Herb Sahlin Tribute

Herb and I gaduated together from Mills High School in 1966. We went on to become roommates at San Jose State College. We loved camping, hunting and especially flying. We both majored in aeronautics and wanted to become airline pilots. We both got our pilot's license, and we flew as much as our money would allow. Herb and I put a large aeronautical map up on our wall and put push pins to identify all the airports that we had flown to. White ones were his, red ones were mine and both of us were silver. It was a real race to see who would have the most. I don't remember who won, but we must have had over fifty of them when we moved on. Herb got married, had a couple of fine boys, Adam and Brian (Baby A an baby B, as he liked to say), and we eventually lost touch. Herb was truly the finest friend I've ever had. He was fun, loyal and engaging. We were brothers. I was looking for him on "My Space" when I learned of his passing. It saddens me so much that I never saw him again. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Allen Barseth

While working in Reno with Western Airlines, there were these guys from San Francisco with much higher senority who transferred in! Herb was one of these guys. We became friends immediately. Herb was so easy to talk to and helped me with my new job. Later when Herb and my now husband Rolf, learned they had both come over from Germany on the same ship, they immediately bonded.

Later, we found ourselves working with Herb again in Portland. It was so nice to see that friendly smile again welcoming us and ready to show us around.

Diann, Adam & Brian, we will always keep these fond memories and the fun times we had together! We love you all.