JFK Delta Peeps: JFK 767ER Captain Brian McManus

Re: JFK Delta Peeps: Brian McManus

Rumor's true. Just got off the phone with one of his best friends who just returned with him from a NCE trip. :(

Suck suck sucky :( :( :(
 
My God, how sad...how old was he? I'm guessing it was totally unexpected and he was not ill.
 
Capt. Caucasian said:
I know I flew with him but, I am having a hard time placing his face. Where did he live?
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Kind of short, standard Navy/Marine 'stache and thunderous voice. Sent fear thru the negotiating committee when he said "Come back with something with a '3' in it during 777 3.B.6. negotiations.
 
ATN_Pilot said:
Is this the same Brian McManus that used to be the Captain Rep up there?
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Yup, right before Reid McDonald took over.

Details of the service:

The following information is provided by Captain Mike Pinho:


Many of you have heard of the sad passing of Delta Captain Brian "B-Mac" McManus.

B-Mac touched the lives of many from far and wide. Those of us who grew to call B-Mac “our friend” over the years know that he made our lives richer and more meaningful. Growing up in Chicago and graduating from his beloved Notre Dame, B-Mac began his flying career in the U.S. Marine Corps. From the USMC, he went on to dedicate twenty-two years as a pilot at Delta Air Lines, most recently an International 767 Captain flying from JFK. As a Delta pilot he stood out not only as a great aviator, but also as one of the best known and loved leaders of the Air Line Pilots Association. B-Mac loved flying, sports, reading, and a good laugh with his friends. But anyone who knew Brian would tell you the greatest love of his life, and his passion, was his children.

Please join us in remembering B-Mac. An incredibly talented professional pilot, a loyal friend, a leader without peer, and a devoted, dedicated dad.

Feel free to pass along this information to anyone you know whose life was touched by B-Mac.

Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8pm Wednesday June 3 at
Swan Funeral Home‎
1224 Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook CT‎
Phone (860) 388-4106‎

A funeral service will be 10am Thursday June 4 at
St. John Church. Delta pilots attending are encouraged to wear winter uniform with hat.

161 Main St
Old Saybrook CT 06475
Rectory Phone (860)388-3787


A reception for Brian’s family and friends will follow the service at
Water's Edge Resort and Spa

1525 Boston Post Road
Westbrook CT 06498
Phone (860) 399-590
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Here's a quick B-Mac story.

We did a trip to Madrid about a year ago, spent about 80% of the trip laughing our asses off to the point that the A-line called up front to see if everything was alright a few times.

Anyway, we were all going to meet downstairs for happy hour after the standard nap before heading downtown for tapas and cocktails.

Brian really didn't nap that day, figured he'd head down to the Plaza Mayor early and he slid $100 and a note under my door which said "I might get caught up downtown, so just in case I don't make it back to the hotel, here's money to buy the first couple of rounds for whoever shows up. Don't let the new hire pull out his wallet. -Brian".

I still have that note somewhere, I'll have to scan it.
 
Doug Taylor said:
Here's a quick B-Mac story.

We did a trip to Madrid about a year ago, spent about 80% of the trip laughing our asses off to the point that the A-line called up front to see if everything was alright a few times.

Anyway, we were all going to meet downstairs for happy hour after the standard nap before heading downtown for tapas and cocktails.

Brian really didn't nap that day, figured he'd head down to the Plaza Mayor early and he slid $100 and a note under my door which said "I might get caught up downtown, so just in case I don't make it back to the hotel, here's money to buy the first couple of rounds for whoever shows up. Don't let the new hire pull out his wallet. -Brian".

I still have that note somewhere, I'll have to scan it.
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That's a great story! Our community needs more people like this to set the example. It's unfortunate to hear of excellent aviators (the whole picture, not simply stick and rudder) passing suddenly like this.

Sorry for your loss. :(
 
Fellow Members of Council 66,

By now most of you have probably learned of the tragic passing of Captain Brian "B-Mac" McManus. B-Mac served the pilots of Delta Air Lines tirelessly for over 20 years in a number of capacities, most notably as the past chairman of Council 66. He was a dedicated and talented leader of our pilot group. But to the many of us lucky enough to get to know him on a personal level, he was so much more than that.

B-Mac's accomplishments were many. He was a proud alumnus of The University of Notre Dame, a United Stated Marine Corps pilot, and a 22-year Delta pilot, most recently a 7ERA. But those accomplishments, impressive though they might be, are not what defined Brian, and it is not for them that he will be remembered. Instead, he will be remembered for things of which he was much more proud. He was a true leader. He was a loyal friend. And, most importantly, he was a devoted and loving father to his two wonderful children.

All of us who knew B-Mac are richer for it. We loved him, and we will truly miss him.

Below please find information regarding services to honor the life of an extraordinary man. Feel free to pass along this information to anyone you know whose life was touched by B-Mac.

Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8pm Wednesday June 3 at
Swan Funeral Home‎
1224 Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook CT‎
Phone (860) 388-4106‎

A funeral service will be 10am Thursday June 4 at
St. John Church. Delta pilots attending are encouraged to wear winter uniform with hat.
161 Main St
Old Saybrook CT 06475
Rectory Phone (860)388-3787

A reception for Brian’s family and friends will follow the service at
Water's Edge Resort and Spa
1525 Boston Post Road
Westbrook CT 06498
Phone (860) 399-590

Those needing accommodations should visit the following websites:
www.saybrook.com
www.watersedge-resort.com
www.griswoldinn.com
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-old_saybrook-connecticut

We have been in contact with hotel facilities in the area. Many of us attending are staying at the Waters Edge Resort and Spa which is approximately a 10 minute drive from the St. John Church. The hotel has agreed to provide a group rate of $150.00 per night. Please contact Nicole and mention that you are with the Delta ALPA group for the McManus service.

Other hotels close by are: Saybrook Point Inn, Griswold Inn and Comfort Inn

There are many airports that provide a reasonably short drive to Essex, CT.
BDL -- 1 hr
PVD -- 1hr 15 min.
LGA -- 2hrs - 3hrs
BOS -- 2.5 hrs

Sadly and Sincerely,

Captain Reed McDonald, Chairman
F/O Scott Tarves, Vice Chairman
F/O Patrick Gribbin, Secretary/Treasurer
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