Tributes Fly In For 'SkyKing' Richard 'Beebo' Russell

Chris Menahan
InformationLiberation
Aug. 12, 2018

Richard "Beebo" Russell, aka "SkyKing," has become a cult hero.

Russell was the ground service agent for Horizon Airlines who stole a commercial airplane from Sea-Tac International Airport on Friday night.

Instead of ramming into a building, Russell did a barrel roll. After seemingly running out of gas, Russell crashed his plane into a remote island in Puget Sound.

Tributes are flying in celebrating his final flight as a "revolt against the modern world."

Hits you right in the feels...

This was left in the comments of the tribute song above:

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— C. Finstock ✈️ (@offensivecoach) August 12, 2018

Thank you Rich, very cool! pic.twitter.com/y1w66wVzi3
— Otoadya Yamaguchi (@DrHirohito) August 12, 2018

Seems #SkyKing Richard Russell would have really loved all the tribute videos... pic.twitter.com/Y7YAbqkdwe
— sha(refollow)🌲✈labeouf (@bestsharia) August 11, 2018

Based #WhiteGuy steals a plane and does a barrel roll before crashing.
Jokes about not being able to be hired anywhere due to being White.
Does aerial aerobatics til he crashed.
His name is #RichardRussell.
He is The #SkyKing. pic.twitter.com/J5hfAw6qOc
— Bidding for POTUS 46 🇺🇸 Wayne Lambright (@lambright2020) August 11, 2018

When the walls of modern progressivism are closing in and you decide to just fly away. RIP #SkyKing Rich pic.twitter.com/NJdr1HmxRB
— SkyKing Swig (@OldRowSwig) August 11, 2018

That pilot? His name was #RichardRussel. He was the reaction. He was the revolt against the modern world. And I love him unconditionally. I identify with his final act of defiance. It was art, imitating life. The king is dead. Long live #SkyKing ✈️
— Charlize Cheval 🦄 (@Charlize_Cheval) August 11, 2018

Rest In Peace Skyking pic.twitter.com/QM7lgTGcGa
— David (@david_thegreat) August 11, 2018

You pulled off the barrel roll like a legend. Rest in Peace, Richard Russell. #SeaTac #SkyKing pic.twitter.com/af3CdtkQGL
— ✈️ Lilith Lovett ✈️ (@LilithLovett) August 11, 2018

Rest in peace, SkyKing.

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