I don't pray, but my thoughts are with all, especially the three colleagues who were just doing a job like no other. :uhoh::uhoh::uhoh:

[Savoia]

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Scottish Air Support Unit EC135T2+ G-SPAO at Glasgow City Heliport

Condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives in the tragedy of 29th November 2013.

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

My thoughts and prayers are with them all. +

[alicopter]

Condolences to all touched by this sad accident...

[cyclicmick]

May the Rest in Peace.

[STANDTO]

As a serving officer, a big advocate of air support and one to count a number of observers and XO's amongst my friends, this has stunned me. It has crossed two close families - those of aviation, and the police service. For something like this to have happened three times in the same city just beggars belief.

Thoughts and prayers are with all involved, and furthermore, those who will step up into the 135's and other types across the world tonight, ready to do their duty on our behalf.

[SilsoeSid]

Deepest sympathies to all touched by this tragedy, a very sad weekend.
:(

[[email protected]]

A sad day for all in the helicopter community, wherever we are.

Keeping the family, colleagues, friends and all involved in my thoughts today.

[C.C.C.]

Thank you for starting this thread as my original tribute was moderated out of the crash thread.

Having flown Police 51 in the past my thoughts & sincere condolences go out to everyone who has been affected in any way by this tragic accident.

And to those we have just lost - Rest in Peace.

[KiwiNedNZ]

Condolences to all the colleagues, friends and familes of those involved. Never nice to see things like this happen.

May they Rest in Peace and Godspeed.

Kia Kaha from Aotearoa. :sad::sad::sad:

[higthepig]

RIP and deepest sympathies to all affected the incident and get well soon to those in hospital, as others have said, a very sad day..............:sad:

[Rigga]

My condolences to the families of the crew and pub-goers. I can only hope that something positive comes from this tragedy.

[ShyTorque]

My sincere condolences (from an ex police ASU helicopter pilot/CP).

[purple chopper]

Sincere condolences sad loss of a dedicated crew

[S76Heavy]

My condoleances for those who lost their lives in the line of duty doing what they loved and felt was important.
Also my deepest sympathy for those who lost their lives or were injured while on a night out.

Life is short, you have to live it while you can. A glass will be raised in salute tonight.

[Helilog56]

Past all the speculation, guessing, and analyzing.....my heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of those that perished.
Also a speedy and complete recovery to those injured.

[MightyGem]

A sad day, especially as the casualties are now confirmed. It put a dampener on the shift last night and tonight's won't be much better. :(

[HowlingMad Murdock]

Savoia - what a beautiful, serene picture of heli. A contrast to the shocking pics of this tragic scene. May those who lost their lives Rest In Peace.

[Muppet99]

RIP to all those who died. The pilot was known to myself, he was a top top guy.

[Winch-control]

A safer pair of hands I have never flown with. RIP Dave Traill. Condolences to all family and friends of all involved.

[chester2005]

RIP to all who lost their lives, my thoughts are with all their families.

[Hubstrasse]

Relevant authorities and time will tell us what happened.
Condolences and support to all those touched by this sad event. Should this be the DT I served with I shall raise a glass and recall him getting a bollocking in the bar at Senelager by an army 1*. DT stood perfectly to attention whilst neatly "presenting" pint and fag. A tragic loss to family, service and friends.

[ivan]

Farewell my friend. We will miss you Swampy.

Hennster

[sadsarbloke]

RIP to one of the nicest and most professional pilots and instructors I have ever known. It was a pleasure sharing an office with you Swamps. You will be sorely missed

[old-timer]

Deepest respects & condolences to all affected by this awful accident.

[Evalu8ter]

Godspeed Swampy. A true gentleman and an outstanding aviator with a deliciously dry sense of humour.

[S205-18F]

Swampy the world is a poorer place with your passing. You and your adventures will never be forgotten.
RIP.

[Bladecrack]

As a regular visitor to the heliport at the SECC over the years I would like to add my condolences to the friends and families of the crew of Police 51.

