Back on May 2nd, I made an emergency flight to Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho to say goodbye to my friend Dick Rutan, a highly decorated fighter pilot and the first man to fly around the world non-stop and un-refueled. With the occasional 15-minute catnap he flew for nine days straight. I spent an hour with him on the 3rd, just before he disconnected his own oxygen supply and flew west for the last time. He knew the route.
This is my tribute to this amazing man. It took me almost all of June but I am very, very proud of it and I hope it will give you some idea of what an incredible man Dick Rutan was.
Listen here on Soundcloud:
Bill, Thank you. Another amazing documentary.
Awesome documentary. Thanks!
A very fitting tribute to an absolutely amazing man, rendered by yet another amazing man with the best story telling talent I’ve ever known. Many thanks for sharing your friendship with Dick with us, Bill. I shall never forget it.
Wow! I feel like I was right there along with Dick. What an incredible man and documentary. Rest in peace Dick. Thank you, Bill.
Incredible tribute. The music selection was great and appropriate.
Dick, RIP.
I already watched it on YouTube. It is beautiful and moving. Thanks, Bill.
What a beautiful tribute from a true friend. You done yourself proud, Mr Bill
A beautiful tribute to a great man and friend. Perfect.
Thank you Bill. I don’t have words for how incredibly moving this tribute was. Deb
Excellent!