He was a great f ing dude. We met at IFS, he shuttled me around since I didn’t drive up. Got to meet up with him a few years later when he was going through pit. 

 

To him. 🍺🍺

Edited November 15, 20187 yr by viper154

Ugh. This is such bullshit. One year later nearly to the day. We've buried too many good dudes here lately.

This is the guy that immediately popped in my mind when I sat here and read about the "toxic" climate at the 87th. Trojan was one of those dudes that had it figured out, as a FAIP, more so than some dudes twice his age ever will. The balance he struck between instructor and bro was absolutely perfect. Flying with him was like going up with friend, right up until you f'ed something up and then he set you straight. I trusted the dude implicitly in the jet, his professionalism was beyond reproach. He was one of those guys you met and knew "Yeah man, this guy is going somewhere."

Sorry I over-g'd it on you Graz. I hope you're teaching Stuck how to fly better Tac Form up there.

Him him. 🍺

Edited November 15, 20187 yr by gohornsgo

11 minutes ago, gohornsgo said:

Ugh. This is such bullshit. One year later nearly to the day. We've buried too many good dudes here lately.

This is the guy that immediately popped in my mind when I sat here and read about the "toxic" climate at the 87th. Trojan was one of those dudes that had it figured out, as a FAIP, more so than some dudes twice his age ever will. The balance he struck between instructor and bro was absolutely perfect. Flying with him was like going up with friend, right up until you f'ed something up and then he set you straight. I trusted the dude implicitly in the jet, his professionalism was beyond reproach. He was one of those guys you met and knew "Yeah man, this guy is going somewhere."

Sorry I over-g'd it on you Graz. I hope you're teaching Stuck how to fly better Tac Form up there.

Him him. 🍺

He had it figured out and was waiting to head to IFF and then B course.  

 

You weren't the only one to over G on his watch. Either.

So sobering. This one is going to be a tough read. Prayers up for his family and the Bulls.


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Trojan was the kind of dude where you slowly and without noticing start picking up his way of talking...."yo dude thats DOPE!"

This is a huge loss.

Incredibly rough. Dude was one of the IPs I trusted the most. We had a lot of heart to hearts throughout training and like homeboy said up there, he struck that balance perfectly. Huge loss for the Air Force and anyone that knew him. 

 

Him him 🍺

A guy worth emulating in so many ways. What a terrible loss...

Him him 

It sucks, morn him, miss him and unfortunately realize there will be more.

Words fail me when I try to describe how good of a dude he was. There are few people I can think of both in and out of the Air Force that I’ve met that have zero character flaws personally and professionally. Even I would scoff a statement like that, but he was definitely one of them. I just can’t believe it. Anyone who got the chance to fly with him is a better aviator for it. Cheers, Graz 🍺. I’ll miss you brotha.

Shocked and saddened to hear the news. Graz was a student of mine briefly in T6s. Outstanding pilot and great guy. I will always remember his ready smile and quick laugh. A toast.🍺

Any releasable words on how the other instructor is doing?

48 minutes ago, HuggyU2 said:

Any releasable words on how the other instructor is doing?

Treated and released, if I am not mistaken.

He was released within a few hours.


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Any information yet on what exactly happened? Prayers for him and his family. 🍺

Edited November 17, 20187 yr by goodflightcowboy

4 minutes ago, goodflightcowboy said:

... what exactly happened?

Dude... really?  It's been 4 days.  🙄

I COULD give you the five drastically different stories I have heard in the 72 hours...but I’m not going to spread rumors and just wait for the SIB/AIB to do their jobs. Then we can discuss it more.


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Go Fund Me....

 

https://www.gofundme.com/johngraziano?fbclid=IwAR0i65Fpf5LNbJY8B4_5ak_4LRFCyclED1kLkzVDKgMa3tWh07HMKyuit3w

For Delta ATL folks, Graz will be met tomorrow by the Delta Honor Guard when he arrives (14:01) and departs (16:27).  Come by the ATL CPO if you'd like to be on the ramp to take part.

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/maryland-air-force-pilot-killed-in-crash/25118763