As the years go by and they are expecting more and more and more out of you, Reeves said. We consider ourselves bakery connoisseurs and have to try a new one every place we go. His website is filled with photos and videos of his travels and was previously linked to his Instagram account. Richard Russell was a bored baggage handler who one day decided to hijack an empty passenger plane. On Aug. 10, 2018, Richard "Beebo" Russell stole a Horizon Air Q400 turboprop airplane from Sea-Tac Airport. Alaska Air Group CEO Brad Tilden said at a news conference Saturday that Russell worked for Horizon Air for four years and was on the clock and in uniform when he stole the twin-engine turboprop plane, which was parked in a cargo lot at the time. Beebo and his wife Hannah. However, the city is a little less green, according to a new report. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [20] A veteran pilot said the maneuver "seemed pretty well executed, without either stalling or pulling the wings off. However, the sweetest things in his life were his love for Christ, his tender adoration of his wife, Hannah, and his commitment to gently caring for his family and those around him, especially those in the margins and in pain. Monteith stated the men told him they were training to use the aircraft's auxiliary power unit so they could tow it, but said it was "suspicious" that they left when he confronted them. Richard Russell, who liked to be called Beebo, was a 29-year-old man living in Sumner, Washington, who was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska, when he was 7 years old, according to a Web page he set up for a college communications class. Come celebrate Anacortes 11th annual Bier on the Pier! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [18] He was active in his church and a leader in the local Christian youth ministry Young Life. Now video was released. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Rest In Peace, Sky King. "Sky King" is a nickname given to 29-year-old ground service operator Richard Russell after he stole a Horizon Air Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 airliner from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) and died after crashing on Ketron Island in Puget Sound. Beebo wrote in 2017 on a blog for a college communications course: Hey all! Richard "Beebo" Russell graduated from Wasilla High School in 2008 after a standout career as a running back, wrestler and thrower. We would play putt putt in between flights. If you or someone you know may be contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. The aircraft had been in maintenance status and was parked in an otherwise-vacant space for work on the plane's, New Footage Shows Moments Before Seattle Man Crashed Plane in 2018, A newly released video sheds new light on the moments leading up to Richard Russell crashing a plane. People close to the man who stole a Horizon Air plane from Sea-Tac Airport Friday night shared their memories of him. [20], Videos and radio transmissions of the event were followed online, immediately sparking a meme dubbing Russell the "Sky King". Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Oops, something didn't work. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [4] It landed at SeattleTacoma International Airport at 13:35 local time the afternoon of the incident, after an in-service flight from Victoria, British Columbia. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. I was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska when I was 7. Cargo shorts. He met his wife, Hannah, in 2010 in Coos Bay, Oregon while we were both going to school, and the couple wed one year later, Russell wrote on his website. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. On Friday night, Russell stole a commercial plane from Sea-Tac International Airport and performed a series of incredible aerial stunts, including loop-the-loops and several barrel rolls before crashing into the tick island forest. We also had a Pringles can, a 4ft pipe we used to pump up aircraft brakes and a golf ball. Please enter your email and password to sign in. A valuable bronze statue taken from a University of Washington (UW) frat house more than two years ago has finally returned. richard russell transcript. In July 2022, video was released that showed Russells last moments going through security, taking off in the plane, and communicating with air traffic control. I met Hannah in Coos Bay, Oregon in 2010 while we were both going to school. Although he was born in Key West, Fla. he moved to Wasilla when he was 7, according to a website he made in 2017. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He spoke of wanting to do "a couple maneuvers to see what it [the aircraft] can do", and requested the coordinates of an orca that had been brought to national attention, saying, "I want to go see that guy." "[20], Rolling Stone magazine investigated the incident and reported in 2021 that some of Russell's friends and family believe he may have suffered brain injuries during his football years in high school and college. SEATAC, Wash. - It was a shocking scene above the Puget Sound, as Horizon Airlines employee Richard Russell stole and flew a turboprop from Sea-Tac Airport while air traffic tried to talk him. Relatives of Richard 'Beebo' Russell speak as authorities work out how 'suicidal' airline employee took empty plane. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. People expressed an emotional connection with him through postings on social media, T-shirts, and tribute songs. [39] He attended Wasilla High School, where he wrestled and competed in track and field. Born on 20 Ao 1896. