Category: Passages

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

The Passing of Retired Brother Stuart Bernard

It’s with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Stuart Bernard on March 11, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the age of 73. Stuart started working here with us at American Airlines in 1985 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2013. Please keep the Bernard family in your thoughts…

The Passing of Retired Brother G.T. Bunch

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, G.T. Bunch, a devoted union member and cherished family member. G.T. passed away on March 28th, 2025, at the age of 82, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. G.T. started working here at American Airlines in 1987 and retired from the position of Machinist in 2009. G.T.…

The Passing of Brother Aquarius Mayes

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Aquarius Mayes, on March 25th, 2025. Aquarius, a dedicated Maintenance Support Person and proud member of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), Local 514, at American Airlines. He had started working with us here at American Airlines in 2011. Please keep the…

The Passing of Retired Brother Billie Joe Hamlin

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Billie Hamlin on March 24th, 2025. Billie started working here at American Airlines back in 1965 and retired from the position of Crew Chief Mechanic, Machinist in 1993. Please keep the Hamlin family in your thoughts and prayers. No…

The Passing of Retired Sister Kellene Collins

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired sister Kellene Collins on February 15th, 2025. Kelly had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1990 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2008. Please keep the Collins family in your thoughts and prayers. Kellene Elizabeth Easky…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jerry Galloway

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of retired Brother Jerry Galloway on December 14th, 2024. Jerry started working with us at American Airlines in 1990 and retired as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Galloway family in your thoughts and prayers. At Jerry’s request, he has been cremated, and his cremains will…

The Passing of Retired Brother Bobby Boman

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Bobby Boman on March 6, 2025. Bobby started working at American Airlines in 1953 and retired in 2003 from the position of Material Logistics Specialist – Crew Chief. Please keep the Boman family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were…

The Passing of Retired Brother Michael B. Cox

We share with you in great sorrow the passing of retired Brother Michael B. Cox on March 6th, 2025. Michael started working with us here at American Airlines in 1968 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician – Crew Chief in 2005. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones.…

The Passing of Retired Brother Robert Schirmer

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Robert Schirmer on January 28th, 2025. Robert started working at American Airlines in 1969 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician, Inspector in 1996. Please keep the Schirmer family in your thoughts and prayers.  

The Passing of Brother Terry Lesperance Jr.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Brother Terry Lesperance Jr., who passed away in on March 8th 2025. Terry started working with us here at American Airlines in 1996 as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and progressed into the position of Technical Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician. Terry also…