RIP Capt Chris Searson

[Levelflt]

Sadly, Capt Chris Searson from Virgin Australia lost his battle with cancer last weekend.

His contagious smile will be missed around the crew rooms of Australia.

He leaves a wife, two young boys and three adult step children behind.

His funeral will be held in Sydney on Friday 13th March at 10am. Holy name of Mary Church. 3 Mary St. Hunters Hill.

The family have asked if Flight crew could wear their uniforms.

[Like This - Do That]

Chris's wife Emma contacted me earlier in the week. I learnt to fly with Crispy at Curtis Aviation in the 1990s. What a loss, such a great bloke, and a gentleman.

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[Willie Nelson]

Such a nice guy. I heard he had been battling with this for a while. God speed good sir.

[swells]

Terrible Loss, Chris flew for Par Avion / Airlines of Tasmania some time ago and one of the nicest guys I ever had the pleasure of working with.

Thoughts with the family

Shannon Wells

[roundsounds]

Very sad news, I did some of Chris' training and flight tests for GFPT/PPL. I don't think I have ever met such a driven individual. He was a little older than the average career pilot and working in a technical area at the ABC when he started learning. Chris just pulled out all stops I often site him as an example to anyone starting out a little older than the average age. Chris, you will be missed.

[The Bullwinkle]

Absolute gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew him.