Lem, Rest in peace

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:45 pm

It is a sad day for us here at EAA UL 62 in Plymouth, MA.

One of our members, Lem Crittenden and his Challenger were found not far from the runway in Hanson, MA.

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/city_r ... ice_i.html

A fellow pilot spotted the crash site. No one saw him go in. It seems that all the control surfaces are intact. The investigation is continuing.

It has been a tough week for avaition with OSH, Dayton, the choppers in AZ and now this.

This one hits home, though.

Lem was one of the good guys.

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:47 pm

Sorry to hear that John. It's always tough when it's close...

Post by **Spike** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:53 pm

That sucks John. One of the family is one of the family regardless of familiarity. Keep us posted and keep the faith.

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:11 pm

Aww man. I hate to hear stuff like this. Especially when it's close to home. You and UL62 are in my thoughts.

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:19 pm

CJ, always hate to hear news like this. We'll keep the family in our prayers.
Let us know if you find out anything more.

dons · Post by **dons** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:08 am

Sorry to hear that CJ, it always hits more when it is that close.

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:23 pm

Prayers for Lem's family.

"It's kind of like a hang glider with a lawnmower motor on it," said Lieutenant Joseph P. Yakavonis of the Hanson Police Department.

Gimme a break.