RIP David

[Mayfly]

I'm so very sad to let you know that I lost my beautiful, beloved husband David Thomas in the early hours of this morning.

His passing was peaceful and calm and he died in my arms.
I shall miss him terribly.

Pam.

[Sooty655]

Such sad new, Pam. There are no suitable words.

Thinking of you.

[Spitfire]

Oh my gosh Pam - that is so very sad
We will be thinking of you in your loss

Hopefully you can console yourself with the wonderful legacy DT left in the world of the Vulcan
I for one would love to have met him

Thoughts are with you ..Love David

[34053]

So sorry to hear such sad news Pam. My thoughts are with you.

Ray

[Minty4371]

So very sorry Pam.
Rest in peace David.
Glad I had the opportunity to meet him with XM655

[Wedgy]

So sorry to hear this news today. All our thoughts are with you Pam. So many memories of the kind man David was. More words later xx

[Dougs]

Very sad news Pam, my thoughts are with you and your family.

[Gaz]

I’ve just heard about this on the grapevine. Came here hoping it wasn’t true.

I’m so very sorry, Pam. True gent who will be missed.

Dave (XP) has tried to log on but can't. He passes on his condolences

[Vulcan Bomber]

Sorry for your loss Pam.

David was an absolute gentleman on the occasions I'd spoken to him, and certainly had some interesting stories to tell.

[10680]

So sorry to hear Pam. Condolences.

Have nothing but good memories of him.

Ken

[Aceyone]

So sorry to hear of your loss ,never met David but he always seemed a true gent and was obviously a very well liked man .

[Nickolas]

I only picked up on this very sad news lunch time today.
I'm so very sad to learn of the passing of David. He was an inspiration to everyone whose lives he touched. Mr Vulcan has soared to heights that he has never reached before. God Bless you Sir, Blue skies.

[Mayfly]

Thank you all, it is heartening to see so many wonderful comments on various platforms, not only from the public but from his peers too.
I always knew he was special from the first moment I met him but I didn't realise just how deeply he touched many other lives too. There are many lovely comments here https://www.facebook.com/VulcantotheSkyTrust

I also want to say that I am very touched and humbled to see so many of you who haven't logged in to Iconic for so long have done so to show your respect for David.

For that I deeply thank you each of you.

Bless you all.

With love Pam.

[Jigsaw]

My deepest condolences, Pam.
I cannot express how this has saddened me.
A great and wonderful human being.
R.I.P. DT x

[Mayfly]

Please forgive me...

I have set up a tribute page to DT on the Alzheimer's website.

Alzheimer's is a wicked and cruel disease and the sooner they can find medication that works, never mind a cure the better.

Pam

PS Wedgy, if you think inappropriate please remove.

[Sooty655]

Can you please give a link to the Tribute Page, Pam.

I've searched but I can't find it and I would like to publicise it elsewhere.

Eric

[Mayfly]

Oh what a turkey I am!!!

https://david-thomas6.muchloved.com/

It's a direct link to the donations page on the Alzheimer's website.
In keeping with DT's ethos, there is no commission to pay on donations and you can gift aid.

[Mayfly]

So yesterday I laid my boy to rest.
The service was lovely just what I hoped for, the church was full, the weather appalling - sleet and hail, so I expect DT was looking down with a mischief smile, the vicar was a lovely light hearted character again exactly what I wanted.

Thank you all who donated to David's page, we reached over £1000 yesterday, by the time the page closes if it hasn't reached £!213 I shall make up the amount as that is the combined tail numbers of XM655 & XH558, a fitting tribute I feel.

I have read hundreds of wonderful tributes to David, again I thank each and every one of you for your support.

Pam xx

[Sooty655]

It was indeed a wonderful service to celebrate David's life, attended by Air Vice Marshals and by erks. You did him proud, Pam.

Kind regards,

Eric

[RLN]

My daughter told me about David this afternoon as she looks at 558's website occasionally. I really don't know what to say, Pam, except that I am so, so sorry. All I can do is send my love and thoughts to you.
Martyn