ORESTES R. MORENO

My condolences to all of Orestes' friends and family. His friends from his high school days in Valencia, Venezuela just recently learned of his passing and we are all greatly saddened. Orestes was a tall, good looking, athletic baseball player, good student and friend to everyone. It is no surprise to us that he continued to be well loved and an outstanding professional in his field. I knew that he was air controller in Miami but could never manage to meet with him during my few brief times between connecting flights in MIA. Rest in Peace, my good Cuban friend from 50 years ago.
Byron Bonebreak,
Colegio Internacional de Carabobo

I had the pleasure of working for Russ as an RPO in Miami. There are simply no words to express how great of a person he was. He would always work with us when we needed time off, no questions asked. He was always there when we needed him. He was always willing to offer advice and assistance when asked. Simply put, there will ever be another Russ. You will be sorely missed by all who knew you. Rest In Peace.

Reciban, por favor, mi más sentido pésame por la pérdida de su ser amado. El fallecimiento de un ser querido es una de las experiencias más difíciles que podemos experimentar. Bien conozco ese dolor, yo también he pasado por esta difícil experiencia llegando a pensar que jamás hallaría consuelo a la pena de la perdida de mis seres amados. Pero encontré en la palabra de Dios la Biblia una maravillosa esperanza que me lleno de cierto nivel de paz. Por tal razón quisiera compartir con usted dicha esperanza. Si tiene una Biblia, le invito a que busque los textos de Juan 5:28, 29, Revelación 21; 3,4 y Hechos 24: 15. Ahí vera que se nos da la bella esperanza de la resurrección. Esto nos deja saber que en un futuro, ¡vamos a poder ver a nuestros seres queridos nuevamente, incluyendo a su ser amado! ¿Se puede imaginar el gozo que tendremos? Con dicho pensamiento en mente, le invito a visitar el siguiente enlace: http/www.JW.org/es/publicaciones/libros/tratado-muertos-volver-a-vivir/ Ahí encontrara un artículo que habla más al respecto. Espero le ayude a lidiar con su dolor.

Russ was an awesome controller and it was always a pleasure to work a long side of him. As a new controller he always made you feel relaxed and helped instill confidence in us as we gained experience. One day he was working the LAX Downy sector and I was working his handoff. American Airlines at that time had a flight that went from Dallas to Orange County, then to Burbank and back to Dallas. American had come over from Coast approach and Russ had me work out a direct to Burbank route. Russ asked American if they showed a movie on the Orange County to Burbank leg. American replied of course and without missing a beat Russ replied "Must be a movie about famous Cuban controllers" I sprayed coffee all over the console laughing.

Russ, you are a brother controller and those of us who were lucky to get to work with you were honored. We all love you and will look forward to meeting you again at the Big Tracon! God bless!

Milt Scherotter
Los Angeles Tracon
1981-1986