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    Default Balloon crash near Richmond


    Hey guys... I'm a little shaken up right now... I just saw that a balloon had crashed near Richmond.... The pic they show is that of a good friend's balloon. In fact I took some of my lessons in it when I was training.

    No names or details are being released yet, but I know that balloon from having flown it and acting as crew for it for years.

    Somewhere on here I have a couple of videos involving the pilot and balloon. one a flight up in Warrenton and one a launch in Franklin.

    Please pray for those involved and their families.

    I'm reaching out to the ballooning community to see what i can find out....

    But i know that balloon...
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    I just got confirmation that it was my friend's balloon... but still no official word on who was flying.
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    Sorry to hear that. Praying for those involved. Saw that happen in Baton Rouge once.
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    Prayers sent, saw something about it on yahoo.news.
    Here's a link to what they are reporting.
    http://news.yahoo.com/1-body-recover...125742524.html
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    Unofficial news from another balloon pilot friend is that My friend was the pilot.
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    Thoughts & prayers go out to them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chasing Ghosts View Post
    Unofficial news from another balloon pilot friend is that My friend was the pilot.
    Very sorry to hear that, may God rest his soul, continued prayers.
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    According to news sources my friend's body was one of the 2 recovered. Friends tell me his daughter is tore up, but maintaining.
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    prayers sent

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    Sorry to hear about Your friend. That is terrible.CF
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