I 'am very sad to hear John has passed. He was the kind and inspiring mentor when I started flying. I always wil rember his best advice "just fly the airplane" 

CJ

I Were shocked by the news of John's passing. We will never forget his positive and humorous personality and all the good advice on our first long range flights as we started flying. We'll always remember 'our' self proclaimed 'Airport Bum'! Dick and Christine van Leeuwen, The Hague, Netherlands, Europe.

I will miss flying with you John.  Till we meet again...

I am very fortunate to have known and become John's friend over the last several years. The aviation community lost a great pilot and friend and will be missed by all. Blue Skies John

John, you were a wise pilot and a good friend. I will miss your company and your humor. Saturday evenings at the airport won't be the same without you.

Blue Skies, John.

I was deeply saddened upon hearing of John's pasting.  What a great person to talk to, always intersted in aviation and local news. I have known John for the last six years, he will be dearly missed.

I am so sorry to hear of John's death.

John and I were in the same platoon in Basic Training as well as attending Army Flight School together.  Debbie stayed with Jana while John and I were in Vietnam and the entire Crouse family's warmth, made the year so much easier for her as well as me.

I remember that John stopped by Okinawa on his way back from R&R, where I was attending a school.  What great luck!  He gave me a personalized guided tour of the island to make sure I didn't miss any of the points of interest.

I wish that I had kept closer tabs than the annual phone conversations we shared.  He was such a good-hearted friend.

Dear Bob, Tom and Mary,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. John taught me the finer points of flying in Sacramento in the 1980's. But, I will always remember John as the daredevil Army pilot flying his Bird Dog in support of those of us on the ground in Viet Nam. We could not have made it without him!
Blue skies always John.

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John Richard Crouse

November 25, 1945 – August 29, 2012

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