Kevin Crossley RIP

[sky_high]

tragic loss

A friend who will be missed, an aviator of note, a quiet mannered gentleman. Thank you Kev for making this world a better place in life. Prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends; your departure has left a void in all our lives.

[aluminium persuader]

Knew Kev on & off for c15 years. Very, very sad.

Godspeed.

ap.

[180]

as everyone has said...he really was a great guy, had the pleasure of working with him at bournemouth then after being trained by him at the college. an extremely sad time for all, my thoughts and prayers 2 the family of both

[Bern Oulli]

I worked with Kevin both as a fellow instructor at CATC and when doing some famil at Bournemouth Airport. I've also flown with him. I echo all that others have said about him and I'm still trying to come to terms with the news. One of aviation's great enthusiasts. My sympathies to all.
Pedro

[slowclimber]

Nothing I can add that's not already been said. A top instructor and a great guy. Shocking news. RIP Kevin.

[Shine On]

I worked with Kev for several years before he defected to the other side!!
A guy who truely understood the meaning of early go's! A good friend and colleague. My sincere condolences to his family and to those who had the pleasure of knowing him. A great great shock.
Off to ride that Hog in the sky now Kev. God bless.

[Nuisance]

Kevin was truly one of life's lovely people- an open, generous, enthusiastic guy who always had time to help at the college. He was instrumental in my passing the approach course. Terrible news and a great shock. Thoughts and sympathy to his family, and to all at CATC, where I know he will be terribly missed.

RIP Kevin,
Zoe

[2 sheds]

Such a pleasant, easy-going chap and all-round aviation enthusiast. Sincere condolences to the nearest and dearest of both men and to friends and colleagues at Bournemouth Airport ATC and CATC.

[Pilgrimpete]

A gentle guest,a willing host,
Affection deeply planted-
It's strange that those we miss the most
Are those we take for granted.
Betjeman
Kev was simply one of the nicest and most helpful guys.
A terribly sad time.

[commencenowdescend]

A truly great friend and colleague, a very sad time for all of us at Bournemouth ATC. Worked with him for over 10 years before he "defected" to the college, always helpful and friendly and a joy to be with. Great trainer and aviator. Tremendous to see through the previous threads that he made so many new friends over the road.

Kev we shall all miss you
RIP

[Lady Monk]

Only saying what so many others have already said but Kevin will be sorely missed in the aviation world, both in ATC and private flying.

Having known him both as an instructor at the college and as a faithful Yak lover at Compton Abbas my heart goes out to his family, friends, colleagues and students he has left behind.

Pilgrimpete: I couldnt have put it better myself!

RIP Kevin

[GWYN]

I have been away for a couple of weeks and log-on to find this.

I first met Kevin in 1992 when I used the Seneca he operated (VG) for my twin rating. I then went on to regularly fly that aircraft and a good part of the reason for travelling all the way to Bournemouth to fly was Kevin's helpful, fair and friendly approach to operating it. When the time came a few years later, after getting to know each other a bit better, for me to need help with a reference, he was eager and unstinting in his wish to help. Indeed it was only due to that reference that I was accepted into a job in ATC. As time passed we lost contact but I caught up with him a couple of years ago and we stayed in the terminal drinking coffee and chattering just about until we were kicked out.

I am truly shocked to hear of his death and sincerely send condolences to his family. A really friendly, fair bloke; the sort that ATC and aviation needs more of.

RIP Kevin.

[Honey Monster]

Kevin's Death Announcement from the Bournemouth Daily Echo 3 August

CROSSLEY
KEVIN STEWART

On 22nd July 2006, tragically aged 49 years.

A very much loved partner to Tina, father to Natalie and brother to Barry and Linda. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A loss that cannot be replaced.

Private cremation has taken place. A service of thanksgiving for Kevin's life, where all are welcome, will be held on Sunday 13th August at 1pm at Parley Manor, Parley Green Lane, (next to Parley Golf Centre).

No flowers but donations towards a memorial for Kevin made payable to Nicholas O'Hara Donations Account and sent to
Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors,
38 Rowlands Hill, Wimborne. BH21 1AW.
Tel. [phone].

[Honey Monster]

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/new...nt_aviator.php

[Barcli]

I am still struggling with this.
My wife and I have known kevin for over 20 years.
regrettably I will be 3000 miles away on Sunday - but I will be in a church at 1 pm. My thoughts are with you all.
God bless mate.
have a beer with Bill Booth mate.

[Honey Monster]

http://www.thisisbournemouth.co.uk/display.var.876954.0.flypast_in_memory_of_a_popular_pilot.ph p

The picture of the flypast at the bottom of the article can be clicked to open it up a bit.

After the flypast, Kevin's daughter scattered his ashes from a Cessna overflying the Memorial site.