Gordon Quinney
Quote from Colin Watkins on July 12, 2023, 7:59 pmThere are times when life reminds you that there are more important things than flying model aeroplanes in a farmer's field.
One of those times was Tuesday 11th July 2023.
It was a a great shock to receive a message from Gordon Quinney's son that Gordon had died suddenly that morning.
Only last Sunday Gordon was helping me with a recently modified glider.
I am not the only member of SMFC who has had the benefit of Gordon's experience. His advice was always given with grace and good humour. He will be sorely missed.
I still can't quite believe that we won't see him at the field again.
I have lost a friend. I'm sure other members of SMFC feel the same.
Gordon recently started a gliding endurance competition for club members. I'm sure he would want it to continue.
He mentioned to me that a small cup would be presented to the overall winner of the competition at the end of the year.
I wonder if we should continue the competition and award the 'Gordon Quinney Cup' to the winner.
There are times when life reminds you that there are more important things than flying model aeroplanes in a farmer's field.
One of those times was Tuesday 11th July 2023.
It was a a great shock to receive a message from Gordon Quinney's son that Gordon had died suddenly that morning.
Only last Sunday Gordon was helping me with a recently modified glider.
I am not the only member of SMFC who has had the benefit of Gordon's experience. His advice was always given with grace and good humour. He will be sorely missed.
I still can't quite believe that we won't see him at the field again.
I have lost a friend. I'm sure other members of SMFC feel the same.
Gordon recently started a gliding endurance competition for club members. I'm sure he would want it to continue.
He mentioned to me that a small cup would be presented to the overall winner of the competition at the end of the year.
I wonder if we should continue the competition and award the 'Gordon Quinney Cup' to the winner.
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