I met Fred about 2 weeks after I moved to Key West. I was waiting tables at a local restaurant and he came in for dinner with his son. He was definitely bigger than life. He came in a couple of weeks later and greeted me by name like he had known me forever. I will miss seeing his biplane in the skies as I make my way around Key West from now on.

My husband and I met Fred one afternoon at PT's 16 or so years ago. He was there with his Air Space Manager and we struck up a conversation, as you do. It was one of those days I like to call, A Slice of (Key Lime Pie) Life . We exchanged ideas,libations and a lot of laughs. Afternoon turned into evening and Fred was a firecracker who had us in stitches. As we reluctantly said our goodbyes he gave us his business card and offered us a Biplane ride. A week later we took him up on his generous offer and had a fun filled,rather heart pounding and thrilling flight. Fred just exuded enthusiasm for flying. It was an experience we still recall with big smiles. Over the years when special friends visited we would treat them to a biplane flight and if we were lucky Fred would be our host with the most. Fred gave his all in those moments in the air with us. It was an honor to be with him on his Biplane's. RIP Fred R. Cabañas.He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones.

Ok, whiners. Hope you're happy now. Freddy, his planes, and his banners have been here far longer than YOU have, obviously. We loved Freddy and we do not love anyone who bashed him. I suggest you complainers just move out of town. You have no clue what this town is all about.

Such a loss. I met him a few years ago and he became an instant friend.

Freddie and I were Key West High School classmates. He was a one of a kind. I saw him and his family only last week at a local restaurant and he was the same old Freddie! God rest his soul and peace to his family and friends! Robert Cintron