Category: Passages

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

The Passing of Brother Ronald Doner

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Ronald Doner on August 12, 2023. Ron had been with us here at American Airlines since 1986, working as an Aviation Maintenance Technician in the Manufacturing Shop. Please keep the Doner Family in your thoughts and prayers. Services at Will Roger’s Memorial Museum…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jerry D. Collard

It is with a sad heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jerry Collard on July 17, 2023. Jerry had started working here at American Airlines back in 1986 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2012. Please keep the Collard family in your thoughts and prayers. Jerry…

The Passing of Retired Brother Donald Bizzell

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Donald Bizzell on June 7th, 2023 Don had been with us here at American Airlines since 1973 and retired from the position of Welder Crew Chief in 2004. Please keep the Bizzell family in your thoughts and prayers.   Obituary for Donald Ray…

The Passing of Retired Brother Allen Russell Thurman

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Retired Brother Allen Thurman on June 14th, 2023. Allen had worked with us here at American Airlines starting back in 1986 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and retired in January of 2017. Please keep the Thurman family in your thoughts and…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jackie Herron

We regret to share with you the passing of Retired Brother Jackie Herron on May 8, 2023. Jackie had hired on with American Airlines back in 1955. He had retired from the position of  Inspector, Aviation Maintenance Technician, in 1992. Please keep the Herron Family in your thoughts and prayers. Jackie Herron Obituary Jackie Lee…

The Passing of Retired Brother Gary Lee Copper

We regret to share with you the passing of retired Brother Gary Copper on May 2, 2023. Gary had started with American Airlines in 1980, Aviation Maintenance Technician Machinist and many years as a Crew Chief. Gary Retired in 2020. Please keep the Copper family in your thoughts and prayers. Gary Copper Obituary Gary Lee…

The Passing of Brother Fred Hair

It is with our deepest heartfelt sympathy that we share with you the passing of Brother Fred Hair on June 25, 2023. Fred had started working here at American Airlines back in 1986 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and his latest job was in Inspection. Please keep the Hair family in your thoughts and prayers.…

The Passing of Retired Brother A. J. McGovern

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother A.J. McGovern on June 20, 2023. A.J. had hired on with American Airlines in 1987 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and was a key member in all the Pre Bankruptcy “Working Together” strategy. He had retired in 2016. Please…

The Passing of Retired Brother Donald Arthur Summers

It is with a mournful heart that we share with you the passing of retired brother Donald Arthur Summers on June 5, 2023. Don had hired on at American Airlines back in 1962 and retired in 1996 from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician Crew Chief. Please keep the Summers family in your thoughts and…

The Passing of Brother Robert Flores

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Robert Flores on June 12th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer and COPD. Robert started working with American Airlines back in 1981 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician he work in the TEO building for several years before going on LOA. Please keep…