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stratobee

Joined: 28 Dec 2010
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Location: Los Angeles

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:06 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

Dear forumites.



It is with great sadness I inform you that our friend Moe Mills was involved in a horrible freak car accident at night in NM end of last week. He was in a head on car crash with some female delinquents escaping from the cops in a car that had the headlights turned off. Both the girls died and Moe is in critical condition.



I share the same mechanics since many years with Moe and it was they who told me. Most of this third hand information, so don't know too many details and don't know exactly what is correct. I ask his family for forgiveness if I get it wrong or for mentioning it here, but I know Moe was a good friend of many on this board. Suffice to say it has affected me personally as Moe was always such a great, vital and funny human being to be around. It was always a joy to see him. And at 70, he was fitter than I ever will be. 



He is off life support - but do not know if that means there's no more hope, or he's doing better. Hopefully the latter and only time will tell. If you're religious, I think it would be time to include him in your prayers. Hope Moe can pull through.



/Adam

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aero560e(at)GMAIL.COM
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:34 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

G'day Adam,



Thankyou for sharing this tragic news with us and our thoughts and prayers are immediately with Moe and hoping that he makes a full and speedy recovery.

Moe is one part of a very special family which will do whatever it can to assist him in future days and weeks.

Get better in leaps Moe!!

Cheers

Russell






On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 6:36 PM, stratobee <adam(at)adamfrisch.com (adam(at)adamfrisch.com)> wrote:

[quote]--> Commander-List message posted by: "stratobee" <adam(at)adamfrisch.com (adam(at)adamfrisch.com)>

 

 Dear forumites.

 

 It is with great sadness I inform you that our friend Moe Mills was involved in a horrible freak car accident ay night in NM end of last week. He was in a head on car crash with some female delinquents escaping from the cops in a car that had the headlights turned off. Both the girls died and Moe is in critical condition.

 

 I share the same mechanics since many years with Moe and it was they who told me. Most of this third hand information, so don't know too many details and don't know exactly what is correct. I ask his family for forgiveness if I get it wrong or for mentioning it here, but I know Moe was a good friend of many on this board. Suffice to say it has affected me personally as Moe was always such a great, vital and funny human being to be around. It was always a joy to see him. And at 70, he was fitter than I ever will be.

 

 He is off life support - but do not know if that means there's no more hope, or he's doing better. Hopefully the latter and time will tell. If you're religious, I think it would be time to include him in your prayers. Hope Moe can pull through.

 

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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 3:08 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

Hello Adam,



This is really sad news.

He's most certainly going to be in our prayers.

Is there any way to find out how Moe is?



Barry



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Richard(at)flycorp.com.au
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:01 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

Hi All,

I contacted University Hospital where Moe was sent. They informed me that he

was discharged on 22nd. I am trying to get in contact with him. Buddy is

also on the trail.

Cheers,

Richard



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commanderpic

Joined: 20 Jun 2013
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:04 am Post subject: Re: Moe Mills.

http://www.koat.com/news/fatal-crash-closes-stretch-of-us-550/30308350

dfalik(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:11 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

All,

I had the opportunity to meet Moe when we both took the course to fly the Atlantic several years ago.  Immediately one knew that he was a special person.  At the time he owned a company that made pistons for racing engines.  He was/is a very interesting person.  I haven't owned my twin commander for 3 years but still access and support this list  just to follow what Moe is doing.  My thoughts and prayers go out to a very special person and his family.

Don Falik

 

     On Wednesday, December 24, 2014  6:11 AM, Barry Collman <barry.collman(at)air-britain.co.uk> wrote:

  

  



 --> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" <barry.collman(at)air-britain.co.uk (barry.collman(at)air-britain.co.uk)>



Hello Adam,



This is really sad news.

He's most certainly going to be in our prayers.

Is there any way to find out how Moe is?



Barry



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deneals(at)deneals.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 8:57 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

From Ross Racing Pistons:



Jack 'Moe' Mills 1946-2014

Today, Ross Racing Pistons Lost One Of Its Founding Members, a man we all know and love, Jack 'MOE' Mills. Born in 1946, Moe went on to help create Ross Racing Pistons and will forever remain in our hearts. Moe had many friends in the automotive industry and we would love to hear any stories you may want to share to help celebrate the life of this wonderful man!



Deneal Schilmeister 

Sent from my iPhone 6+ !



