Fire flight 2003, p.21
Fire Flight (2003),
p.21
“Could I ask you a big favor?”
“Anything.”
“If…if I don’t make it out of this, would you please talk to Lisa, my wife, and my little girl, Kelly, and tell her we did everything possible?”
“Of course, Sammy, but you’re going to tell her yourself. You’re going to make it.”
“Tell them I love them endlessly, and I’m sorry I didn’t listen about this job…the dangers and all.”
“Sam…you’re going to be fine, but…if lightning strikes or something, of course I’ll talk to her.”
“I’m not giving up, Clark, but…it may be that the only reason the Big Guy is giving me a few more minutes here is to relay a good-bye.”
Clark started to reply, but hesitated, realizing Sam’s mike was still on.
“See, I…feel the left wing wobbling now…. I can see it. I don’t think it’s going to hold.”
Chapter 16
FOREST SERVICE AIRTANKER OPERATIONS,
WEST YELLOWSTONE AIRPORT, MONTANA
John J. Nance, Fire Flight (2003)
