Remembering Bob

Two memorial events are being planned for this weekend: a paragliding club barbecue and flower drop at Kahana on Saturday, and a larger and more elaborate event at Makapuu on Sunday during which paragliders are encouraged to fly.

On Saturday at Kahana, paraglider pilots and friends will gather for a small and informal barbecue, starting as early as 10:00 AM. We'll fly if weather permits, otherwise we'll be flying the grill and the cooler. Either way, we're hoping to just spend some quality time together doing what we do best, flying, celebrating, and supporting each other. We're not planning any formal program or service - it will just be a good chance for many of us to remember Bob in our own way. Feel free to bring flowers or leis. Several pilots are camping Friday night: Jeff, Thom, Ginny, and Jim. Contact them if you'd like to join the overnight crew.

On Sunday morning at Makapuu, a larger and more formal memorial event will be held, coordinated by Bob's filmmaking friends and colleagues. Paraglider pilots are encouraged to fly if weather permits - the organizers would like as many pilots as possible to share the air in Bob's memory, starting as early as 7:30 AM. Afterwards there will be a house-warming party at Bob's house in Kalama Valley, starting at 11:00 am.

We expect Bob's family members to join us for both events. Stay tuned for details on the timing. We'll update this article as the weekend draws closer.