On Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 9:18:41 PM UTC-4, FZ wrote:
Our dear friend Dick Padgett passed away last night, June 22. Dick was a war hero as a B-17 pilot in WWII, and in civilian life loved to fly, teach and tow. He represented many of the great things we love about aviation - professionalism, joy, sharing, teaching and making everyone feel that they could be part of a great adventure. Dick loved Wurtsboro Airport, and Wurtsboro Airport loved him. He will be sorely missed.

A "grumpy old guy" with a heart of gold. He loved us and we loved him.
Wishing you blue skies and tailwinds my friend.
UH