The National Skydiving Museum inducted the inaugural Class of 2010 into its Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors those, who through leadership, innovation and/ or outstanding achievements have defined, promoted, inspired and advanced skydiving at the highest and sustained levels in the past, present and for future generations of skydivers.
2010 Honorees
Lowell Bachman Jerry Bird
Tiny Broadwick Joe Crane
Joe Kittinger Eilif Ness
William H. Ottley Lewis Sanborn
Cheryl Stearns Ted Strong
Gene Paul Thacker
Tiny Broadwick Joe Crane
Joe Kittinger Eilif Ness
William H. Ottley Lewis Sanborn
Cheryl Stearns Ted Strong
Gene Paul Thacker
Honorees were inducted into the Hall of Fame at a special dinner Saturday, August 14, during the Museum's weekend of activities in DeLand, Florida.
2011 National Skydiving Museum
Hall of Fame Dinner
Friday, September 23, 2011
Ronald Reagan Washington
International Airport
The Historic Terminal A Lobby
2011 Honorees
Lenny Potts (Port Orange, FL)
Tee Taylor (Tucson, AZ)
Jacques-André Istel (Felicity, CA)
Bill Booth (DeLand, FL)
Steve Snyder (Philadelphia, PA - posthumous)
Uwe Beckman (Braunschweig, Germany - posthumous)
Hall of Fame Dinner
Friday, September 23, 2011
Ronald Reagan Washington
International Airport
The Historic Terminal A Lobby
2011 Honorees
Lenny Potts (Port Orange, FL)
Tee Taylor (Tucson, AZ)
Jacques-André Istel (Felicity, CA)
Bill Booth (DeLand, FL)
Steve Snyder (Philadelphia, PA - posthumous)
Uwe Beckman (Braunschweig, Germany - posthumous)
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Ted Strong D-16
4/7/1936-10/14/2011
4/7/1936-10/14/2011
A visionary from the beginning and a man with an enormous heart passed away on Friday.
There are too many stories to write about the legend that is Ted Strong. Ted strived to improve the industry that he loved without seeking fame or credit. He just wanted a safer and more inviting environment for everybody to enjoy and experience skydiving the way he did.
Ted Strong started skydiving in 1958, entered the US Army in 1959 with 100 jumps, and was stationed at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY for two years. His duty there was to coach the USMA Cadet Parachute Team and the West Point Sport Parachute Club. In 1961 Ted started Strong Enterprises, a parachute company in his parents basement. He began by modifying round parachutes, sewing and making anything his friends needed to skydive. A friend once said “ Ted Strong’s company wasn’t there to make money, but to make parachutes for his friends” This quote personified Ted.
The industry and the world has lost a wonderful person and those that knew him will miss him dearly. Those that never had the pleasure of meeting him will feel his influence anytime they make a skydive.
Reposted from the Strong Enterprise website.
There are too many stories to write about the legend that is Ted Strong. Ted strived to improve the industry that he loved without seeking fame or credit. He just wanted a safer and more inviting environment for everybody to enjoy and experience skydiving the way he did.
Ted Strong started skydiving in 1958, entered the US Army in 1959 with 100 jumps, and was stationed at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY for two years. His duty there was to coach the USMA Cadet Parachute Team and the West Point Sport Parachute Club. In 1961 Ted started Strong Enterprises, a parachute company in his parents basement. He began by modifying round parachutes, sewing and making anything his friends needed to skydive. A friend once said “ Ted Strong’s company wasn’t there to make money, but to make parachutes for his friends” This quote personified Ted.
The industry and the world has lost a wonderful person and those that knew him will miss him dearly. Those that never had the pleasure of meeting him will feel his influence anytime they make a skydive.
Reposted from the Strong Enterprise website.
2011 Reunion in Orange
Parachutist is publishing an article and Kim is sending pictures. I will post the article and the pictures as soon as they are available. From what I heard from all who were there, the setting was nostalgic and the atmosphere - like the old days...
Parachutist is publishing an article and Kim is sending pictures. I will post the article and the pictures as soon as they are available. From what I heard from all who were there, the setting was nostalgic and the atmosphere - like the old days...
