It is times like this that we realize just how special Adam really was. The amount of support and response is not only remarkable but also overwhelming. We will all agree that Adam was “one of a kind” and as Norm and Patty commented, “He was probably the nicest man I have ever met. He touched us with his enthusiasm for life, his laughter, and his love.” Many of us met Adam from skydiving while others met him through his passion for his work. Both were ultimately touched by his unique personality and persona of life.
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A true fiend indeed :) He loved you Brandon, like a brother. A great friend you were to him. He will definately live on in the blue skies forever and in our hearts. You can never forget such an awesome man as he.
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What a tragic loss. My heart goes out to Adam's wife and boys especially. I was blessed to have known Adam for just a short while and he was a light of hope and truth. His love for his family, humble spirit, and genuine honesty were the qualities I remember most.
God Bless you Adam
There are no words to express at the great loss of Adam, I met him through work and I would like to say that some way or other all of us that worked with him were somehow in love with him. He always had a smile regardless what they day had brought him. His great love for all those children who's lives he touched. I had never seen such, no a more dedicated person with children as Adam. He is not only a loss to Angie and the "boys" but a great loss to the educational community. I will always cherish my moments that I worked with him and I will always have that spot of "love" for him until I met him with our creator..............
God bless you Adam and your family.
Our beautiful friend has passed and words cannot express or convey the sadness that we all feel. Adam made this world a so much better place by the lives he touched by his wonderful exuberance for life. We have all lost a dear friend and mentor in life, and we have all lost a great deal in his passing. He taught me to skydive but so much more about life and the way I should live it. Anyone he met he welcomed into his world with enthusiasm that was contagious and we all loved him for that. Adam you will be missed but appreciated for so much more.
I met Adam 13 years ago, while working at Rafer Johnson ,I have never met such a more genuinely nice man. He was a dedicated teacher who truly cared and loved each child he worked with. Most people are never content with their career choices, but not Adam , he found his true calling. God placed him where he needed to be in order for him to touch the hearts of all special needs children. I feel so proud and blessed to say that I was able to have known and worked closely with Adam. He was in charge of , and started the after school autistic program and did a very excellent job. He worked so well with the students and staff, he provided training sessions and even arranged through the district for us to be able to attend trainings out of town. He really encouraged us alot just with his wonderful positive attitude. Adam had this great gift, this magic, I believe it was a gift from God. Whenever our children couldn't settle down and we tried everything ,all Adam had to do was enter the room , and a calmness would come over the kids. It was his exuberant energy, his happiness, his smiling face and and his gentle touch because they felt the love and caring from his heart. He was so patient and kind. God always takes the good ones early...he had a special plan for Adam. God needed help with the baby angels so he called upon Adam for help. My heart goes out to Angie and the boys. I'm sure when she and the boys are feeling unsettled Adam will walk in the room and they too will feel his gentle touch and see his smiling face and remember his exuberant energy and they too will have a calmness come over them as well.
Adam was one of the most life-loving people I have ever known... my deepest thoughts and prayers are with Angie, Zach & David during this tragic time. Blue Skies always Adam, and may God Bless your family with strength.
Karen Iveson
Adamisms:
"Check it out"
"Data-Driven"
"My Friend"
"It's a God thing"
Adam was just so cool. We will miss him. He gave such hope and energy to the families he helped. He dedicated his life to serving a less fortunate population. We thank God for his influence in our lives!
I am shocked to learn of Adam's passing -- he was one of the *kids* in my skydiving world and he matured into an awesome skydiver and excellent instructor. How could he leave so early when he had so much to do here? I think that he had some urgently important work to do in another place and that he just wasn't working on our schedule. Bless his journey and bless those who he touched and left wanting in this life. Angie, may you find peace in his loving contributions to this world.
With love,
T
Nothing is so strong as gentleness
and nothing is so gentle as real strength.
-Ralph W. Sockman
Adam was the most gentle soul I've ever met. He was kind, compassionate, fun and loving. There is no one that I know that can fill his shoes and his passing is a loss to us all. I will always remember his smile and his contagious enthusisiam about life. He taught me to face my fears and yet, he taught me so much more about life at the same time. I feel honored to have known him and even more honored that he treated me as a friend.
I will miss him dearly.
Sheree
more Adamisms:
"give me a hug"
"research supports"
"Golden!"
"you rock!"
"Hawaii in my mind"
"no worries"
"downtime is the devil's playground"
Teri :-)
I am at a loss. I learned so much from Adam. He was a wonderful mentor, teacher, and man. He always had a smile and a hug for everyone. His gentle spirit and love of life will be missed.
Adam was a great person...a one of a kind. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched. Our prayers are with his wife and boys.
Blue Skies Adam!! You're number 1!!
Corky and Bethany
I was looking for Adams new web page and email address and found his guest book.
I couldn’t believe what I was reading.
I have been crying for the last hour. The more I read, the more I cry.
I know this is wrong to say, but what was God thinking.
Adam was the best! I cant think of a better person. He was truly gifted!
We met about 10 years ago at the drop zone while my wife and I were learning to skydive.
I did my first skydive with Adam. A tandem with a reserve ride.
I remember it like it was yesterday.
After the reserve opened he said " YAAAHoooo! That was awesome. You should have to pay twice for that ride."
He was so kind, fun, and the best teacher.
My wife and I have twin girls, April and Brooke.
In 2002 Brooke was diagnosed with autism.
Little did I know our skydiving teacher would be the greatest teacher of our life.
Adam drove from Bakersfield to L.A. several times for Brooke's IEP meetings and to give us advise and support. I tried to pay him every time and he would not take a dime.
Adam gave us hope and guidance when we did not know what to do.
Brooke has shown so much progress using Adam's methods.
She is now in junior high, getting good grades. Thank you ADAM!
My heart goes out to the Bluestone family. I cant imagine the pain you are feeling.
Your husband and father was a true hero!!!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Darin & Kyla Wooldridge
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