“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 our beloved union brother, Roy Joe Elam, on January 19, 2026. Born on December 10, 1945, Roy dedicated his life to his family, friends, and career as a skilled tradesman. Roy’s legacy at American Airlines began in 1987, where he worked tirelessly for over…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Tim Gatzemeyer on January 16, 2026. After a distinguished career at American Airlines, spanning over 18 years as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, Tim retired in 2006. Tim will be deeply missed by all who knew him, particularly those who worked alongside…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Willie Yarbrough, who departed this life on January 9th, 2026. Brother Yarbrough was a dedicated member of our Union family and a loyal employee of American Airlines, serving our company with distinction from 1968 until his retirement in 1996 as an…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Freddie Rentie, a dedicated member of our Union family, on January 12th, 2026. Brother Rentie began his career with American Airlines in 1998 as a Building Cleaner, before transitioning to the role of Stock Clerk in 1999, a position he proudly held…
RIP Brother Keith Poage (January 8th, 2026) Our union family is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved retired brother, Keith Poage. Keith spent over 27 years serving American Airlines, dedicating himself to his work as a Mechanic Overhaul, Machinist. Keith began his career with American Airlines in 1991 and went on to retire…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Billie Raymond Stout, who departed this life on December 11, 2025, at the age of 83. Brother Stout dedicated his career to American Airlines, joining our team in 1967 and serving with distinction for over 37 years. At the time of…
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear Brother, Kenneth McCreedy, who left us on January 2, 2026 at the age of 87. Kenneth began his journey with the airline in 1966 and served faithfully for 31 years. He retired in 1997 as a Mechanic Overhaul, Bench Avionics, where his skill, dedication, and teamwork were an inspiration to all who…
We are saddened to share that our brother and colleague, Stephen Gifford, passed away on January 4, 2026. About Stephen Stephen’s commitment to safety, teamwork, and his steadfast professionalism made him a valued member of our union family and a friend to many of us. Thank you, Stephen, for your years of service, your gentle humor, and…
Our hearts are heavy with sadness as we announce the passing of Charles Hatley, on December 29th, 2025. Charles started his journey with American Airlines in 1996 as a Building Cleaner, and over the years, he worked his way up to become an Aviation Maintenance Technician. He held various positions within the company, including Aircraft…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, John Mahan, who left us on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 81. John served as an Aviation Maintenance Technician Inspector at American Airlines from 1967 until his retirement in 2006. His dedication to his work and his passion…