I hate this !!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Central Florida
Sometimes we can be so wrapped up in our own daily grind we forget just how fragile life really is, then something like this happens and reminds us all. Prayers for him and his family and especially his wife.
You are a good friend pounder to help him out.
God bless
You are a good friend pounder to help him out.
God bless
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Morristown New Jersey
Oldtimer
Sorry for your friend, Pounder. Very tough situation. Lost a member of our club a few months ago in a similar fashion. He had just got a new c7 a few months before, and his wife offered it to club members, but who wants to cash in on a misfortune like that?
Burning Brakes
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From: Bakersfield CA
Friendships can develop without ever meeting someone in person. In this case, you share a common passion for Corvettes. This forum is a family in a sense and it is never easy to contemplate losing a friend or family member. The unfortunate part is that it is inevitable. The only thing you can control is how you interact and generate memories with whom you care about.
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1/4 mile/AutoX
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From: Buffalo Texas
From a purely practical side, I would suggest that he sell it when he sees no further personal use for it. It will be hard for a wife or friend to sell it without knowing all the details of the car. And it might later cause more painful memories for his wife, than selling it now and knowing he helped select a new home for it.
Like others, sorry for the bad news.
Like others, sorry for the bad news.
we will be talking !!!
Burning Brakes
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From: Canton MI
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
From a purely practical side, I would suggest that he sell it when he sees no further personal use for it. It will be hard for a wife or friend to sell it without knowing all the details of the car. And it might later cause more painful memories for his wife, than selling it now and knowing he helped select a new home for it.
Like others, sorry for the bad news.
Like others, sorry for the bad news.
Sorry to hear 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Brighton MI
Lost my best friend from high school 8 years ago...diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer in April...gone in August. He was 42.
Lost my Mom to cancer when I was 18...she was 50.
Cancer sux.
Lost my Mom to cancer when I was 18...she was 50.
Cancer sux.
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From: Plantation Florida USAF(Retired) 1966-1990
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My friend here, David Shiel has just informed me that he has Terminal Cancer. As of now he says he is feeling OK, and is going to do some traveling. When he passes his wife will be selling his Vette, he asked me to to help with that. I guess at this point it's wait and see when ???? I say friend without meeting him but though this Forum I feel as we can get close to people without meeting them. So very Sorry to hear this news, my best to his wife and family. I am not very good with stuff like this, sorry if my wording is not correct !!!
It's so heart breaking, when I got the news. No how you feel.
Safety Car
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From: Birmingham Al
Corvettes bring us together friendships keeps us together.. If you got friends with Corvettes ( MAKE ) time go have some fun with them share some smiles good times never know what tomorrow will bring.. I see way too many people just too busy to have a good time , got to cut the grass got to work got to do what ? stop go have some fun . Hope your forum friend had some good times in the end that's what we have to look back on ,nobody looks back on cutting the grass.. Pray for a cure .
Racer
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From: Central MA
Prayers for your buddy. Hopefully with the support of friends and family he enjoys life to it's fullest. I lost my father to brain cancer when I was 16 and an older sister sometime later and remember how difficult that was. Best wishes to you and your friend!
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Summerville South Carolina
It is a very sweet car
in all respects. I told her to sell it to a Vette lover like me. Fired her up( the car) this AM am and smiled from ear to ear! Will fire her up tonight. May as well go out with a big grin!
Drifting
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From: Summerville South Carolina
Drifting
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From: Summerville South Carolina
Yep
Dave
Drifting
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From: Summerville South Carolina
HEY GUYS- Cannabis OIL
Anyone know anything about it?
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Melting Slicks
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From: USA
My prayers go out to David and his family, friends. As a ordained minister I have seen a lot of families go through this.
I do believe that in all things God is in control and will comfort and keep David and his family through this time.
In His service Vincent
I do believe that in all things God is in control and will comfort and keep David and his family through this time.
In His service Vincent
Melting Slicks
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From: jefferson texas
Thinking of flying out to California for a few days then back to SC to begin a 3 month Cannabis Oil protocol. Not expecting a miracle cure , but hundreds have remarkedd about great symptom relief and extended life. Again, not in denial and not swayed by miracle cure claims! What is 8 grand. Can lose that in Vegas in 15 minutes!
Anyone know anything about it?
Anyone know anything about it?
Melting Slicks
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From: the island of misfit toys
Thinking of flying out to California for a few days then back to SC to begin a 3 month Cannabis Oil protocol. Not expecting a miracle cure , but hundreds have remarkedd about great symptom relief and extended life. Again, not in denial and not swayed by miracle cure claims! What is 8 grand. Can lose that in Vegas in 15 minutes!
Anyone know anything about it?
Anyone know anything about it?
Please keep us posted.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Calabash, NC
Damn cancer
Dave - sounds like you are up for a fight - I certainly hope you prevail. You and your family are in my prayers.
Your wife has picked a good man in Paul to help out with the car - but in the mean time drive it like you stole it.
Bob
Dave - sounds like you are up for a fight - I certainly hope you prevail. You and your family are in my prayers.
Your wife has picked a good man in Paul to help out with the car - but in the mean time drive it like you stole it.
Bob