“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Edward Jenkins Jr., a dedicated and longtime member of the American Airlines Local 514 family. James, who was 92 years old, passed away on July 24th, 2025, in Broken Arrow, OK. James began his career with American Airlines in 1967 and spent over…
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Hank King. A dedicated member of the American Airlines family, Hank spent 28 years serving our airline in various roles before retiring as an Aviation Maintenance Technician Crew Chief in 1997. Hank’s passion for work and commitment to our union were evident throughout his…
With profound sadness, we announce Brother Alan Ludwig’s passing on July 8th, 2025. Brother Ludwig began his career with American Airlines in 1990 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. His unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to his craft earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and superiors alike. As we mourn the loss…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, William Joslin, on June 18th, 2025. Brother Joslin began his tenure with American Airlines in 1967 and worked tirelessly for nearly three decades, ultimately retiring as a Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1996. His commitment to his profession was unwavering,…
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Brother Jimmy Waggoner on June 23rd, 2025. Brother Waggoner had served as an Aviation Maintenance Technician at American Airlines for over 33 years. Jimmy began his career at American Airlines in 1991 and worked diligently to ensure the safety and reliability of…
With profound sadness, we announce Brother Roberto DeBenedictis’s passing on May 26, 2025. Brother DeBenedictis was a Material Logistics Specialist at American Airlines in 2011. Despite his untimely passing on May 26, 2025, his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched during his time with us. We offer our deepest condolences to…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired union brother, Ollie Dean Bixler, who departed this life on April 7th, 2025. Dean dedicated nearly two decades of his career to American Airlines, joining the team in 1997 and serving with distinction until his retirement in 2015. During his time at…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired sister, Jennifer Pauley, on May 25th, 2025. Jennifer dedicated 17 years of her life to serving American Airlines, and her legacy will be deeply felt by all who knew her. Jennifer’s journey with American Airlines began in 1998 as a building cleaner,…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Brother Paul Chorbajian, who departed this life on March 24, 2025, at the age of 69. Brother Chorbajian dedicated over three decades of his career to American Airlines, joining our team in 1979. Throughout his distinguished tenure, he demonstrated unwavering commitment and expertise,…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Robert Guida on May 30th, 2025. Brother Guida dedicated his career to American Airlines, starting as an Overhaul Support Mechanic in 1995 and proudly serving the company for over 24 years. He worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, ensuring the safety and…