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Year Honored
1999
Honoree
John M Goodwin
Agency
Guthrie One Helicopter
Agency City
Sayre
Agency State
PA
Last Call
1/26/91
Cause of Death
Medical Aviation Accident
Biography
Jack would tell us that this is life and life is worth living; live it to the fullest," said former Guthrie pilot, Stan Rose, in remembering his friend. "I still feel bad, but I want to thank you, Jack, for a great example of how to live a life.<br /> <br /> Jack Goodwin was employed by Keystone Helicopter Services and had been with Guthrie One since the program began in 1989. A 10-year veteran of helicopter flying, Jack had been an EMS pilot since 1987. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard Unit in Phillipsburg, PA. He served in the U.S. Army Military Police at Fort Gordon, Georgia and also flew in Korea. He attended Penn State University and graduated from the U.S. Aviation Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama in 1981.<br /> <br /> On a return flight from Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA to Geisinger Medical Center, in Danville, PA, the helicopter Jack was flying crashed on North Mountain during a snow storm. All those aboard lost their lives including 35-year-old Jack Goodwin. The unfortunate accident happened on January 26, 1991.<br /> <br /> A Kingston, PA native, Jack lived in Sayre with his wife, Louise, and two children, Mara and Colleen. Jack will be remembered for being an unbridled free spirit and for his thirst for life.<br /> <br /> Honored 1999