He went on to graduate from the University of South Carolina in 1988 with a Bachelors degree in Finance. He loved his hometown school and often found ways to show his support, such as his flyover at the Yellow Jacket stadium to kick off the start of each football season. High School, he wore lucky number 23 as a cornerback for the Yellow Jackets. Greg was a 1984 graduate of North Augusta Sr. High School where he played both football and was a member of the golf team, holding the low score for the Patriots. This loss is being felt throughout the aviation community but its also being felt by many in the town he grew up in. Greg was very passionate and loyal to his family and friends. He loved his family, and he has always been a tried and true friend to many. He believed in the principles this country were founded on and was a very patriotic individual.” However, his family and friends will be quick to tell you that Greg was way more than just a pilot who entertained hundreds of thousands in Airshows throughout the United States. Outside of Gregs large circle of family and friends, most knew Greg as an accomplished Aerobatic Airshow Pilot. He was greatly loved by these friends and family. A beloved husband to Ginger Fox Connell, he also had a great circle of friends. Greg was blessed with a wonderful family that supported him. We wish we could respond to each of you individually with our heart felt thanks for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers.įor those that did not know Greg personally, he was loved by many.
The show will have roughly 40 planes, re-enactments, fireworks, food and fun, according to Hovanec.From our family, please know that we have felt the love and warmth during such a private time.
So it’s just a good thing, keep in remembrance of them,” he added. All those guys, from all the wars, all our veterans, they’ve just done so much, and just can’t let their history, their stories die, fade away. The plane will now be on display at the 2021 Warbirds Over Monroe show but won't take to the skies.īut just being at the show is an honor Busse said. So, Busse and another friend bought the plane from his estate to keep investing in the labor of love. Which is now Warbirds Over Monroe,” Busse explained. He had it shipped over here, and he restored it to kind of start the Warriors and Warbirds, at the time, air show. “It was bought by actually Bob Russell in Germany. The plane he is showing, a German Focke-Wulf 149D, was carefully restored over 10 years to its 1962 heyday by a previous owner. However, he emphasized the event is outside and will have plenty of space to social distance for guests concerned about COVID-19.įor Cody Busse, he’s just excited to show off a plane with a long history at the show.īusse grew up going to airshows and fell in love with the industry and its history. Hovanec said he’s thrilled to have the airshow back this year, and he hopes it gives people a sense of returning to normal. “This event doesn’t make any money, this is kind of a give back for the city for our Veterans Day celebration,” said Director Pete Hovanec. If you prepurchase tickets online, there is a slight discount. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for kids ages 12 to 18 and $5 for veterans.
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