Craig Dobbin..O.C....

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

While not really a rusty old truck subject Canada has lost a fine gentleman and a true Canadian pioneer..
Craig Dobbin founded CHC Helicopter and many a military man is working,has started with or will end up with this great Canadian Company...
Mr.Craig Dobbin,a proud Canadian and a true Newfoundlander...RIP...
Here is todays news release...

CHC announces passing of Executive Chairman Craig L. Dobbin. O.C.
VANCOUVER, Oct. 7 /CNW/ - CHC Helicopter Corporation ("CHC") (TSX: FLY.A
and FLY.B; NYSE: FLI) regrets to announce the death of founder, controlling
shareholder and Executive Chairman Craig Laurence Dobbin, O.C. after a brief
illness. Mr. Dobbin passed away in Beachy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador,
surrounded by members of his family. Mr. Dobbin battled his illness with the
same courage, strength and dignity that characterized his career as one of the
greatest businessmen in the global aviation industry.
Craig Dobbin founded Sealand Helicopters with one small aircraft in 1977
and launched CHC Helicopter Corporation through an IPO on the TSX in 1987.
Through timely acquisitions, strategic decisions and the support of many
dedicated, loyal employees, he helped build CHC into the largest helicopter
services company in the world. He delivered his final speech to shareholders
with his usual wit and charm on Sept. 28, 2006 in Vancouver.
Deputy Chairman Mark D. Dobbin has assumed the duties of Chairman until
such time as the Board of Directors meets to elect a new Chairman. Mark Dobbin
served as a director of the Corporation from 1994 to 1998 and from 2001 to
2003, and was re-elected to the Board as Deputy Chairman Sept. 28, 2006.
Craig L. Dobbin will be deeply missed by his many loved ones, fellow
employees, friends and associates around the world.

Craig Dobbin quote...
(Well Said..)

Let me leave with these pointers. One: Dare to dream. Two: Turn adversity into opportunity. Three: Don't forget your reality check. You can do it right here at home in Newfoundland.

But most importantly: Have fun in life — it's a quick trip.

http://www.mun.ca/president/99-00rep...ry_dobbin.html