chopper_guy Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Leo Hald Jensen was fatally injured when his helicopter collided with another helicopter fighting fires in Albacete, Spain, 30 Sept 2011. Leo was one of the nicest and well grounded people I ever met. When you met him he was immediatly a best friend and remained so ever after dispite the long absences typical of our industry. He was a very good, experienced pilot. I first met him in the oil patch in northern BC 15 years ago and then later in Chile. For years he has worked 2 summers a year fighting fires in Chile and then the Iberian Peninsula. He lived in Chile and leaves his wife Veronica and 2 children Matias and Javiera. God bless and care for you Leo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Sorry to hear it. My condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Leo - the Great Dane!! What a guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclic monkey Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 It has been several years since I worked alongside Leo, but I'll never forget his big heart and relaxed manner. Our industry has some great guys in it, and tonight we have one less. This is very sad news. My condolences to the Jensen family for their great loss. CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookdangler Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Sad to lose one of the really good guys in this world and industry. Gonna miss ya Leo. My heartfelt condolences to his family for their loss. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dog Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 So long, old friend. Our heartfelt condolences to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy helmet Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Did he use to fly for Delta in the late 90s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I don't think Leo ever worked for Delta...I worked with him in the '80's at Midwest and then he went to work for Frontier and was working fires over in spain...last I had heard he was living in Chile for at least 10 years..really sorry to hear he's gone...great dane WAS really great guy...pottsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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