“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Brother Corey Conrady. On May 13th, 2026, Cory Conrady was found unresponsive by his mother in their home. Cory worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician who joined our American Airlines team in 2019. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Conrady…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved retired brother, Claude Ragsdale, on May 1st, 2026. Brother Ragsdale spent over three decades serving American Airlines, beginning his career in 1967. His dedication and expertise led him to the esteemed position of Crew Chief Overhaul Mechanic, Machinist, a role he held…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Denorvice “T Boy” Howard on April 18th, 2026, a beloved member of our union family. Brother Howard dedicated over 20 years of service to American Airlines, working tirelessly as a Blasting Machine Operator, Parts Washer, and Overhaul Support Mechanic. We will deeply…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Dennis DeVries on April 14th, 2026. Dennis was a valued and respected Aviation Maintenance Technician who joined American Airlines in 1990 and served with distinction for many years. We extend our deepest condolences to the DeVries family and ask that you keep them…
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Brother Edwin Horton, who left us on April 16th, 2026. Edwin was a dedicated and hardworking member of the American Airlines team, joining us in 2000 and serving with distinction as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic until his retirement in 2008. We…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved retired Brother, Gary Frame, on April 10, 2026. Gary joined American Airlines in 1973 as a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic – Lock and Key, where he spent many years serving our team with dedication and expertise. After retiring in 2009, he will always…
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Bernie Bartlett on April 9th, 2026. Bernie dedicated 37 years of service to American Airlines, joining our team in 1985 and retiring in 2022 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician – Composites. We extend our deepest condolences to the Bartlett family during this difficult…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother Darrell Lee Martin on February 15, 2026. Darrell dedicated nearly three decades of his life to American Airlines, starting as an Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1967 and rising through the ranks to become a respected Crew Chief – Aviation Maintenance Technician…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Clarence Pittman, who left us on March 31st, 2026. Clarence dedicated nearly four decades of his career to American Airlines, joining our team in 1988 as a Material Logistics Specialist. In 2006, he took on the additional role of Crew Chief, Material Logistics…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved brother and union member, James Hilligoss, on March?30?,?2026. Jim began his career with us at American Airlines in 1986 and served faithfully as an Aviation Maintenance Technician until his retirement in 2007. His dedication, professionalism, and camaraderie were a source of pride for all of…