Duane Hicks Senior

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Proudly dedicated in memory of Duane Hicks November 10, 1937 - September 1, 2003, of Hicks & Lawrence Ltd., Ontario .

Duane shared his love of flying by giving young pilots a chance to spread their wings. He shared his wisdom in business by example…the honor of a handshake and the solid integrity of his word. A foundation from which any pilot can soar.

A scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of Mr. Hicks in an attempt to clear the runway so that those deserving of it may also find...


http://www.gft.ca/pages/scholarship.asp

[Let'errip]

Duane was the first real gentleman I worked for in aviation. I'll always remember him coming up to CYGQ to go out with the guys down to see the local "entertainment". He was always buying us drinks and being one of guys. He wasn't like most of the penny-pinching, tight-wads you find as business owners in aviation. He knew how to treat his employees and gain their respect. That's why we write kind words about him today ...

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5 years later...

"son...a handshake is thicker than ink..."

-Duane Hicks Sr.

[Driving Rain]

Duane signed my log book in St Thomas as I was completing my private cross country. 1968.
Many years later I had the great pleasure of working with him and his company as they were the chief contractor to the OMNR for detection and birddogs.
Duane was an honourable man who didn't stand for any bull shit. He would seal a deal with a hand-shake. Man I miss him and his type they are becoming fewer and fewer as we race toward a litigious society.

[pelmet]

He would seal a deal with a hand-shake. Man I miss him and his type they are becoming fewer and fewer as we race toward a litigious society.

I leased a plane from Duane many years ago. Handshake deal was exactly right. If costs came up, they were dealt with by the party responsible.

[ayseven]

Just saw this. He was indeed a nice guy.