bbsoto Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Saw this on "USAF Enlisted Aviators/Aircrew - Past and Present" and thought I would pass it on. May he RIP and have tailwinds as he journeys home. Dan Wilson (aka Skeletor) RIP Dan passed yesterday, May 4th. He and his wife have both been battling cancer. He is survivied by his wife April, sons Stephen and Jon, and daughter Amber. Dan retired from the USAF in 2004, 20 years as a flight engineer. He grew up in Phoenix, AZ, and was an avid backyard mechanic and gunsmith. Dan Wilson (aka Skeletor) RIP Dan passed yesterday, May 4th. He and his wife have both been battling cancer. He is survivied by his wife April, sons Stephen and Jon, and daughter Amber. Dan retired from the USAF in 2004, 20 years as a flight engineer. He grew up in Phoenix, AZ, and was an avid backyard mechanic and gunsmith. 79 to 81 Army supply guy (armorer) 81 joined the Air Force 81 to 85 Tinker AFB, OK, Crew Chief on Helen Keller (AWACS) 85 Crosstrained to Flight Engineer 85 to 89 Keesler AFB, 7th ACCS, flying on EC-130Es 89 to 93 Rhein Mein AB GE, 37th TAS flying on C-130E AWADS 93 to 98 Eglin AFB FL, 9th SOS flying on HC-130P/N and MC-130P 98 to 01 Kirtland AFB, NM, flight instructor for Rescue and SOF on HC and MC airframes 01 to 04 Eglin AFB FL, 9th SOS on MC-130P 09 to 13, Retired with wife April, they devoted their time together restoring a historical home in Monterey, Indiana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) He will surely be missed by us here. I for one really enjoyed his wit and wisdom. My heart and prayers go out to the Wilson family. Edited May 5, 2013 by Sonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hard to belive someone so ornery is gone. I will miss your Wit, humor, stories, and the way you just called it as you saw it! RIP Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEFEGeorge Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Damn, another one of us old timers have made the fini flight. Gonna miss you Dan. You get the gear pin? Never met you in person so we'll get a cold one when we meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EClark Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Dan Rest In Peace Brother. E Clark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre623 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Will miss your wit Dan. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizzard Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Man, this brotherhood is gettin' smaller and smaller. He will be missed here, that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmac_Project Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Sad to hear the news of the loss of Dan. Always loved to read his inputs on subjects brought up here on the forum. RIP Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 RIP We'll all miss Dan Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATOPS1 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Dan as a very long time member of this fourm I know you only here but based on what I have read in your post we share alot of the same values. Fair winds and following seas is what we wish for our Brothers and thus they are exactly what I wish for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizzard Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Dan as a very long time member of this fourm I know you only here but based on what I have read in your post we share alot of the same values. Fair winds and following seas is what we wish for our Brothers and thus they are exactly what I wish for you... Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I had the pleasure of working with Dan in the 9th SOS and being on multiple TDYs/Deployments with him. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his job and took every opportunity to teach me and the other young Crew Chiefs. He was a huge influence on me and will always hold a special place in my heart. He was a fantastic engineer, talented instructor and a true American. We will miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinwhistle Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I've been away for several days and thought I'd check in to see what's up. Feel like I've been kicked in the stomach. Never met Dan, but he was a "friend" non-the-less. I'll miss his "direct" approach! My sympathy to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlg6016 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Rest in peace Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Herk Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I just replied to a post of his a few moments ago....eerie. Very sad to hear this. Thoughts to his family and friends during this difficult time. RIP & tailwinds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizzard Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Remember his post a while back about, I think, torque guages on his headstone?? I hope he got them the way he wanted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I read this post last night but was too numb to respond appropriately. I, like many others knew Dan only through his posts on this site. However, I feel as though I lost a friend and am saddened to learn of his passing. Condolences to the family. Dan......Soar with the Eagles my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donwon Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I can only ECHO what others have said. I consider him a friend and brother, he will be missed. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mt.crewchief Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Man, I wished I wouldn't have signed on today!! I feel like I knew Dan personally and whenever he was off the forum for awhile I was afraid something had happened to him. I feel like I have lost a buddy, My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1dp Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Pretty obvious Dan served his country well and kept us on our toes in this forum. Blue skies, Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottychristmas Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Dan was the one that got me to cross-train when I was at Keesler AFB then got to have the privilege to serve with him in the 37th. Thanks Dan for all you did for me. Rest in Peace brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizzard Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 You know, after all the posts on Dan's passing, it seems he hs left quite a legacy.....Few people do, but obviously he touched many. I hope his family membesr get to read all this, they would be so deservedly proud. Somebody once said, in a different context, that the death of one diminished us all, and it is very true in this case.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I've hesitated to post anything here because it seems everyone has posted what I wanted to say. Like many, I only knew Dan via this forum, but I feel as if I knew him personally. He was a unique individual who will be sorely missed for his (usually) unsolicited, but direct opinions. Like Giz, I hope his family gets to read these posts. RIP, Dan. Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsmith130 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 RIP Dan. It was always great and interesting flying with you. I hope they have lots of frosting in Heaven. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalbasher Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 A sad day indeed. We are all better off from knowing and working with you. Rest in peace knowing that you truly made a difference in this world we live in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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