RIP Neil Oranchuk
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Why Neil Passed Away
Hi again,
This is what Neil's sister posted on his Facebook memorial page ( Remembering Neil Oranchuk | Facebook ) under the title "Why Neil Passed Away"
Posted on 11 Aug
"On or about July 2nd, one day after the anniversary of Ryan's passing, I was notified of Neil being in the hospital.
This is a short story of what happened. Doctors confirmed it was some sort of poisoning from a plant and/or bacterial infection. He had pneumonia but his lungs were still 50% functional. Minor surgery was in order to increase his blood pressure. His valve in his heart was contaminated with the infection.
With all of this going on what the actual cause of death is right now is undetermined but I will keep in touch with this group as I get word."
Posted on 12 Aug
"At the start a complete toxicology report had been requested and it came back negative. It looks like this is nothing more than a nasty bacteria."
This is what Neil's sister posted on his Facebook memorial page ( Remembering Neil Oranchuk | Facebook ) under the title "Why Neil Passed Away"
Posted on 11 Aug
"On or about July 2nd, one day after the anniversary of Ryan's passing, I was notified of Neil being in the hospital.
This is a short story of what happened. Doctors confirmed it was some sort of poisoning from a plant and/or bacterial infection. He had pneumonia but his lungs were still 50% functional. Minor surgery was in order to increase his blood pressure. His valve in his heart was contaminated with the infection.
With all of this going on what the actual cause of death is right now is undetermined but I will keep in touch with this group as I get word."
Posted on 12 Aug
"At the start a complete toxicology report had been requested and it came back negative. It looks like this is nothing more than a nasty bacteria."
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Miss you buddy
Neil may be gone, all too suddenly, but that mischievious smile will live on in my mind forever. What a shock. He was a great guy and a fantastic pilot. It was an honour and a plearure to have spent some time with him. My sincere condolences to his family.
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Eulogy for Neil
YOU TOOK ME UP ON HIGH,
TO TEACH ME HOW TO FLY,
WE LAUGHED & TALKED & TOLD A JOKE,
SOMETIMES I'D GET A TENDER POKE"
" WATCH YOUR ALTITUDE & TRACK
STOP GAZING AT THE EARTH"
WE WILL ALWAYS COME BACK"
THE ADVENTURES & PLACES WE WENT
THE HARD LANDINGS & DIRT STRIPS
THE FIRM ADVICE YOU SENT
"KEEP YOUR HEADING,SPEED,&CONCENTRATE
ON WHATS ON HIGH,NOT DOWN BELOW"
I STRIVED TO BE AS GOOD AS YOU,
BUT FEW COULD,ATTAIN SUCH HEIGHTS!
YOU WERE REACHING FOR THE STARS
NOW IN THE STARS A FINAL FLIGHT,
WHERE LIGHT OF DAY IS ALWAYS NIGHT,
ONE BRIGHT NEW STAR BEGINS TO SHINE
AS TRIBUTE TO YOU NEIL THAT ALL IS FINE.
AL CRADDUCK C-GNTR
This is a picture of Neil in the Piper Arrow. Taken in Castlegar, British Columbia around 1994.
The smile say's it all.
TO TEACH ME HOW TO FLY,
WE LAUGHED & TALKED & TOLD A JOKE,
SOMETIMES I'D GET A TENDER POKE"
" WATCH YOUR ALTITUDE & TRACK
STOP GAZING AT THE EARTH"
WE WILL ALWAYS COME BACK"
THE ADVENTURES & PLACES WE WENT
THE HARD LANDINGS & DIRT STRIPS
THE FIRM ADVICE YOU SENT
"KEEP YOUR HEADING,SPEED,&CONCENTRATE
ON WHATS ON HIGH,NOT DOWN BELOW"
I STRIVED TO BE AS GOOD AS YOU,
BUT FEW COULD,ATTAIN SUCH HEIGHTS!
YOU WERE REACHING FOR THE STARS
NOW IN THE STARS A FINAL FLIGHT,
WHERE LIGHT OF DAY IS ALWAYS NIGHT,
ONE BRIGHT NEW STAR BEGINS TO SHINE
AS TRIBUTE TO YOU NEIL THAT ALL IS FINE.
AL CRADDUCK C-GNTR
This is a picture of Neil in the Piper Arrow. Taken in Castlegar, British Columbia around 1994.
The smile say's it all.
Last edited by alycan; 20th Aug 2008 at 15:14. Reason: Editing picture size
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Neil, Sad to not see you anymore, but sadder to know you are gone.
This opens our eyes as to how fragile life really is and the reality of what is important both to ourselves and to others.
All that I can say is if we only take a small part of the happiness that we all saw in Neil the world would be a better place and his memory will live on in us all.
RIP, but your Spirit will live on.
This opens our eyes as to how fragile life really is and the reality of what is important both to ourselves and to others.
All that I can say is if we only take a small part of the happiness that we all saw in Neil the world would be a better place and his memory will live on in us all.
RIP, but your Spirit will live on.
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Neil, my brother.
Hi Everyone - I am not sure if you have all signed up on the page for Neil on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20608069566
My email is: [email protected]
I have decided to make a scrapbook for Meg and my papa.
If you have any pictures of Neil in his uniform I would much appreciate that they be emailed or mailed to me.
Also if there is anything else you may have like Cathay Pacific patches or anything like that as memorabilia that would be wonderful.
My mailing address is:
172 Sunvale Crescent SE
Calgary AB T2X 2P7
Even if they are photocopied at Staples on their photo paper that would be perfect. If you do wish to contribute you will also have a thank you in the back of the book as well as an acknowledgement beside the pictures/memorabilia etc.
Please let me know if you are planning on sending anything as for I would like to get this started so it can be at the memorial service here in Canada when they get back.
As for now – There is no set date.
Please remember I would not be able to do this without your help.
Thanks!
Nathalie O'Bryan
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20608069566
My email is: [email protected]
I have decided to make a scrapbook for Meg and my papa.
If you have any pictures of Neil in his uniform I would much appreciate that they be emailed or mailed to me.
Also if there is anything else you may have like Cathay Pacific patches or anything like that as memorabilia that would be wonderful.
My mailing address is:
172 Sunvale Crescent SE
Calgary AB T2X 2P7
Even if they are photocopied at Staples on their photo paper that would be perfect. If you do wish to contribute you will also have a thank you in the back of the book as well as an acknowledgement beside the pictures/memorabilia etc.
Please let me know if you are planning on sending anything as for I would like to get this started so it can be at the memorial service here in Canada when they get back.
As for now – There is no set date.
Please remember I would not be able to do this without your help.
Thanks!
Nathalie O'Bryan