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The couple settled in Sumner, Wa., where Russell got a job at Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, so he could easily fly back to Alaska to see his own family. Beebo was loved by everyone because he was kind and gentle to each person he met. Part of HuffPost News. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. In a video posted on YouTube last December, Russell describes his life as a ground service agent, saying, I lift a lot of bags, like a lot of bags, so many bags.. Howell told the Anchorage Daily News that Beebo had an energy and that he was that kid you high-five in the hallway even if you dont know him. He said the kid he knew could never have done this, and other coaches at Wasilla High School echoed that. Richard Russell, who dreamed of being in the military and once ran a bakery with his wife, was identified as the suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac. GSBA, Comcast, and other partners are working to address disparities in access to financial resources with the Ready for Business fund. Our first date, he kind of cornered me into it, Hannah Russell said to the site. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Learn more about merges. The thief, Richard "Beebo" Russell, had just disconnected the tow bar of a tug vehicle he'd used to pivot the plane out of its parking spot. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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The fire burned a 2-acre (0.8ha) area,[23] but was extinguished by the following morning. I found on Findagrave.com. On Friday around 7:32 p.m., he got in the cockpit of an empty 76-seat Horizon Air turboprop plane and took off without authorization. He brought these gifts throughout his travels and by doing so, spread the Gospel by word and deed to those he encountered. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 2023 TIME USA, LLC. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. I hope they can make it through this. He said that airline employees go through background checks. His family members said in a statement they were stunned and heartbroken. This account has been disabled. My names Richard Russell, I'm 27 and currently living in Sumner, WA with my incredible wife Hannah. Just wanted to post a note to say that people are still thinking of Beebo. [29] An operational supervisor for Horizon Air described Russell as "a quiet guy" who was "well liked by the other workers". We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Russell wrote that he was pursuing his Bachelor of Social Sciences and hoped to work his way up to a management position at Horizon Air or to join the military or law enforcement. The final descent at Ketron Island was determined to be intentional, and suicide was listed as the manner of death. The pair owned and ran a bakery successfully for three years, he writes, until selling it in 2015. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. About to take off. There is a problem with your email/password. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Richard Russell, who liked to be called Beebo, was a 29-year-old man living in Sumner, Washington, who was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska, when he was 7 years old,. Russell, who was a ground service employee for Horizon Air and did not have a pilots license, took the twin-engine turboprop plane from a maintenance area where it was parked at the airport. Location of SeattleTacoma International Airport (north) and Ketron Island (south) within northwestern Washington state. SeaTac air traffic control made radio contact with Russell, the sole occupant, who described himself as a "broken guy, got a few screws loose, I guess." Try again later. . Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Aged 63 y 7 m 14 d DIED. It seemed like he was well liked by the other workers. It evens out in the end, he says to end the video. Ketron Island, Pierce County, Washington, USA. I was a ground service agent at Horizon Air for the better part of 2016, and I worked alongside Richard "Beebo" Russell. [1][7][8][9] In response, two McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagles of the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Fighter Wing under the command of NORAD[10] were scrambled at around 20:15 local time[11] from Portland Air National Guard Base to intercept it. Richard Russell was a suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle, Washington, and took it on a dramatic unauthorized flight, where it was chased by fighter planes as he attempted stunts in the air before the plane crashed. [5] It was not scheduled to fly again that day. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Airport (@flySEA) August 11, 2018. As ground service agents, we handled luggage, walked through planes for . Human remains have been discovered on the tiny island off Washingtons Puget Sound where an airline worker crashed an empty passenger plane he hijacked. Beebo Russell is seen here wresting for his Wasilla high school in the 4A Alaska state wrestling championship in Chugiak, Alaska Saturday Dec. 15, 2007. Beebo kept everything in his cargo shorts; sometimes it was a bottle of craft-beer (he had the deep-pocket style), sometimes it was an open bag of Swedish fish or shells from Cabo for his wifes collection, and other times it was a wild coconut fusion pastry he picked up from a new bakery, which he would then gently wrap in a napkin to share later. NORAD scrambled two F-15 to try to shepherd Russell away from populated areas of Seattle, but at 8:46 PM, Russell crashed the plane into an uninhabited part of Ketron Island in Puget Sound. 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