DICK COTTINGHAM'S FUNERARY GUESTBOOK POSTED AT http://www.legacy.com/dfw/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=20348646 December 23, 2006 My deepest sympathies to Dick's family. Among his many talents and interests was his writing. For mang years his fellow writers club members enjoyed listening to him read his wonderfully entertaining, informative and well-written stories. He will be much missed by all of us who knew him for days or for decades. Naomi Scott (Hurst, TX ) December 23, 2006 I'm very sorry to hear of another Fine man, and Great Pilot, Gone West! I flew many times with Dick as his Co-pilot, after the Central/ Frontier merger. He was a Fine Man, with a great sense of humor and a pleasure to fly with. The things I learned from Dick I kept for the rest of my career. KO Kenneth O. Larason (Palmetto, FL ) December 22, 2006 I only got to know Dick for a couple of years at AYC but I will miss him. The Weds. lunches will be a little less humorous and we will all miss his keen wit and stories. Pat and Sharon Hollabaugh (Arlington, TX ) December 21, 2006 Dick was a fine gentleman and aviator. I enjoyed flying and associating with him from Aug 61 'till he retired. Leo Canavan Leo Canavan (Spring) December 21, 2006 Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss - but what a legacy your mom and dad both leave with your families! They were wonderful folks. Ann Dominy Marsh (Dallas, TX ) December 20, 2006 We got to know Dick and Kay when we joined the Arlington Yacht Club in 1976. We will always remember Dick as a good friend with a quick wit and a great sense of humor. We had many interesting conversations with him about his experiences. We miss him. Lloyd and Sandi Dietert (Arlington, TX) December 19, 2006 I will always remember his quick wit and the sparkle in his eyes. He was always pleasant to visit with in the crew room at good ol' Frontier. Billy Walker (Phoenix, AZ ) December 19, 2006 We will miss Dick's tremendous sense of humor, quick wit and great smile. I alway enjoyed talking to him and sometimes kidding him. We wish him "fair winds and a following sea" Ken and Marilyn McClanahan (Arlington, TX ) December 19, 2006 Dick, you were a fine gentleman and great aviator. We will miss you. We are happy for you that you and your wife are now re-united. Denny Finke (Sandy, UT ) December 19, 2006 Dick, You were a delight to know, and priviledge to fly with. You were one of the first pilots I met with Central, and I always treasured our friendship. Kenneth Vradenburg (Ft. Worth,, TX ) December 19, 2006 Dick was a person who we were proud to be associated with. He was always positive and had wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed. Bill and Rita Harbort (Arlington, TX ) December 19, 2006 Dick was a special man. Being an old Central Employee and ex-sailor we shared many stories. I have only fond memories of Dick. Jack Chambers (Little Rock, AR ) December 19, 2006 Sabre of Meadowbrook....that was a nickname that Dick inherited on the airline as a result of his skill and interest in the sport of fencing. That was but one of his many talents that included art, music, sailing and of course, aviation. He was a very good and interesting person and I am glad I had the opportunity to be his friend and co-worker for those many good years. Tailwinds and keep your sail trimmed, Dick. Frosty H.A. "Jack" Frost (Camdenton, MO ) December 19, 2006 WE have lost a good friend of 57 years. Our prayers and sympathies are with you. Jim and Mary Liddle (Arlington, TX ) December 19, 2006 Dick was a real joy to work and fly with. Hugh Thornton (Canton, TX ) December 19, 2006 Dick was 10 feet tall in my book. Few people knew that he was shot down 6 times, yet he climbed back into another TBM to serve his country. I was honored to be his co-pilot a long long time ago. Hugh Barron (Roswell, GA ) December 19, 2006 I loved flying with Dick. He always had such wit and a fun sense of humor. Karen Fox (Burleson, TX ) December 19, 2006 To Family of Dick Cottingham, With deepest sympathy. Dick was a fine gentleman and always great to visit. Ken Stewart An old CN/FL employee Kenneth Stewart (Fayetteville, AR ) December 19, 2006 The years God gave to Dick were good years, and he gave of himself with knowledge, instruction, and guidance to "puppy pilots" and brought us to Central's high standards. GOD BLESS Dick. Clyde Hart (Crossville, TN ) December 19, 2006 Dick will always be remembered at AYC. He had a keen sense of humor and always kept us laughing at the Wednesday lunch meetings at AYC. Ken and Mary Roberson (arlington, TX ) December 18, 2006 All of Dick's many friends at Central and the old Frontier Airlines extend our sympathies to his family and friends. Jake Lamkins (Fayetteville, AR )