jmpmstr Posted September 8, 2018 Share #51 Posted September 8, 2018 Im sad and broken-hearted. Ive not known Garth as long as many of you but in the decade I have, he was always good and kind to me. Always stopped by to say hello and was a genuine good man. Quick with a joke he always made me laugh but sprinkled in good serious conversation. A true unsung hero has left us but lives in us. My prayers to his family as well as Bruce and Mike. Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted September 9, 2018 Share #52 Posted September 9, 2018 Good Morning, Hard for me to believe Garth has been gone a week already. His memorial service well be here in Memphis at 2:30 on Saturday, September 15. Here is Garth's obituary. https://www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com/obits/garth-thompson/ Semper Fi, Bruce Linz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFloyd Posted September 9, 2018 Share #53 Posted September 9, 2018 Always interesting; always helpful. RIP, Garth. Jeff Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted September 9, 2018 Share #54 Posted September 9, 2018 Garth's obituary: Garth Thompson, age 73, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 after a brief illness. Garth was an interesting character. Garth graduated from Joliet Catholic High School, Joliet, Illinois. After graduation he volunteered for the United States Marine Corps serving his country in Vietnam. During his thirteen month tour, Garth was wounded twice, awarded the Purple Heart with gold star and two Bronze Stars. After his discharge he attended the Finley College of Engineering in Kansas City, Missouri where he earned degrees in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Garth began his flying career after being accepted to and completing the Navy’s prestigious Aviation Officer Candidate School. He earned his Wings of Gold and ultimately flew as a United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue pilot. Garth flew missions throughout the Caribbean, primarily out of Coast Guard Station Miami, Florida. Garth transferred to the Coast Guard Reserves and began flying for Eastern Air Lines. His time at Eastern was spent in their Test Flight Department flying the Lockheed L-1011. Upon closure of Eastern Air Lines in 1991, Garth flew for several small airlines. Eventually he settled in Memphis, Tennessee and continued his career flying for Express Airlines I (Northwest Airlink) later to be called Pinnacle Airlines. Garth spent many years in a variety of roles at the airline: line pilot, check airman and APD. Due to his skills in the training department, he was among the initial cadre of airmen chosen to train on and fly the Bombardier CRJ 200 jet aircraft. One of his last contributions to the airline before retirement was to develop a Leadership Course for new captains. Anyone who attended this class will not forget it. For his entire career Garth was a proud member of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). He served his fellow pilots in various ALPA positions including Chairman of the Master Executive Council (MEC). He was an avid military history buff and collected military memorabilia for 60 years. His collection of U. S. Military Shoulder Patches is considered one of the finest in the United States. Garth leaves behind his loving wife KT, his cousin Lynne (Tom) Dorough and their family, several nieces and nephews, and his many friends. Gary B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bx Posted September 10, 2018 Share #55 Posted September 10, 2018 RIP Garth and condolences to the family. He was such a wealth of knowledge and always willing to share. He will be sadly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 14, 2018 Share #56 Posted September 14, 2018 Stunned by seeing this, Garth was a real heavy hitter on the Forum, he will be missed, My deepest sympathies go out to his family and his friends here on USMF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidercollector Posted September 18, 2018 Share #57 Posted September 18, 2018 Stunned to here this, Met garth a few times at the SOS. He will be truly missed . As a family man and collector. My condolences to him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted September 26, 2018 Share #58 Posted September 26, 2018 Sometimes I should pay more attention to what is going on! Wow, I am stunned that Garth is gone. I never met the guy personally, but we had some really good exchange of messages over the years. A VERY belated condolences to the family. You will be missed Mr. Thompson. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted September 27, 2018 Share #59 Posted September 27, 2018 Really hit home. Thank you for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted October 1, 2018 Share #60 Posted October 1, 2018 God Bless you, Garth! I always appreciated your advice and counsel when it came to this hobby. As for your service to our Nation, few others come close in both peace and war. Rest in Peace Marine! Strength and Honor De Oppresso Liber, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicjoy1945 Posted October 10, 2018 Share #61 Posted October 10, 2018 RIP Garth. I met Garth numerous times at shows and of course through conversation on the boards. Condolences to his friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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