Category: Passages

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

The Passing of Retired Brother Donald Michel

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Donald Michel on October 7, 2024. Donald started working with us here at American Airlines in 1988 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Mechanic – Machinist in 2006. Please keep the Michel family in your thoughts and prayers. Donald L…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jimmy Hale

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jimmy Hale on October 14th, 2024. Jimmy had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1966 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician – Inspector in 1996. As a Local 514 Member. Jimmy was a…

The Passing of Retired Brother Charlie Stewart

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Charlie Stewart on Friday October 11th, 2024. Charlie had started working here at American Airlines in 1989 and retired in 2020 from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Stewart family in your thoughts and prayers. Charlie…

The Passing of Retired Brother Warren Gale “Bunk” Varner

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Warren Gale “Bunk” Varner on September 25th, 2024. Warren had hired on with American Airlines in 1968 retired in 2008 from the position of Inspector. Please keep the Varner family in your thoughts and prayers.  No other details were…

The Passing of Retired Brother Billy Joe Bradshaw

It is with a deeply saddened heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Billy Joe Bradshaw on September 15, 2024. Billy Joe stated working here at American Airlines in 1973 and retired in 1996 from the position of Mechanic Overhaul, Machinist. Please keep the Bradshaw family in your thoughts and prayers.…

The Passing of Brother Tim Fluegge

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Tim Fluegge on September 28, 2024. Tim had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1997 as an Overhaul Support Mechanic. Please keep the Fluegge family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were made available at the time of…

The Passing of Retired Brother David Finkle

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Edward Finkle (Owasso, Oklahoma), who passed away on September 17, 2024, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. David started working with us here at American Airlines in 1985 and had retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician…

The Passing of Retired Brother Bobby Lollis

It is with heartfelt sadness that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Bobby Lollis on September 19th, 2024. Bobby had started working here at American Airlines in 1972 and retired from the position of Crew Chief Mechanic – Overhaul, Welder in 2006. Please keep the Lollis family in your thoughts and prayers.…

The Passing of Retired Brother Wayne Harvey

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Wayne Harvey on September 12th, 2024. Wayne had started working here at American Airlines in 1968 and retired from the position of Crew Chief, Overhaul Mechanic – Machinist in 1997. Please keep the Harvey family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for…

The Passing of Brother Alexandre Escobar

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Alexandre Escobar on September 15, 2024  Alex had started working with us here in Tulsa at American Airlines as an Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2023. Please keep the Escobar family in your thoughts and prayers. This Friday night, September 20, 2024, we will…