“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 Brother Ronald Clark on March 2, 2026. Ron joined American Airlines in 1986 and spent his entire career working in Avionics, where he earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues. We extend our deepest condolences to the Clark family during this difficult time.…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother James Harry Shepperd, who passed away on March 3rd, 2026. Brother Shepperd began his career with American Airlines in 1973, working as a Fleet Service Crew Chief. When Tulsa’s Fleet Service was consolidated, he relocated to DFW, where he eventually retired in…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Pete Myers on March 4th, 2026. Pete dedicated over 20 years of service to American Airlines, starting in 1990 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician where he served with distinction until his retirement in 2012. Our thoughts and condolences are with Pete’s family,…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired brother Rod Rhine on February 24th, 2026. Rod dedicated over 36 years of service to American Airlines, joining our team in 1978 and later taking on a leadership role as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic in 1992. He continued to serve in management until…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roylene Loretta Pennington on July 9th, 2025. Roylene dedicated 15 years of her career to American Airlines, starting as a Building Cleaner in 1990 and later taking on the role of Fleet Service Clerk in 1991. She retired in 2005. Our thoughts and prayers…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired brother Bobby Ray Phillips, who left us on February 18th, 2026. Born on September 11th, 1934, Bobby dedicated over 14 years of his life to American Airlines, joining our team in 1970 as a Machinist in the TEO building here in Tulsa. He…
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Thair Truesdale, on February 22, 2026. Brother Truesdale was a dedicated and respected member of our union family, serving as a Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician until his retirement in 2025. Born on January 15, 1958, Brother Truesdale began his career…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Brother James Brute, who left us on January 18th, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on August 11, 1928, Brother Brute dedicated his life to serving others, including his 30 years of service to American Airlines. Brother Brute began his career with…
It is with a sense of loss that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Lemuel Taylor, on January 6th, 2026. Brother Taylor began his dedicated service to American Airlines in 1977 and spent over two decades contributing to the success of our team. He proudly held the position of Inspector until his well-deserved…
It is with regret that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Brian Zinter, on February 5, 2026. Brian was a dedicated member of our American Airlines family, serving as an Aviation Maintenance Technician from 1985 until 1991, when he took on the role of Inspector – a position he held with distinction until…