Pete Vinton

April 25, 2011 - OFF

This morning I found out that a very great man was killed in a plane crash over the weekend.  I don't have pictures of him, but I have memories.

Pete was an amazing client, but I would have considered him a great friend. 

The day I met Pete he shook my hand so hard it hurt for a few hours.  The ladies at work and I laughed about it, because most of the time when a guys goes to shake a woman's hand it's that soft finger shake that drives me crazy.  So this was a nice change for once.

He offered to take me flying.  Our schedules never matched up but he called me monthly or shot me an email to tell me where he was off too next.  Just a few weeks ago he said he would come and visit me when he got back from his trip to Tokyo, and he was hoping he didnt come back glowing. 

Pete Vinton was an amazing pilot.  He flew all the time, and we talked about all the things he would do in the Navy and to all the trainees.  He said he would take me up and we would fly to Ft. Collins to have lunch and he would do a barrel roll if I could stomach it.  I was all about it. I would come to his Pancake breakfast so he could show me all the cool planes and the amazing field where pilots could come and go like a drive down the road and park their planes in the garages / hangers attached to their homes.  He was so proud of this project.

He would even go up to Montana to calf drive, and offered to take me so I could take pictures.  He was an amazing man.  I miss him dearly because he would always make me laugh.  I am truly grateful that I got to know him.



There have been so many people I have known that have gone this year.  It has taken its toll, but I am so thankful for an amazing set of friends and family for my support system to help me grieve.   I love all of you and thank you so much for everything.  I am so lucky!!!!!!!