Comments on: MAF crash in PNG http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/ This is my journal of living in Thailand Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:28:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Franzie http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-756 Franzie Fri, 24 Mar 2006 01:57:13 +0000 http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-756 That is incredibly sad!! Story's like that always remind me of Keith Green, though. Have you read his life story "No Compromise" written by his wife Melody. He died in a plane crash taking two of their children with him. It's such a great read, though you can't help asking "why??" That is incredibly sad!!
Story’s like that always remind me of Keith Green, though.
Have you read his life story “No Compromise” written by his wife Melody. He died in a plane crash taking two of their children with him. It’s such a great read, though you can’t help asking “why??”

]]> By: cecile http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-757 cecile Fri, 24 Mar 2006 01:58:17 +0000 http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-757 hello am sorry to have chanced upon your blog but I just had to say you have a fascinating account of your stay here in Thailand. My family also moved here to Bangkok last November 2004 and so far I have enjoyed every minute here... I just want to commend your wonderful blog and it has helped one way or the other in adjusting my life here.... hello am sorry to have chanced upon your blog but I just had to say you have a fascinating account of your stay here in Thailand. My family also moved here to Bangkok last November 2004 and so far I have enjoyed every minute here… I just want to commend your wonderful blog and it has helped one way or the other in adjusting my life here….

]]> By: littlepilgrim http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-760 littlepilgrim Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:34:40 +0000 http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-760 Yes, it is sad news. And sori to hear your father has to come back for such a sad occasion. Yes, it is sad news. And sori to hear your father has to come back for such a sad occasion.

]]> By: Mum http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-767 Mum Sat, 25 Mar 2006 08:18:56 +0000 http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-767 We are all very sad and our hearts go out to the wife and children and the whole family. You'll find more info on www.maf-swiss.org We are all very sad and our hearts go out to the wife and children and the whole family. You’ll find more info on www.maf-swiss.org

]]> By: christina http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-770 christina Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:14:50 +0000 http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-770 That's awful. I'm so sorry! That’s awful. I’m so sorry!

]]> By: Mike http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-783 Mike Tue, 28 Mar 2006 14:46:36 +0000 http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-783 I came across your site today while searching for information about the MAF aircraft crash in PNG. Pierre, the pilot was a good friend and workmate of mine for the past 8 years. He lead a life holy, pleasing and acceptable unto God. He witnessed to his Saviour, Jesus Christ in his work for Mission Aviation Fellowship in Papua New Guinea. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. I came across your site today while searching for information about the MAF aircraft crash in PNG.

Pierre, the pilot was a good friend and workmate of mine for the past 8 years. He lead a life holy, pleasing and acceptable unto God. He witnessed to his Saviour, Jesus Christ in his work for Mission Aviation Fellowship in Papua New Guinea. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

]]> By: Tim Spencer http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-822 Tim Spencer Wed, 12 Apr 2006 03:11:00 +0000 http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-822 Pierre's death is truly tragic, but the inverse of meaningless; it was what gives life meaning. Now, last week a man died after rescuing his six year old son from the ice on the Bow River near Banff in Alberta (http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/story.html?id=c6db460c-e696-4605-80b6-3e22a4820a42&k=99240). Of course his family wishes Dad hadn't died - but it wasn't a meaningless death. He gave his life so his son could live. Abandoning your life for others is the only thing with true meaning in this old world.; it sure beats sitting around pleasing yourself like most of us do. Sometimes it means a quiet life of service; sometimes it means giving up life itself. In signing up for MAF Pierre knew the risks of flying ridiculously small airplanes in ridiculously dangerous terrain; he was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. In every sense, in every nuance, he gave his life for others. But it will sure be hard on his family. They need our support. At last, to be identified! At last, the lamps upon Thy side, The rest of life to see! Past midnight, past the Morning Star! Past sunrise! Ah! what leagues there are Between our feet and day! Emily Dickinson - Resurgam Pierre’s death is truly tragic, but the inverse of meaningless; it was what gives life meaning.
Now, last week a man died after rescuing his six year old son from the ice on the Bow River near Banff in Alberta (http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/story.html?id=c6db460c-e696-4605-80b6-3e22a4820a42&k=99240). Of course his family wishes Dad hadn’t died - but it wasn’t a meaningless death. He gave his life so his son could live.
Abandoning your life for others is the only thing with true meaning in this old world.; it sure beats sitting around pleasing yourself like most of us do.
Sometimes it means a quiet life of service; sometimes it means giving up life itself. In signing up for MAF Pierre knew the risks of flying ridiculously small airplanes in ridiculously dangerous terrain; he was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. In every sense, in every nuance, he gave his life for others.
But it will sure be hard on his family. They need our support.

At last, to be identified!
At last, the lamps upon Thy side,
The rest of life to see!
Past midnight, past the Morning Star!
Past sunrise! Ah! what leagues there are
Between our feet and day!
Emily Dickinson - Resurgam

]]> By: Christina Merry http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-968 Christina Merry Fri, 05 May 2006 05:26:03 +0000 http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-968 I am looking for information on a friend of mine who flew in PNG around 1978 for MAF. He had been in the army band playing the clarinet and then moved to the MAF in Ballarat, before flying for MAF in PNG. His name is Cris Jones and I would very much like to make contact with him again. If you have any information about Cris, I would appreciate your help. I thought that he may have been involved in a plane crash in the late 1970's, although I pray this is not true. I am hoping that someone out there knows where my friend is.... I am looking for information on a friend of mine who flew in PNG around 1978 for MAF. He had been in the army band playing the clarinet and then moved to the MAF in Ballarat, before flying for MAF in PNG. His name is Cris Jones and I would very much like to make contact with him again. If you have any information about Cris, I would appreciate your help. I thought that he may have been involved in a plane crash in the late 1970’s, although I pray this is not true.
I am hoping that someone out there knows where my friend is….

]]> By: Mum http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-969 Mum Fri, 05 May 2006 07:10:10 +0000 http://www.mythailanddiary.com/381/maf-crash-in-png/#comment-969 Christina, have you contacted MAF in Australia? www.maf.org.au They might be able to help you. Christina, have you contacted MAF in Australia? www.maf.org.au They might be able to help you.

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