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Hi All,

This is still just sinking in for a few of us who have found out in the last hour, however it is through wet eyes that I type AndyFly passed away earlier today from a seizure. Linda will let us know over the next few days more information, and what the funeral arrangements in Canberra will be, undoubtedly there will be a number of us flying in from all over the country to pay respect to one of the greatest people this community has had the pleasure of knowing.

This has come completely unexpected, this morning at 10:10am AndyFly was posting away about a great weekend kiting with his Son and a few of the boys in Canberra ( viewtopic.php?f=74&t=15374 ) and was due to be in Sydney tonight to meetup with Luke, whom had a bed ready for him. When he didn't appear Luke tried several times to make contact, at which point Linda answered his mobile and informed him with the grim news.

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Regards,

.Joel

What shocking news to hear , I am stunned about Andys sudden passing . I was looking forward to catching up with him at a future meet . Thoughts go to his family . Rest in peace Andy

BRO !!!!!!! thoughts to Linda and family from all the wolfpack , a true mate !! never a bad word on anyone , BOOST BIG AND GO HARD IN HEAVEN MATE !!!!

I dont know where to start or what to say I know
I will miss you Mr Fly that cheeky grin awesome
Personality .I will even miss those skinny white legs
and being his target for him to aim at during photo shoots
on the beaches of Yeppoon which will not be the same without
you.Heaven has scored a real gentleman and true friend to many
down here Im going to miss you so very much Mr Andyfly You Are A Legend to me

Goodbye Andy,

It was only yesterday that you were once again being the helpful and genuine friend that you always were.
You will always be remembered here.
Canberra and the rest of us have lost a great bloke

BobM

To say I was shocked and stunned to hear Andy had passed away today would be an understatement, as I had only just had a PM from him before lunch today.

My heart goes out to Linda and the kids.

I know that he will be sadly missed by those that knew him as he was such a great bloke and a great character with such a huge heart.

I will miss you mate.

why is it always the good ones that get taken too soon?

It's a huge loss to our community and everyone that knew him.
Linda, my thoughts and prays go out to you and the rest of the family.

Andyfly, you will be greatly missed.

There are no words

All our love ... Ledonna, Jemima, Tiger, Mimi and I


One perfect day mate

Im so sorry to hear this could happen to one of the niceset people I've met in the time I've been kiting, I had a ball freestyling with Andy at Sany Point last time we were there together and was so looking forward to the next one.

Why does it always happen to the kindest people.

My condolences to the family.. I'm so sorry for your loss.

George

Everyone here has been so awesome.

But Andyfly drove to stockton to take a newbie flying.

And that's not half of it.

Only the good die young.

A huge shock to all.

Condolences to the rest of the Fly gang.

Kathleen and I had the pleasure (and all those who attended the Adelaide kite fest) of watching him boost in the tiny area on the foreshore, and put on a great show.
The Oooo's and aghhhhh's from the crowd watching Mr Fly jump were fantastic, and a great ambassador for the sport he was.

Sadly missed he will be.

Nigel and Kathleen.

Today is definitely a tragic day for Australian Land Kiting.

We have not only lost a good mate, but we have also lost one of out most enthusiastic and energetic members of our community.

He genuinely loved the sport and the people that participated in it.

Andy will be missed beyond words by all that knew him.

my fave shot of Andy from Yeppoon 2011

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do what he did best trying to land on me and the camera

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we stopped just after ti
his as wind was getting up

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Just a couple of my memories of Andy at Yeppoon in 2011

Your smile, humour and enthusiasm were contagious for all you were around.
It's time to fly those kites at half-lines fella's.
Andy, we'll miss you greatly champ!

Theres nothing I can say that hasn't already been said, A great bloke that will be missed by all that met him.

Farewell Andy, and my best wishes go to his family.

Sorry to hear Andy go too early. Condolences go out to the Fly family from Norman, Zachary and Tricia.

Fond memories of Andy will still live on the kiting community.

Regards,
Norman.

All i can say is "RIP Andy", the short time i knew you, it was a pleasure to have known you, true gentleman and made a positive impression on everyone that met you.
I hope you have access to XK in the place you are resting.
Farewell Andy we will all miss you, all my best wishes to your family.

Absolute top bloke, and an awesome kiter with a genuine character which really hits home..

Im speechless at the loss of a friend I was looking forward to kiting with again in Yeppoon.

RIP Andyfly

no words....just lots and lots of love.....

Rest peacefully Andy.....you are already missed dearly.....


p.s....altho they set off some fairly major water works...thanks for the pics Joel and Kerry....they captured him perfectly!

Sad news, I'm just shocked. Condolences to Andy's family and friends.