“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 sudden passing of our colleague, Mike Kelly, on October 10, 2025. Mike suffered a massive heart attack as he was entering the Composite Repair Center earlier this morning. Mike had been a dedicated member of the American Airlines team since 1988, serving our organization with distinction…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Victor Koenning, who left us on September 27, 2024. Brother Koenning dedicated an impressive 30 years of his life to American Airlines, joining our team in 1966 and retiring in 1996 as a Technical Crew Chief, Special Support. During his remarkable…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Leonard Cooper, who departed this life on September 27, 2025. Brother Cooper dedicated 24 years of service to American Airlines, joining our team in 1972 and retiring in 1996 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. His commitment and contributions to our organization…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Brother John Paul Blue, a dedicated and respected member of our American Airlines family. Brother Blue passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 26, 1944, John began his career with American Airlines in 1973 as an…
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brother Daniel Chasteen, age 72, who left this world on September 9, 2025. Daniel had a long and distinguished career with American Airlines, serving as an Overhaul Support Mechanic from 1997 until his retirement in 2016. Daniel touched the lives of countless individuals through his work and…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Wade Prentiss Jr., who left us on August 23, 2025. Brother Prentiss started his career with American Airlines in 1973 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. As he transitioned to retirement in 1996, Brother Prentiss remained a valued member of our local…
We are deeply saddened to share that our brother, Michael Kearney, passed away on September 16, 2025 at 28years old. Michael joined the American Airlines maintenance family in 2019 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and quickly became an integral part of our crew. His dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to safety earned him the respect and admiration…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Jim Blouch on September 9th, 2025. Jim dedicated his life and career to serving our union, American Airlines, and the community. He began his journey with us in 1985 as a Material Logistics Specialist, and after 31 years of service, he retired…
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Brother Bill Stookey (1945-2025), who passed away on August 17th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 80 years young at the time of his departure. Brother Stookey began his career with American Airlines in 1985 and dedicated over 20 years of service…
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear brother, David Kissee, on September 1, 2025. Born on November 27, 1962, David joined the American Airlines family in 1994 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. For over three decades, he brought unwavering dedication, meticulous skill, and a steady, friendly presence to every aircraft…