RICH SCHWARTZ 1974 - 1986 PILOT DEN I flew with both Earle Morency and Rich Schwartz at the old Frontier. I fly with both now at JetBlue. In fact, I am in El Salvador on a trip with Earle now. I am sure they'll check in with you in a few days as both will enjoy getting the updates via our web site and your's and Ace's newsletter. -Billy Walker (1/11/05) Hired FL 7-74, flew last trip on 8-26-86. What's up? I am in France. -Rich Schwartz (1/12/05) Earle Morency informed me that former Frontier pilot, Rich Schwartz, is battling a tough brain cancer issue. Please keep Rich in your thoughts. After Frontier, Rich ended up retiring from US Airways before joining JetBlue Airways Aircraft Delivery Team along with Earle. We shared the flight deck on numerous flights to Toulouse, FR for new Airbus deliveries and El Salvador for the heavy maintenance flights. According to Earle, everything that can be done is being done at Duke University Hospital. Jocelyn might answer his cell phone: 704-277-7771 -Billy Walker (9/24/11) I want to let you know that we are approaching Rich's final days of life. At this point, he has lost most of his abilities to communicate with others and he is in his little world trying to say goodbye on his own way. I don't think he is coming back to me anymore. Fortunately, he is in no pain and he is being loved and cared with all we can give. According to the hospice's team and experience, he has a few days left and arrangements will be made to celebrate his life in White Plains, NY I'm so sorry to share these bad news but let's no forget that we are just dust in the air and the we all born to die. He lived and shared his life with great and positive energy and he will be remembered for the way he made us feel better about ourselves. -Jossy Schwartz (3/5/12) Rich and I along with 3 other FAL guys were in the same class when we went to work for Piedmont in 11/86 . He retired from USAirways after its last bankruptcy and then continued flying for Jet Blue and several other large aircraft operators until just a few months ago. His illness come on him hard and fast. I have been in touch with his wife, Jossy. The following is an email I received last night. I felt we should let Rich's Frontier Friends know. -Jim Currie (3/8/12) --------------------------------------------------------- Captain Richard Schwartz died at 66 on Wednesday March 7, 2012 at his home in Chapel Hill, NC. After a long lasting fight against a Brain Stem Tumor. He leaves his wife, Jossy Schwartz (31), and children Mike (31), Adam (28), and Pagui (9). A great fighter and an excellent pilot but most important yet an unique human being. He will be missed tremendously and honored with great passion for the rest of our times on Earth through our actions after the best example he gave us on how to live a giving and loving life. Services will be held in White Plains, NYC. Family and Friends are welcome to celebrate his life and achievements. Jossy Schwartz Do you or any other FLolks have a photo of Rich I can use when I build his memorial webpage at the FL website? -Jake Lamkins (3/8/12) Here is a good one with a real smile on his face taken in San Salvador departing for a flight to JFK. -Mitchell Sine (3/8/12) Dear Jossy, It is with heartfelt condolences that I write you and Paugi. The news of Ritch's having "Gone West," as we pilots refer to that last flight, has left me remembering so many good times with him over the years. You may remember me from SAL when I was there with JetBlue. I was involved with bringing Rich and Earle to JetBlue and checked both out on the A-320. We flew many times over the years from our days together at Frontier and, later, with JetBlue. We were neighbors for a while back in the old Frontier Airlines days, in the mountains SW of Denver. I have never known a better man. Rich's value system was of personal importance to him and appreciated by all of us fortunate to have called him our friend, our colleague. Knowing he is beyond the earthly sufferings helps some, but it can't take the sting of the loss from our hearts. I know it must be magnified greatly for you and your son for Rich was special and in special ways. Rich has left us many wonderful memories and some have just made me smile thru my tears of realizing he's gone from us for now. I remember him telling me of his Navy trips to El Salvador before his airline career which was varied and fascinating. I remember many great stories of old airplanes and destinations. I hope to fly with him again someday where there is always smooth air, warm-soft tailwinds, and bright stars to steer by. My heartfelt best wishes to you and Paugi. -Billy Walker (3/9/12) R H SCHWARTZ Pilot seniority date of 7/1/74, per the 9/1/86 FL/ALPA Seniority List. -Jake Lamkins (3/10/12) Posted at FLacebook and the FL Club: Pilot Rich Schwartz' memorial webpage is posted. http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Rich_Schwartz.html Still need an obituary. Post your remembrances of Rich. -Jake Lamkins (3/13/12)