REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher Barber" <CBarber at texasattorney.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 8:38 AM
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan


> 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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