Kelly McMullen
Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Posts: 1188
Location: Sun Lakes AZ
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 Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:43 am Post subject: Fwd: Bill O'Brien |
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Just got an e-mail from AMT Online, in it was this attachment. Any of
you that are IA's have undoubtebly heard of him, some of you may know
him.
Prayers for Bill
AMTA
I am writing to you all to inform you of some sad news and I would
like to ask for your assistance. I have been told that Bill O'Brien is
in the hospital and he is in very bad shape. Many of you know Bill and
what he has done for our craft. For those of you who do not know Bill
let me just say that he is certainly one of a kind. Bill recently
retired from the FAA after a long career of championing the AMT craft
& profession. His accomplishments are many and Bill would be the first
person to down play his importance because that is Bill's style. He
never did anything for selfish reasons. His ultimate goal was helping
the AMT. One of the things that Bill did was create the FAA's Charles
E. Taylor Master Mechanic Award which recognized AMTs having FIFTY
YEARS of working experience, with 30 of those years being licensed.
This is a very prestigious award that recognizes those men and women
who helped shape our craft into what it is today. Without Bill's
energy there would be no such award.
Bill also worked with Eastern New Mexico University to not only
recognize that the A&P license is worth 72 credits towards a college
degree but also helped ENMU create the four courses necessary for a
licensed AMT to take in order to earn an Associates Degree. It is
because of this that I am going back to school, as are many others, to
finish my education. Bill also advocates AMTs to earn their I.A.
certificate because AMTs should be as knowledgeable as possible. He
has also written a wonderful monthly article in AMT Magazine
addressing issues concerning AMTs with an informative, direct and
humorous approach.
These are just some of the many positive impacts that Bill has had on
our craft. Bill is a mechanic's mechanic. He needs our prayers and I
would like to ask each of you to do just that. The Lord listens and if
we all talk to Him, wishing for a speedy recovery for Bill, I am sure
that Bill will be back doing what he has always done... fight for
AMTs. Cards can be sent to Mr. Bill O'Brien, 12508 Lt. Nichols Road,
Fairfax, VA 22033. Even if you have not heard of Bill he would be
happy to receive a card from you. With all that Bill has accomplished
if it was measured in the number of get well cards the USPS would have
dedicated trucks just for him. Please tell your fellow AMTs about
Bill's need for prayers and words of love and well wishes. Sincerely,
Kenneth MacTiernan Director AMTA
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