Longtime light flyer and supporter passes
I was saddened to hear of Bob High’s passing. The last time I saw Bob was when I snapped these pictures as he took his quicksilver aloft.
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- Bob High Quicksilver taxiing
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- Bob High putting helmet on
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- Bob High airborne in his Quicksilver
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- Bob High taking off in his Quicksilver
That was tough for me, shooting images that I knew they might be the last recordings of a fellow flier. I wanted to make sure he was captured in his element. We never know when it could be our turn, too.
Although I didn’t know Bob personally, he was always very friendly, laid back and certainly loved anything that flew. I talked with him each of the last few years I attended Don Jordan’s Boyer Fly In and he was always enjoyable to be around.
Although I’ll miss him when next I come down, my condolences go to wife Gail and family who will miss him the most.
Word from a Friend
I have known Bob for nearly thirty years, and he was indeed a great guy.
He was a hero many times over, and the world is better for having had him in it, albeit, for not nearly long enough. He was a fantastic partner and a terrific motorcycle officer with the LAPD in Los Angeles.
We will all miss him greatly, and everyone comments on what a great and generous guy he was.
John
Los Angeles, CA