On Dec 24, 2014, at 10:27 AM, "yourtcfg(at)aol.com (yourtcfg(at)aol.com)" <yourtcfg(at)aol.com (yourtcfg(at)aol.com)> wrote:

[quote]I woke up this morning to this horrible news.  I don't know where to begin, Sue and I will pray for him and his healing.  He is an amazing guy, mechanical genius and friend.  If anyone knows how to keep abreast of his condition, please let me know.  Thanks Adam for sharing.  Pray everyone, pray!

Sent from my HTC One on the Verizon Wireless 4G 

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suemetzger(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:07 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

Sadly Moe lost his life on the 22nd according to the Ross Racing Piston website.  I'm heartbroken and devastated by this news.  

   

  https://www.facebook.com/RossPistons

   

  Godspeed Moe.  

   

   

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stratobee

Joined: 28 Dec 2010
Posts: 159
Location: Los Angeles

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:18 am Post subject: Re: Moe Mills.

This is extremely sad.

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Bob.Steele(at)kzf.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:43 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

Commander Family  

   

I cannot begin to express the sadness of this.  My entire family loved Moe and we will truly, truly will miss him.  Their fondest memories of the commander fly-ins are the stories of Moe. The commander reunions will never be the same without the man in purple.  

   

Bob  

        

  

From: owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of suemetzger(at)aol.com

 Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:06 PM

 To: commander-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: Commander-List: Moe Mills.  

  

     

Sadly Moe lost his life on the 22nd according to the Ross Racing Piston website.  I'm heartbroken and devastated by this news.    

    

   

    

https://www.facebook.com/RossPistons  

    

   

    

Godspeed Moe.    

    

   

    

   

    

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 From: Richard Thompson <Richard(at)flycorp.com.au>

 To: commander-list <commander-list(at)matronics.com>

 Sent: Wed, Dec 24, 2014 5:02 am

 Subject: RE: Moe Mills.  [quote]--> Commander-List message posted by: "Richard Thompson" <Richard(at)flycorp.com.au (Richard(at)flycorp.com.au)> Hi All,I contacted University Hospital where Moe was sent. They informed me that hewas discharged on 22nd. I am trying to get in contact with him. Buddy isalso on the trail.Cheers,Richard --

John Vormbaum

Joined: 21 Aug 2006
Posts: 273
Location: SF Bay Area, CA

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:54 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

Moe was one of my earliest & favorite Commander friends. Morris, Jimbob and Moe are the three people who made the Commander world my second family. No fly-in would be complete without Moe’s presence, and his uncanny ability to win the Golden Pedal award. I will miss him, and I know his absence will be felt at every fly-in. I am, however, richer for having known him and will remember fondly the fly-ins, dinners, tours, and flights in N680RR.

 

/J 

 

From: owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steele, Bob

Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 9:43 AM

To: commander-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: RE: Moe Mills.

 

Commander Family

 

I cannot begin to express the sadness of this.  My entire family loved Moe and we will truly, truly will miss him.  Their fondest memories of the commander fly-ins are the stories of Moe. The commander reunions will never be the same without the man in purple.

 

Bob

From: owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of suemetzger(at)aol.com (suemetzger(at)aol.com)

Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:06 PM

To: commander-list(at)matronics.com (commander-list(at)matronics.com)

Subject: Re: Moe Mills.



 

Sadly Moe lost his life on the 22nd according to the Ross Racing Piston website.  I'm heartbroken and devastated by this news.  



 



https://www.facebook.com/RossPistons



 



Godspeed Moe.  



 



 



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Richard(at)flycorp.com.au
Guest

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:25 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

Hi All,

Went to sleep having spoken to the hospital feeling full of hope. Awoke this morning to news from Buddy that the hospital had mislead us.

Jacqui and I are devastated. Moe was a true friend. He made the effort to come to OZ for my 50th. I spend a few weeks with him in August at his home and a trip to Sturgis. A caring and generous man that I spent hours with talking and just enjoying life.

RIP Mate Iâ€™ll miss you. We will all miss you.

 

Rich & Jax

 

From: owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of yourtcfg(at)aol.com

Sent: Thursday, 25 December 2014 3:27 AM

To: commander-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Moe Mills.

 

I woke up this morning to this horrible news.  I don't know where to begin, Sue and I will pray for him and his healing.  He is an amazing guy, mechanical genius and friend.  If anyone knows how to keep abreast of his condition, please let me know.  Thanks Adam for sharing.  Pray everyone, pray!



