REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan

[Christopher Barber]

With all due respect of all the great staff/family at Velocity, Inc, I will
never be able to adequately express my appreciation to and for Brendan.  His
ability to explain, instruct and reassure in a helpful and friendly manner
will be a key factor when I complete my project.  The fact that I knew he
must have explained the exact information scores of time to scores of other
builder with complete patience was unequalled.

He was/is so good that I never really have to call and get clarification
anymore (well, I don't mean I won't call, just that his direction and focus
has aided in my building confidence that I now enjoy passing on to others).

I was so scared the first time I cut into my "slow build" kit, Brendan
walked me through the process and now I feel I could build dang near
anything with composite technique.......hmmm, maybe a late 50's Corvette
<g>.

He always made me feel that I was not a burden or stupid and that he
remembered me (maybe not a good thing...and I kinda dread to know the
nickname he ascribed to me....as, from what I understand, all we fellow
builders have one with the factory guys :-O  ).

Even though I don't need to call much anymore I will deeply miss knowing
Brendan was at the factory "watching my back".  I hope for the best for him
as we must all grow and move on, but it is a loss to our building/flying
community.

All I can really say is; Brendan, THANKS.

All the best,

Chris Barber
www.LoneStarVelocity.com
Houston, Texas

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
Behalf Of Gary T. Ciampa
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 10:03 PM
To: reflector at tvbf.org
Subject: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan



I wanted to say that I sincerely appreciate the advice and assistance of
Brendan while he was at Velocity Inc. On many occasions I've chatted and
exchanged emails with him and his recommendations and advice were
gratefully appreciated.

Brendan, good luck in your new phase of life......warm regards!

Gary T. Ciampa
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