Losing a great mechanic

[judypilot]

You all know how important a great A&P/IA is. We just lost a great one. Tom did the annuals (and other work) on my airplane for 14 years or so, before I moved to another airport with (another) great mechanic on site. He was a great guy, and let me work along with him. I learned SO much. RIP, Tom.

https://www.shortsfuneralchapel.com/obituary/Tom-Alexander

 

[RyanB]

Sorry for the loss, young too! Only 58?

 

[Bill]

Godspeed and tailwinds, Tom.

 

[steingar]

Yikes, the dude was the same age as me! RIP. Sorry for your loss, Judy. My mechanic is the same age as me. I sure hope he doesn't slough off the mortal coil.

 

[Kenny Phillips]

Sorry for the loss, young too! Only 58?

Wow, a relative youngster (just got my Medicare card in the male.)
Tailwinds ...

 

[judypilot]

Sorry for the loss, young too! Only 58?

Yeah. I don't know how he died. I have a sneaking suspicion it was Covid. There was no special reason I know of that he would end up in a Spokane hospital other than the northern Idaho hospitals are overfull with Covid patients. Also, he was pretty stout, which is a risk factor. I would not be surprised if I were told he viewed the vaccine with suspicion. But I don't really know. 58 is awful young. I'm going to his memorial service on Saturday, and if I learn more, will report.

 

[somorris]

Sorry for the loss of your mechanic and friend, Judy.

 

[judypilot]

Thanks. I wish everyone could have known him. He was one of those people who always made you smile.

 

[judypilot]

I'd forgotten that, in addition to being portly, Tom had asthma. He died of Covid. Get vaccinated, folks. He was in the hospital 3 weeks and they still couldn't save him. Such a wonderful guy. If you aren't vaccinated, please get vaccinated. You might still get sick, but it cuts your chance of dying by a factor of 10.