Month: October 2025

The Passing of Brother Michael Kelly

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our colleague, Mike Kelly, on October 10, 2025. Mike suffered a massive heart attack as he was entering the Composite Repair Center earlier this morning. Mike had been a dedicated member of the American Airlines team since 1988, serving our organization with distinction…

The Passing of Retired Brother Victor Koenning

Victor Koenning

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Victor Koenning, who left us on September 27, 2024. Brother Koenning dedicated an impressive 30 years of his life to American Airlines, joining our team in 1966 and retiring in 1996 as a Technical Crew Chief, Special Support. During his remarkable…

The Passing of Retired Brother Leonard Cooper

Leonard Cooper

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Leonard Cooper, who departed this life on September 27, 2025. Brother Cooper dedicated 24 years of service to American Airlines, joining our team in 1972 and retiring in 1996 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. His commitment and contributions to our organization…

The Passing of Retired Brother John Paul Blue

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Brother John Paul Blue, a dedicated and respected member of our American Airlines family. Brother Blue passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 26, 1944, John began his career with American Airlines in 1973 as an…

The Passing of Retired Brother Daniel Chasteen

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brother Daniel Chasteen, age 72, who left this world on September 9, 2025. Daniel had a long and distinguished career with American Airlines, serving as an Overhaul Support Mechanic from 1997 until his retirement in 2016. Daniel touched the lives of countless individuals through his work and…