Sad news. Death of Graham Caven
Sad news. Death of Graham Caven
Regret to say Graham Caven, previously Chief Pilot at Gulf Helicopters, Doha and other locations has died.
He helped a lot of people get started in/advance in their career - I know I was very grateful in 1996 when he was Deputy Chief Pilot and Denis Laird was CP there and took a chance and hired me over the phone. That's how things were done back then, Chief/Deputy Chief Pilot hired pilots.
Graham was a larger-than-life character, always had something going on, always in a good mood, positive outlook, no problem couldn't be solved.
An excellent pilot, complete natural at the controls and took care of his team.
Always a pleasure to be with both at work and afterwards as his house was always open to entertain and where he indulged himself as chef.
Great memories of happier, more carefree times.
Sincere sympathy to his wife Jill, daughter Victoria, son Alex.
He helped a lot of people get started in/advance in their career - I know I was very grateful in 1996 when he was Deputy Chief Pilot and Denis Laird was CP there and took a chance and hired me over the phone. That's how things were done back then, Chief/Deputy Chief Pilot hired pilots.
Graham was a larger-than-life character, always had something going on, always in a good mood, positive outlook, no problem couldn't be solved.
An excellent pilot, complete natural at the controls and took care of his team.
Always a pleasure to be with both at work and afterwards as his house was always open to entertain and where he indulged himself as chef.
Great memories of happier, more carefree times.
Sincere sympathy to his wife Jill, daughter Victoria, son Alex.
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Such sad news. A great pilot, and always humorous and entertaining at work or play. There is always a fond smile on the face of everyone that knew him, as yet another great story is recounted. RIP Caveman.
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The Caveman, RIP brother.
Graham hired me in 98 after getting the brown envelope from ADA, and I was forever thankful.
He was one of those people who are truly larger than life, leaving a rather large wake behind him, in a good way.
A natural pilot, a man who could dream big, and follow through to see the dreams come to fruition.
It was a sad day in Doha when he left for Nigeria, but times had changed and he needed new horizons.
I'll be raising a glass to Graham this evening, to the many fond memories!
Graham hired me in 98 after getting the brown envelope from ADA, and I was forever thankful.
He was one of those people who are truly larger than life, leaving a rather large wake behind him, in a good way.
A natural pilot, a man who could dream big, and follow through to see the dreams come to fruition.
It was a sad day in Doha when he left for Nigeria, but times had changed and he needed new horizons.
I'll be raising a glass to Graham this evening, to the many fond memories!
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In life we are blessed to encounter people such as Graham and are the better for it.
He was a gentleman, an excellent pilot, a good sport, and just a darn good Man.
This kind of news is becoming far too frequent as time and age takes its toll.
Fond memories of times spent in his company and having enjoyed his sense of humor and good nature.
Condolences to his family and friends and if it is any solace there are a lot of people mourning his passing.
He was a gentleman, an excellent pilot, a good sport, and just a darn good Man.
This kind of news is becoming far too frequent as time and age takes its toll.
Fond memories of times spent in his company and having enjoyed his sense of humor and good nature.
Condolences to his family and friends and if it is any solace there are a lot of people mourning his passing.
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Nigerian In Law
Always a pleasure doing sim with Caveman, whether in Shawbury or Dubai the fag breaks after every approach were welcome. An OPC at Port Harcourt with windows cracked open to dissipate the smoke descended even further into farce when all approach aids went off due power cut and a diesel shortage leaving the backup genset asleep.
It was an absolute pleasure to know you mate.
NEO
It was an absolute pleasure to know you mate.
NEO
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I had the genuine pleasure of working alongside Graham in the last few years, and I can honestly say I am gutted. Graham was a true gentleman. He spoke ill of no-one and just quietly went about the business of being an exceptionally gifted helicopter pilot//boss and mentor. I only knew him for 5 years but he made a real impression and I know that the world has just lost a real character and an amazing friend.
Godspeed and blue skies Graham - a life well lived. I shall miss you.
Yours always,
Godspeed and blue skies Graham - a life well lived. I shall miss you.
Yours always,
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