Month: February 2023

The Passing of Retired Brother Ralph Brite

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Ralph Brite on February 24, 2023. Ralph retired from the position of Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician back in 2013. Please keep the Brite family in your thoughts and prayers. Temple Ralph Brite July 25, 1943 — February 24, 2023 Claremore Funeral…

Del Cotton, Blood Drive Maestro for the past 15 years!

We here at the Transport Workers Union, Local 514 would like to take a moment to thank Brother Del Cotton for all the hours of service he has given to the fight for life. Dell has promoted the Tulsa TWU/American Airlines Blood Drives for the past 15 years, He has planned, cooked and helped to…

The Passing of Retired Brother Richard A. Bussett

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Richard A. Bussett on February 15, 2023. Rich hired on in 1989 and worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. He Retired in 2006. Please keep the Bussett family in your thoughts and prayers.   Obituary: Richard A. Bussett, 77, of Sapulpa, passed from…

The Passing of Retired Brother John Schwope

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother John Earl Schwope, age 75, on January 1, 2023 John had started with American Airlines in 1969, In 1994 he worked as a Aviation Maintenance Technician Crew Chief and in 1996 he became an Inspector. He retired in 2002.  John also served…