On Monday, April 6, 2015 at 1:50:26 PM UTC-6, Steve Hill wrote:
Soaring legend and Hall of Fame member George Applebay passed away this morning April 6th. George wouild have turned 90 years old on June 12th. A memorial service will be held at the US SW Soaring Museum 918 Historic Route 66 Moriarty, NM 87035 at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 11th.

Thanks Steve.

George was a truly remarkable person, who retained the wonder of discovery that is normally possessed in childhood and then lost by many, if not most.

And a solid drive and commitment necessary to achieve lofty goals... without the negative traits that normally are part and parcel.

All said, he was a very, very fine human being who thought and wished well of everyone. He did so much to promote soaring in its many manifestations.

I'll see you Saturday,

Gary Osoba