Category: Passages

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

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…

The Passing of Brother Donald Nance

With much sadness we share with you the passing of Brother Donald Nance on February 27th, 2025. Donald had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1997 as an Overhaul Support Mechanic. Please keep the Nance family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were made available at the time of this…

The Passing of Retired Brother Todd Wyrick

With a heavy heart, we share with you the passing of retired Brother Todd Wyrick on March 3rd, 2025. Todd started working with us here in 1993 and retired from the position Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2014 Please keep the Wyrick family in your thoughts and prayers. Todd Arthur Wyrick Sr. was born on January…

The Passing of Brother William “Dan” House

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Brother William Daniel House on February 23rd, 2025. Dan started working with us at American Airlines in 1987 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and served as a Crew Chief AMT from 2002 to 2009. Please keep the House family in your thoughts…

The Passing of Retired Brother Kirk Buckels

It is with great sorrow that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Kirk Buckels on February 8th, 2025. Kirk Started working with us here at American Airlines in 1988 and retired in 2021 from Aviation Maintenance Technician – Base, Composites position. Please keep the Buckels family in your thoughts and prayers. Kirk…

The Passing of Retired Brother Marcel Emil Polge

With a heavy heart, we share with you the passing of retired Brother Marcel Polge on February 11, 2025. Marcel started working at American Airlines in 1956 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and retired in 1989. Marcel’s son David Polge is a Union Brother here at the Tulsa Base. Please keep the Polge family in…

The Passing of Brother Travis Turner

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Travis Turner on February 11th, 2025. Travis started working here at American Airlines as a maintenance mechanic in facilities in 1991. Please keep the Turner family in your thoughts and prayers. Visitation for Mr. Turner will be held on Friday, February 21, from…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jerial Williamson

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Robert Jerial Williamson on February 8th, 2025 at the age of 100 years old. Robert started working with American Airlines in 1966 as a Machinist and retired in 1988. Please keep the Williamson family in your thoughts and prayers.…