 



Sent from my HTC One on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network



 

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From: "Donald Falik" <dfalik(at)sbcglobal.net (dfalik(at)sbcglobal.net)>

To: "commander-list(at)matronics.com (commander-list(at)matronics.com)" <commander-list(at)matronics.com (commander-list(at)matronics.com)>

Subject: Moe Mills.

Date: Wed, Dec 24, 2014 5:10 AM

 

All,



 



I had the opportunity to meet Moe when we both took the course to fly the Atlantic several years ago.  Immediately one knew that he was a special person.  At the time he owned a company that made pistons for racing engines.  He was/is a very interesting person.  I haven't owned my twin commander for 3 years but still access and support this list just to follow what Moe is doing.  My thoughts and prayers go out to a very special person and his family.



 



Don Falik



 



On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 6:11 AM, Barry Collman <barry.collman(at)air-britain.co.uk (barry.collman(at)air-britain.co.uk)> wrote:



 

--> Commander-List message posted by: "Barry Collman" <barry.collman(at)air-britain.co.uk (barry.collman(at)air-britain.co.uk)>



Hello Adam,



This is really sad news.

He's most certainly going to be in our prayers.

Is there any way to find out how Moe is?



Barry



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aero560e(at)GMAIL.COM
Guest

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 2:18 pm Post subject: Moe Mills.

This intensely sad news leaves a cold and empty hole in Commanderland - I cannot find words this morning to adequately pay tribute to Moe; his generosity, his un-ending willingness to help, his truly genuine persona, his good humour and his preference to always 'go that one step further'...I will truly miss the conversations and insane stories that we have shared as fellow slumlords...

Make a rich start in the next life my friend...

Russell in Oz

On Thu, Dec 25, 2014 at 3:24 AM, John Vormbaum <john(at)vormbaum.com (john(at)vormbaum.com)> wrote:

[quote]

Moe was one of my earliest & favorite Commander friends. Morris, Jimbob and Moe are the three people who made the Commander world my second family. No fly-in would be complete without Moeâ€™s presence, and his uncanny ability to win the Golden Pedal award. I will miss him, and I know his absence will be felt at every fly-in. I am, however, richer for having known him and will remember fondly the fly-ins, dinners, tours, and flights in N680RR.

Â 

/J 

Â 

From: owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Steele, Bob

Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 9:43 AM

To: commander-list(at)matronics.com (commander-list(at)matronics.com)

Subject: RE: Moe Mills.



Â 

Commander Family

Â 

I cannot begin to express the sadness of this.Â  My entire family loved Moe and we will truly, truly will miss him.Â  Their fondest memories of the commander fly-ins are the stories of Moe. The commander reunions will never be the same without the man in purple.

Â 

Bob

From: owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of suemetzger(at)aol.com (suemetzger(at)aol.com)

Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:06 PM

To: commander-list(at)matronics.com (commander-list(at)matronics.com)

Subject: Re: Moe Mills.



Â 

Sadly Moe lost his life on the 22nd according to the Ross Racing Piston website.Â  I'm heartbroken and devastated by this news.Â  



Â 



https://www.facebook.com/RossPistons



Â 



Godspeed Moe.Â  



Â 



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wingflyer1(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 7:02 pm Post subject: Moe Mills.

The first time I met Moe I liked him instantly and enjoyed his company . My prayers are offered for. Moe and his family . Gil Walker



Sent from my iPhone



On Dec 24, 2014, at 4:17 PM, Russell Legg <aero560e(at)GMAIL.COM (aero560e(at)GMAIL.COM)> wrote:

[quote]This intensely sad news leaves a cold and empty hole in Commanderland - I cannot find words this morning to adequately pay tribute to Moe; his generosity, his un-ending willingness to help, his truly genuine persona, his good humour and his preference to always 'go that one step further'...I will truly miss the conversations and insane stories that we have shared as fellow slumlords...

Make a rich start in the next life my friend...

Russell in Oz

On Thu, Dec 25, 2014 at 3:24 AM, John Vormbaum <john(at)vormbaum.com (john(at)vormbaum.com)> wrote:

[quote]

Moe was one of my earliest & favorite Commander friends. Morris, Jimbob and Moe are the three people who made the Commander world my second family. No fly-in would be complete without Moeâ€™s presence, and his uncanny ability to win the Golden Pedal award. I will miss him, and I know his absence will be felt at every fly-in. I am, however, richer for having known him and will remember fondly the fly-ins, dinners, tours, and flights in N680RR.

