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NZ quake
From Get the Flick on Facebook
So far, I've learned that one New Zealand controller (in town, off work) perished in the earthquake. I haven't heard of any specific fund being set up for controllers (yet.) Jill Murphy Family Donation Fund Following the tragic news of the death of Christchurch Tower Controller Jillian Murphy in the Christchurch earthquake, NZALPA has undertaken to set up a bank account for donations to the children and other family members left behind. The account details are as follows: NZALPA - Jill Murphy Donation Fund, Bank of New Zealand, 02-0264-0365089-005 Many messages of sympathy and support have already been received from around New Zealand and across the globe. Several close friends and relatives have now begun the long journey back to New Zealand to be with their loved ones. NZALPA is providing close support to Richard, Sam, Taylor & Bond, who were visited this morning by members of the ATC Council at their home in Christchurch. Anyone wishing to pass on messages to the family can do so using the following email address - [email protected]. Please consider a donation to the fund to assist the family through this difficult and traumatic period. Kind Regards, Jim Dunn ATC Director |
Oh dear. That's very sad news indeed. We have relatives and friends there who all all OK. On is a retired ATCO who works part-time in the sim. He was there during the quake and said the roof just fell in so he was lucky to get out. We've driven round Christchurch many times and it's tragic to think so much of the place has gone. However, New Zealanders don't give in that easily and a new city will rise from the wreckage before long..
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RIP Jilly
I had the pleasure of working with Jilly from the early 80's through to when I left NZ.
Especially in Christchurch Tower, it was always fun and entertaining to be working with her. She will be sorely missed, both by the controllers and pilots in Christchurch. This thread lists various sites that donations can be made to the earthquake victims: http://www.pprune.org/dg-p-general-a...eeded-now.html |
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