Farewell to Tom Allensworth

[Gabriel Teles 172]

At least he gave me time to say "thanks"...

Rest in peace, dear Tom.

[chumley 0]

It was a shock to read of his illness and the terminal nature of it a few weeks ago.

 

I didn't know Tom personally but when someone provides a service like AVSIM you almost feel his personal touch when you engage with his brainchild. I first engaged with Tom and AVSIM when it was a periodical email in the days before he created the online presence.

 

I am saddened to hear of his passing and hope his family are comforted by the fact he has been released form any physical suffering and the mental anguish that would have invaded his remaining days.

 

Rest in peace Tom and all strength to those that knew you best and loved you most.

[tjrush 54]

My condolences to the Allensworth family.

 

Rest in peace Tom and thank you for all you have given to the community..

[Bryn 72]

Tom, thank you.

[Highiron 21]

Tom, winds calm, conditions CAVOK, you're cleared for departure as filed. Have a great flight. Tower out...

[mjlw 2]

Very sad news, condolences to Tom's family and friends.

 

Regards Matt Williams

[Jim Young 2,356]

On February 25th, Tom called me from his hospital bed and told me his doctors had just given him 90 days to one year to live.  A little more than a month later he departed.  What a shock to me as he had been in recent contact with the Board Members.

 

Rest in Peace Tom and thanks for being such a good friend, confident, and mentor.  You will be missed by the Flight Simulation Community!   My condolences to his family and many friends.

 

God Bless!

[BillW 210]

All my best to the family. This is one of the darkest days ever for simmers everywhere. Fly on, Tom. R.I.P.

[Matthew Kane 1,343]

RIP Tom, thank-you for all your contributions to this community and I have enjoyed the laughs over the years.

[tgarris56 1]

Deepest sympathy and condolences to Tom's family.  Thank you Tom Allensworth for your major contributions to the community of Flight Simulation enthusiast.  Rest in peace and God Speed!!!

[darrinward777 0]

I have no words.... But I know you're at peace now. God bless you Tom !!! 

[KSATRoadWarrior 91]

Rest in Peace Tom Allensworth and thank you for everything that you have done to add great enjoyment to so many people's lives.

 

High Flight by John Magee

 

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunwards I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth

Of sun-split clouds – and done a thousand things

You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung

High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there,

I’ve chased the shouting wind along and flung

My eager craft through footless halls of air,

Up, up the long delirious burning blue

I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace,

Where never lark, or even eagle, flew;

And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space,

Put out my hand, and touched the face of god.

[darrenvox 135]

my condolances to toms family at this time

[CODY614 6]

Rest in Peace Tom Allensworth and thank you for everything that you have done to add great enjoyment to so many people's lives.

 

High Flight by John Magee

 

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunwards I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth

Of sun-split clouds – and done a thousand things

You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung

High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there,

I’ve chased the shouting wind along and flung

My eager craft through footless halls of air,

Up, up the long delirious burning blue

I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace,

Where never lark, or even eagle, flew;

And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space,

Put out my hand, and touched the face of god.

Well said...

[DaveCT2003 1,820]

Rest in peace Tom.  Great job during your commercial career and with AVSIM!

 

You'll be missed tremendously!