A tragic and very sad day for all of us in the helicopter emergency services family...

BC.

[Rangemaster]

Animo et fide

[Green Bottle 2]

RIP Swampy. You will be missed.

[helihub]

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[fisbangwollop]

I know your voice will be missed greatly over the airwaves of Scottish Information......deepest sympathy to all family and friends from the boys and girls at NATS Prestwick "Scottish Information"

[Thomas coupling]

My thoughts and condolences are with all the deceased's families.
A very tragic accident.

[9rootP]

Tragic news. Farewell, Swampy. You were a great character, a true professional and a firm friend in trying times. Condolences to J from OGB and S.

[fly911]

Please accept my most sincere condolences to the families of those lost.

[500 Fan]

May all who have perished rest in peace.

[ceekay]

Flew (and socialised!) with Dave when we both served at DHFS, and both lived in Wem. Top bloke, and as already mentioned above a very safe pair of hands. Raised a glass or three to you last night fella...

Condolences to all of those touched by this tragic event.

[djk59]

My sincere condolences to all those touched by this tragic accident.


My thoughts are with you. Dave

[9Aplus]

My sincere condolences to all involved.
With this morning quote, from Safety Analysis and Research Department,
European Aviation Safety Agency and EHEST working group sources...
Most sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the helicopter crash in Glasgow and to the people of Scotland.
This tragic event reminds us of the noble cause pursued by the EHEST, the IHST, and many other organisations in the world.
Safety is never a given, we must try harder!

[Huwey]

My thoughts and condolences go to all those affected by this tragedy- the pub goers and their loved ones, the Police observers and their families, the pilot and his family and the lucky ones who survived.

Was privileged to briefly get to know Dave by doing my IR(H) at same time as him at EGBJ in 2010. Rest in peace Dave.

[Rangemaster]

Fly to the angels
Do not land
God has taken hold your hand
Many flights you have made
Memories will never fade
Take to the skies a final time
Far above the clouds to climb
Do not stop
The skies deep blue
Keep on climbing
You must do
You’ve landed now
In heaven’s field
Your journey’s done
You’ve found such peace
On this sweet flight
Goodbye, God bless
Sleep tight.

[mary meagher]

Yes, candles, flowers, prayers.

But how about, in a hall of suitable size, the music so sadly interrupted, to play again for the people of Glasgow to remember everyone involved, and to raise funds for the medevac helicopter services....

Other bands may also like to join in.

[the_flying_cop]

RIP to the brothers and sisters we have lost. My thoughts are with the families of all involved both from the air, and those on the ground.

[jayteeto]

Dave was never swampy to me, he was always known as 'Hotlips' after a spectacular fail trying to drink his umpteenth flaming Drambuie. As a newly graduated officer at EFTS Swinderby, this was the first step on his path to becoming a legend. Rest in Peace Dave, you will be missed by us all

[Rude C'man]

God speed Swampy , see you on the other side brother.
My condolences to all the ASU crew's families. Rest easy.

[adr]

May they rest in peace.

[richmaddison]

Odiham offers its condolences.

Glasgow Crash Condolences (http://www.raf.mod.uk/RAFodiham/newsweather/index.cfm?storyid=08FBDC7E-5056-A318-A83D840F4F825D8F)

With our deepest sympathies.

Rich Maddison
Station Commander

[peterprobe]

Never met Swampy ( David ) but godspeed fella to you and your crew that night. There by the grace of God go all of us.

[C.C.C.]

The Clutha Vaults floral tribute has now been moved to an adjacent part of the Clyde Walkway across the road from the Clutha Vaults.

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May You Rest In Peace.

(edited to correct Photobucket bug affecting image size).

[WASALOADIE]

God Speed Dave.

Deepest condolences to the families

I shall be having some private thoughts and memoriesshortly.

Raising a glass in your honour.

[Floppy Link]

Dave's Funeral live stream audio (http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_298997_en.html)

Right now.

[TheWizard]

Thought are with Dave's family and friends today.
RIP Swampy.