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Tentative services planned for Amanda Franklin
Posted: 05.30.2011 at 11:25 AM
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According to Kyle Franklin on a blog created in his wife’s honor, services for Amanda Franklin are tentatively being planned for Monday June 6, Tuesday June 7 or Wednesday June 8 in Fayetteville, AR.

Kyle and Amanda Franklin were the featured act at the 2011 Air Fiesta show in Brownsville held in March.

Kyle was the pilot as Amanda did stunts on top of a plane.

Massive engine failure reportedly caused the plane to crash.

Amanda suffered burns on 60-percent of her body.

She reportedly died Friday night after her husband decided to take her off life support.

He cited very little progress in her recovery.

According to the blog, anyone associated with the Airshow or Warbird community who would like to participate in a mass fly over at Amanda's grave site service in Arkansas is invited to do so.

Qualifications are you must hold a S.A.C card or F.A.S.T card or the families must approve you.

If you are interested in flying, contact Matt Younkin at 479-283-1288 or email to Younkinair@aol.com.

Air Fiesta Brownsville is also fundraising to help Kyle Franklin with living and medical expenses.

They will host an event at the Air Fiesta Show grounds, located next to the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport June 4, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

There will be food, drinks, games for children, live bands and more.

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