I know most by now are aware of the loss of Don Lassen, of the Static Line. Don was the champion and pathfinder of locating, contacting and conscripting any one who had ever exited from an aircraft (military) while in fright (flight). If not for his efforts few, (if any), of us would ever have met each other on a second occasion. He was my friend and a tough old bird. We differed with each other on many occasions, but he definitely was "Mr. Airborne." We all of the Airborne are indebted to him. God Bless and may he rest in peace.