Copied from the FS- FREEflow's website:------Ian Thatcher, (Thatch), died on Saturday 28/08/2010. Ian was the founder of FS-Shipyards, and a former supporter of both The ODG Project and FREEflow. Ian Thatcher was an extremely prolific developer of flight-sim content, across nearly all aspects of the platform. To such an extent that most simmers who download, possibly have at least one of his products installed, yet are unaware, as he'd published them under a series of assumed identities. e.g. As Gerrish Gray - Various tree enhancement packages As Andy Weir - Various terrain-meshes and landclass packages. Over the years Ian has supplied hosting to many developers and groups, providing an incubator environment for their projects, and often doing so out of his own pocket. I am, and always will be, extremely appreciative of all the assistance Ian so generously provided - - To me personally, specifically in configuring, hosting and supporting fs-odg.com - In configuring, hosting and supporting all the fs-groups domains - And for all his contributions and advice. Our condolences to his wife Tracey, and his family. Ian will be greatly missed.The FlightSim Team ----------

Sorry to hear of Ian's passing. I have enjoyed his downloads, his gifts to our community will be missed but I am certain he has seen what you've reposted here and has passed his blessings on to you.Regards,John