Bond Bickford Springer

Bond Bickford Springer was born on June 13, 1983 in Fort Lauderdale Florida to John Anthony Springer and Leigh Bickford Springer. Tragically, he departed this world June 4, 2016 in Chester, South Carolina as a result of injuries sustained in a skydiving accident.

Bond grew up in Boca Raton, Florida, graduated from Boca Raton High School in 2002, and from Florida Atlantic University in 2008 with a degree in Business Administration. Bond lived life on his terms. His work included everything from internet sales and car restoration to skydive instruction; as it allowed him to pursue his passion for travel and skydiving. He got serious about skydiving in 2009, earning his USPA A license, D license, USPA Coach rating, and tandem rating. Bond logged over 1000 jumps, he was an avid wingsuit flyer and swooper, and was known in the air as 007. In addition, he earned his Captains License and enjoyed boating and fishing. His passion for travel took him to France, England, Brazil, Panama and Puerto Rico and his dream was to continue to travel the globe, while driving his vintage BMW and skydiving around the world.

Bond’s infectious smile and glowing demeanor went hand in hand with his passion for thrilling sports: scuba diving, go-carting, body building, drag racing, skiing, snowboarding and especially skydiving. He loved good food, grilling, dark chocolate, cars, ladies and practical jokes. Bond never met a buffet that he did not like. He was a loving son, a playful brother, an easy-going dad, and the most generous friend one could ask for. If you needed help moving or were ever stranded on the side of the road Bond was your man.

Bond is survived by his daughter of 3 years, Madisyn Barletta; his mother, Leigh Springer; his father, John Springer; his sisters Brighton, Breiland, and Kennedy Springer; and his brothers Sterling and Price Springer. Blue Skies Bond! We love you and miss you every day but the view up there must be amazing so please save us all a good seat!