Condolences...

Andrew Marc Rossignol

A young flight instructor at ATP based in Stuart (SUA). His goal was to fly for the airlines, as his father did. Aged 21.

Stuart Brown

A young Jamaican flight instructor who desired to fly for Air Jamaica after getting his ratings. He moved to South Florida to work on his ratings. Aged 25.

Edson Jefferson

A Jamaican pilot based at North Perry Airport (HWO) south of Fort Lauderdale at Pelican Airways. He was performing instrument training. Aged 30.

Bryan Sax

A professional pilot from Aspen, Co., working on his multiengine rating with Rossignol, he was a national ski racing champion, bartender, restauranteur, and flight school co-owner. Aged 37.

Rather than judging their actions, as the media likes to do, I will do something different.

These men died valiantly doing what they loved. These men were pilots, through and through. And to not support them or their families in this tragedy is hurtful to them all who fly and share their love of flight. With folded wings, they sleep in death. But they will not be forgotten.

To the families of Andrew Marc Rossignol, Bryan Sax, Edson Jefferson, and Stuart Brown, I give my condolences as a fellow pilot. You are in my thoughts. Their lives will never be forgotten.

The NTSB is currently investigating the acccident.