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It's not often you saw Chopper Craig without his second, Molly The Flying Dog, a West Highland White Terrier. That daily duo in the morning, flying high above the Valley to bring us a bird's eye view.

His passion for flying a seasoned one.

Seventeen years in the sky, not just doing a job, but also working to save lives.

You see, Craig Smith was committed to reaching out to desperate patients in need organs immediately.

Craig spent more than a decade flying with a team of doctors, transporting organs between hospitals: precious cargo, life-saving cargo.

But his load was also a little lighter, flying for General Motors, Ford and Diameler-Chrylser.

And his passion for helping others wasn't limited to his time in the sky.

He was also an avid musician -- a guitarist, in fact. And don't forget the trumpet.

That music was also part of a mission to raise money for charities.

When he performed, others benefited.

But, beyond what what he did, he will be most missed for who he was: a smiling face and man out for a laugh with a genuine interest in everyone else.



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