 

/J 

 

From: owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Steele, Bob

Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 9:43 AM

To: commander-list(at)matronics.com (commander-list(at)matronics.com)

Subject: RE: Moe Mills.



 

Commander Family

 

I cannot begin to express the sadness of this.  My entire family loved Moe and we will truly, truly will miss him.  Their fondest memories of the commander fly-ins are the stories of Moe. The commander reunions will never be the same without the man in purple.

 

Bob

From: owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-commander-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of suemetzger(at)aol.com (suemetzger(at)aol.com)

Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:06 PM

To: commander-list(at)matronics.com (commander-list(at)matronics.com)

Subject: Re: Moe Mills.



 

Sadly Moe lost his life on the 22nd according to the Ross Racing Piston website.  I'm heartbroken and devastated by this news.  



 



https://www.facebook.com/RossPistons



 



Godspeed Moe.  



 



 



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wjrhamilton(at)optusnet.c
Guest

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 10:30 pm Post subject: Moe Mills.

Folks,

A sad loss.

I only made Moe's acquaintance once, and it was about comp. pistons, not aeroplanes, in that one (not so - several ales were consumed) brief meeting, it was obvious he was one of life's characters.

May he rest in peace.

Sincerely,

Bill Hamilton 

[quote]

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Peter Bichier

Joined: 25 Aug 2008
Posts: 103
Location: Toledo, Ohio

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 3:34 am Post subject: Moe Mills.

It is no coincidence that in Moe's last presence in this forum, he was asking if we were going to combine our meeting with the Twin Commander group in Savanna for the next fly-in. He was truly a pillar in this Commander Family, fully dedicated and would completely put his thought, knowledge and charm to the cause. 



He was a very unique individual, with a great sense of humor and an unbelievable presence. As some of the Commanders people who make it to these fly-in, we are globe trotters and Moe is one of those character who would stick out wherever you put him in this planet. He is one of those people that you don't really realize how much you appreciate until the moment you find out that only memories will linger in your heart and soul.



I had a blast with him from the very first day I met him in Oklahoma in 2008. We had a wild night at the Wormy Dog Saloon (thanks to Dan & Teresa); slowly every one left except both of us and the conversations about Aero Commanders and life experiences gushed out with laughter and seriousness. We got lost trying to come back to the hotel and ended up in a really sketchy part of town... (sounds familiar?)



For some reason I feel like I have known him all my life. I have a knot in my throat I cannot really fathom yet. Indeed it will never be the same without Moe but I am also looking forward to our next meeting and share with you all my dear moments with him in a desperate failing attempt to heal such a deep wound. 



I had forgotten about the photos from our last meeting, I guess it is time:



https://picasaweb.google.com/YVABE560/TCFGCO14select?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCO6r4OD_8YjjPA&feat=directlink



Fly hi Amigo, hopefully we'll meet again.

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Hfpayne

Joined: 27 Dec 2014
Posts: 1

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Moe Mills.

I met Moe at the Twin Commander University held at the EAA head quarters in Oshkosh Wisconsin.I came into a meeting room for one of our seminars and took an empty seat. I looked to my left and saw this gentleman with shoulder length hair,dressed in a cowboy out fit complete with a leather vest and really neat snake skin boots. (blue?).He was talking to a mature,clean cut ,gentleman. I could heard some of their conversation and it sounded to me like they were discussing the deck clearance of the  pistons in some airplane engine. I had an amateur back ground in drag racing and recognized the lingo.At some point when one of them stopped talking. I asked if that was in-fact the topic. Moe confirmed that it was. I asked him how he knew about this stuff and he informed me he was involved with a company that made racing pistons. I asked who bought them and he said most of the people in the Indy 500. I asked who the other knowledgeable guy was and he replied Dick Macoon AKA Mr RPM and holds more STC's and inventions for Commanders than any one else.

I became friends with both of them. Moe and I walked the EAA museum together that evening. He read each description  on each plane in its entirety and added in depth details of his own. A truely amazing man.

I regret *I never hooked up with him for a ride in his great airplane. The economic down turn has kept me away from the most recent get togethers. I have hopes for Savannah. He will be greatly missed.

Howard Payne 680V N677KA Restoration Project  pending $$$$$

4MD8  Ijamsville Md     240 674 6157

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stratobee

Joined: 28 Dec 2010
Posts: 159
Location: Los Angeles

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Moe Mills.

Moe's 680FP is now for sale on TAP. I know for a fact it's been very well maintained by Security Aviation at Hawthorne.



http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1963/Commander/680FP/2087018.html

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