Ivor Durham
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Ivor Durham
Another year has passed since the death of Ivor and Sam. Still think of them both all the time. Still got Ivor's number in my phone.
Hand in Pants, I'm thinking, my god, that IS huge!!!!!!!!
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Re: Ivor Durham
A half strength flat white with skim milk, to Ivor
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You were a wonderful teacher, boss, leader and friend.
Other bosses give orders, you gave us direction. Other bosses give targets, you gave us a vision. Other bosses lead by authority, you have always led us by respect. You groomed us to be sound professionals, a humble person that honour individual’s differences, a gentleman, and which made working with you a memorable experience.
Success and failure are a part and parcel of everyday work life’s highs and lows, but the memories of working with an inspirational boss like you will never go. You were always … more of a friend, less of a colleague, more of a leader, less of a boss. Farewell.
Other bosses give orders, you gave us direction. Other bosses give targets, you gave us a vision. Other bosses lead by authority, you have always led us by respect. You groomed us to be sound professionals, a humble person that honour individual’s differences, a gentleman, and which made working with you a memorable experience.
Success and failure are a part and parcel of everyday work life’s highs and lows, but the memories of working with an inspirational boss like you will never go. You were always … more of a friend, less of a colleague, more of a leader, less of a boss. Farewell.
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Still got his number in my phone, will always have it in case he wants to catch up.
Always good fun to be around. Always a good operator.
The industry is a lesser place without him.
Always good fun to be around. Always a good operator.
The industry is a lesser place without him.
Hand in Pants, I'm thinking, my god, that IS huge!!!!!!!!
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Shaun Dickson wrote:Success and failure are a part and parcel of everyday work life’s highs and lows, but the memories of working with an inspirational boss like you will never go. You were always … more of a friend, less of a colleague, more of a leader, less of a boss. Farewell.
What a wonderful tribute! If only there were more 'bosses' like this.
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Yes lovely tributes, I was fortunate to be 1500' closer to Ivor and Sam today and ironically my crewie was Davo who survived the accident. We took a moment to remember them on such a beautiful day. Always remembered never forgotten.....
"You can watch things happen, you can make things happen or you can wonder what happened"
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Eight years ago today. Life has gone on but I still miss dropping in to the heliport to catch up with a good friend.
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A true gentleman in every sense of the word.
Miss his smiling ways gentle humour.
Eight years. s#!t.
Miss his smiling ways gentle humour.
Eight years. s#!t.
Hand in Pants, I'm thinking, my god, that IS huge!!!!!!!!
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- Izzy Fullashat
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12 years on still remembered, never forgotten! Great instructor.
OHH!!! CRAP I still cant come up with a catchy saying!!!!!!!
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I did a bit with Ivor quite few years ago now, and left his establishment knowing it was money very well spent with the training and knowledge he passed on. A humble, very experienced pilot and true gentleman of the industry.
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Did my night rating with Ivor many moons ago. Absolute gentleman to the core.
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Sadly, both Ivor and Terry (Hand in pants) are no longer with us. Both gents had a substantial impact on a great many individuals.
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