[AlaskaRC] Don't wait until it's too late

[robert stephens]

Merry Christmas Steve and Sechs,

I appreciate you thoughts on ARCS old timers. I see George at Bells every once in a while. Reeves has been out flying at the field sometimes and is a regular at the indoor venue.  You might remember Doc Smith who predates everyone as a club member (early 1960s!  He is now in assisted living in Anchorage and I see him often.
We miss you here Steve. Those were the days to bw an ARCS member

Bob

> On Dec 25, 2022, at 5:26 AM, Steven Lingle via AlaskaRC <alaskarc at lists.alaskarc.org> wrote:
> 
> Not sure if this came through.  When I got it on my computer is made no sense and there was no way to read it.  If it did come through 
> just delete this.
> Thanks
> 
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Steven Lingle <barisax at olypen.com>
> Subject: Don't wait until it's too late
> Date: December 25, 2022 at 06:38:32 CST
> To: ARCS <alaskarc at lists.alaskarc.org>
> 
> Here it is 0600 hrs on Christmas morning and I got up to write a note because I had a conversation with one of the original Life Members 
> of ARCS who is now 95, that being George Morgan.  Last night I called and spoke to George for almost an hour and he is a man that has been through
> much and still has a very positive outlook.  George lost his wife several years ago and his children prior to that and now lives alone there
> in Anchorage.  George can no longer drive so you probably have not seen him at the ARCS meetings in several years and for sure not around the 
> flying fields.  Everyone used to think George was a crusty old WWII veteran but he has a heart as big as all out doors and was always willing to help.    I was thinking that it would be so nice if the members, even the new ones that might not know George, would call him and let him know we still think of him.  
> 
> There is a second person that is not as active in the club any longer but is still a great builder and flyer and that would be Reeves Lippincott.  I know
> Reeves health is not what he would like and he is not very mobile any more.  However Reeves is one of the reasons the ARCS club has become
> what it is.  Reeves is a wealth of knowledge and experience that the club should draw on as much a possible.
> 
> Those of you that have been in the club for several years know how much both of these people have contributed to making ARCS the outstanding
> club it has been for the last 30+ years.  We all come and go through the world of radio control and a few actually leave a mark that will be 
> remembered and that is what these two have done.  Don’t let time pass without talking to them, you really don’t want to look back someday
> and say “I wish I had called”.
> 
> George and Reeves I know you two have many years to go yet but I want you to know that I Love You guys and I do care.
> 
> 
> Steve Lingle
> 360-477-1902
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