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A little FYI, Fellow sign painter/chopper pilot Russ Mowry of New Jersey just had a life awakening experience yesterday when the chopper he was piloting malfunctioned and crashed while flying for NBC news. Ironically as the chopper was spinning and crashing out of control, An ABC news helicopter filmed the crash. The video of this crash is unbelievable. The fact that everyone came out with minor injuries is truly remarkable. Russ, you must have 9 lives! Mike Auto Graphix
-------------------- Mike Auto Graphix New Jersey graphix@nac.net Posts: 32 | From: Butler New Jersey | Registered: Oct 2003
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Very glad to hear everyone is OK. Russ's work in the Mega Art collection is very impressive. I'm glad to hear that he is an accomplished helicopter pilot. It sounds like he made a successful autorotation landing. That is truly the sign of a gifted professional pilot, saving the lives of his passengers.
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I saw the photos in the NY Times - holy crap! - Russ sure must have his Letterhead Guardian Angels up there watching out for him.
-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
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Watching the clip on the news this morning was a real hair raiser. He is a tough nut and I completely agree with Joe and Santos, there's no saying how many lives he saved by keeping his cool.
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Is Russ OK? Has anyone heard from him? He is such a beautiful person. Thank God we still have Russ with us. He must have 9 lives! Love...Jill
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I was invited to Russ' 60th birthday party just weeks ago and his daughter had a beautiful display of his life as a marine helicopter pilot and race car and motorcycle driver plus all the art he has produced both in the service and out. I am very lucky to be one of his friends, he stops in our shop while waiting for his next news trip. He has an unbelievable amount of talent and is a great guy in many ways.
-------------------- Bill Riedel Riedel Sign Co., Inc. 15 Warren Street Little Ferry, N.J. 07643 billsr@riedelsignco.com Posts: 2953 | From: Little Ferry, New Jersey, USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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I met Russ briefly in Quebec and I agree with Jill. He's one cool dude! Has anyone heard how he is today? Does anyone have an address that we could send him best wishes?
Suelynn
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Suelynn Sedor Sedor Signs Carnduff, SK Canada Posts: 2863 | From: Carnduff, SK Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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If you have never seen any of Russ's work, there is a sample in the current SignCraft magazine (May/June)on page 102.....Nice! Way to go in both your occupations Russ! God Bless.
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Russ' work is amazing...I have this piece hanging in one of my bathrooms. The inside is even cooler. He inserted a mirror in the middle and not only lettered that but the entire rim as well. I'll try and get a picture of it later. Does anyone have his current mailing address to send a card? I believe the address I have is an older one.
-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” AA Milne Posts: 3722 | From: Folsom, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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There is an interview with him in the paper today talking of the incident. From the article it sounds like his spirits are good, even talked about flying again.
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“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” AA Milne Posts: 3722 | From: Folsom, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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The first time I was in the USA was in 1989.. I looked up the yellow pages and found a local Signwritng company called Pro-Sign. I wrote to the Proprietor a certain Mr Mowry to ask if I could come down to visit him at his shop to see his work etc..He replied instantly telling me to stop by anytime. Ever since that day I have been fascinated by this business and by Russ Mowrys work. I am glad you are safe and sound bud and I hope to meet up with you again sometime. Thanks again.
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Russ is OK! And He's home allready ! If you know Russ you know he doen't wait well, like I should talk, My wife Judy Called To see how he was and Russ answered ! He wanted to go out for Clams, as we do every couple of weeks. He will be interviewed tomorrow morning on Katie K. good morning america at 7:00 am EST. Thank GOD he and the others are OK . AND NO! RUSS I'M NOT GOING FOR A RIDE!!!AJ
-------------------- Alan Johnson Alan Johnson Grafix Blairstown, NJ 07825 [URL=http://www.alanjohnsongrafix.com] Posts: 261 | From: Blairstown, NJ | Registered: Dec 2001
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...And there Russ was on the NBC national news this morning being interviewed by Matt Laurer ! ! ! They ran the crash footage over and over, Too cool!
...Our man had a cast on his foot, and his head freshly shaved and buffed too.
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I finally got to see the re-run on our NBC channel. Talk about grace under fire. Russ, I'm SO glad you came out OK. Love...Jill
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He is a tough nut and I completely agree with Joe and Santos, there's no saying how many lives he saved by keeping his cool.
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