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Dec 23, 2010 | 09:21 PM

#61

Railroadman

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From: Rochester NY

St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26

Thinking of you and your family. You are not alone.

Dec 23, 2010 | 10:58 PM

#62

kimmer

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From: SF bay area C.A.

C4 of the Year Finalist

I am sorry, his wealth of knowledge will be missed.

Dec 24, 2010 | 01:15 AM

#63

Marv02

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From: California City Ca

So sorry to hear about your dad.

Dec 24, 2010 | 02:51 AM

#64

captcorvette

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From: Dubai

I too was one of the recipients of your father's sage advice. He will be missed on this side of the world also. Ryan please take consolation in the fact that you have the kind of relationship with your father that many of us did not and never could develop. That is worth so very much. There is a song by Mike and the Mechanics that sums up the feelings many of your father and my generation experienced with our fathers because of different sentiments and ideas that society put on us and our fathers. Many of us envy your relationship with Jake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dec 24, 2010 | 07:30 AM

#65

mseven

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From: The Motor City

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Your father was a proud man and very proud of you and your accomplishment. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Dec 24, 2010 | 07:36 AM

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blackozvet

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From: Adelaide South Australia

that is really sad, your father has helped me out before,
he always seems to chime in with good technical advice and certainly knew his stuff !

Dec 24, 2010 | 08:14 AM

#67

blue94

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From: Richmond VA

I am sorry to hear about your father, he was always willing to help when he could. Hopefully someone will be able to pay it forward with your build.

Dec 24, 2010 | 08:21 AM

#68

Muffin

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From: Merritt Ils Fl

Ryan, sorry to hear about Jake. Prayers for all. Wish you were closer so I could finish what he started. I am sure someone will step up.

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Dec 24, 2010 | 08:45 AM

#69

darrylg

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My condolences to you, Ryan.

Dec 24, 2010 | 09:03 AM

#70

C4fan

Melting Slicks

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From: Oklahoma City OK

St. Jude '10

It's always sad to loose one of our Corvette brothers and especially when it's someone who has given so much time helping others. Prayers for your family.

Dec 24, 2010 | 03:17 PM

#71

88BlackZ-51

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Ryan.

I just discovered this thread right now! I spoke to your father a few times, and have enjoyed reading his posts because of his passion.

I am deeply sorry, and I truly mean that from my heart.

Your father will be missed among the C4 guys!

Rick.

Dec 24, 2010 | 03:39 PM

#72

87 rag

Drifting

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From: Port McNicoll Ontario

I never know what to say in times like this.

Terrible terrible news.
Ryan, your father will be missed by many.

Good luck with your build.

Dec 24, 2010 | 04:22 PM

#73

tpi 421 vette

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From: S.L.C. UT

Sorry to hear about your Dad. He was sharp guy.

Dec 24, 2010 | 05:32 PM

#74

desertmike1

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From: Palmdale CA

Ryan,

I too would like to extend my deepest Condolences, to you, and your family...

This comes as very sad news for the Corvette Forum indeed.

He will be missed....

mike

Dec 24, 2010 | 05:35 PM

#75

VetteMed

Le Mans Master

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From: Merritt Island, FL

My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. I know it must be very difficult, but at least you will have your vette as a permanent reminder of your Dad. He'll be riding shotgun every time you take that vette out.