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Flying Tiger Line Pilots Association In Memoriam... Sterling Blackwell July 24, 1923 March 16, 2001 We need to find information or pictures from fellow pilots or their family about this person. Email it to webmaster FTLPA
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I just took a look at the new picture of Inky and I picked up Inky's ashes this past Wednesday. Myself and Colleen Gilligan will be going out to sea sometime next week to distribute Inky's ashes over the ocean as this was his wish. Colleen and I were friends of Inky, I've known him about 15 years. We were also his caregivers during the last year of his life. I lived with Inky at his home and took care of all his personal affairs. The picture on your site Shad picked up from me a couple of weeks ago. I have to say that Inky was one of the nicest men I've known and helping him through the most trying time of his life, though difficult, was a very rewarding experience for myself, and, for Colleen. Inky displayed a grace and dignity that was exemplary in the face of the most challenging of life's circumstances. I found him to be an inspiration in regard to his kindness, and, his desire to live as long as he could. He fought the good fight regardless of the inevitable conclusion. I was closest to him during this time and have a great deal of respect for the courage I witnessed. I'm currently staying on working on Inky's home to prep it for being put on the market. I should be here another couple of months. If there is any further information I can provide, please let me know. Thanks very much. Sincerely, -Bill Klein
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