[Z06] SAVE THE DATE -- October 30, 2010 -- Z06 Driver Frank Gonzalez Bench Presentation
09-20-2010, 12:10 AM
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SAVE THE DATE -- October 30, 2010 -- Z06 Driver Frank Gonzalez Bench Presentation
Dear Forum Members,
SAVE THE DATE -- OCTOBER 30, 2010
It's been nearly 7 months since Z06 Instructor/Driver Frank Gonzalez passed away. It was touching to see how many stepped up with a combination of prayers, heartfelt words and donations to Frank's Bench fund at the National Corvette Museum (NCM).
As you may recall, with your generosity the goal of raising capital to erect a full bench in Frank's memory was met. After many renditions, Steve Landstra, Adam Boca and I approved the final design 6 weeks ago. A special thank you to GM designer Kirk Benion for his effort in creating the initial design and reworking all the edits.
We will be celebrating Frank's life and how he touched all of us at the NCM on October 30, 2010 midday (12:00pm) when we present the bench to his family. The tribute will be followed by an early afternoon lunch where we will have time to reminisce and recall great moments we had with Frank.
Anybody that would like to attend is welcome and encouraged. All I ask is an RSVP in this thread or PM me so we can make the proper arrangements in terms of attendance.
Previous Threads:
Frank Gonzalez Bench Fund Update
The Start of the Frank Gonzalez Bench Fund
Frank Gonzalez Passes Away
Mike
SAVE THE DATE -- OCTOBER 30, 2010
It's been nearly 7 months since Z06 Instructor/Driver Frank Gonzalez passed away. It was touching to see how many stepped up with a combination of prayers, heartfelt words and donations to Frank's Bench fund at the National Corvette Museum (NCM).
As you may recall, with your generosity the goal of raising capital to erect a full bench in Frank's memory was met. After many renditions, Steve Landstra, Adam Boca and I approved the final design 6 weeks ago. A special thank you to GM designer Kirk Benion for his effort in creating the initial design and reworking all the edits.
We will be celebrating Frank's life and how he touched all of us at the NCM on October 30, 2010 midday (12:00pm) when we present the bench to his family. The tribute will be followed by an early afternoon lunch where we will have time to reminisce and recall great moments we had with Frank.
Anybody that would like to attend is welcome and encouraged. All I ask is an RSVP in this thread or PM me so we can make the proper arrangements in terms of attendance.
Previous Threads:
Frank Gonzalez Bench Fund Update
The Start of the Frank Gonzalez Bench Fund
Frank Gonzalez Passes Away
Mike
09-20-2010, 10:09 PM
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I will be there for sure! I am looking forward to meeting Frank's family and celebrating his life. He was a great guy and has been deeply missed!
09-21-2010, 08:15 AM
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Lainey and I will be arriving on Friday night and will be at the museum on Saturday morning and throughout the day. I am in contact with Frank's wife, Marylou. It's her plan to come with her son and a number of her family members. She is very appreciative of the efforts of all of Frank's friends in the Corvette community to make the bench happen.
I hope a number of us can make it to the bench dedication.
Steve
I hope a number of us can make it to the bench dedication.
Steve
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09-22-2010, 07:45 AM
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09-22-2010, 01:49 PM
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My pleasure Mike.....I know you and Frank were close as well as Steve and Frank....
10-26-2010, 12:32 AM
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Reminder:
All are welcome to celebrate Frank's life this Saturday as we unveil the Bench that so many forum supporters contributed towards!
Mike
All are welcome to celebrate Frank's life this Saturday as we unveil the Bench that so many forum supporters contributed towards!
Mike
10-26-2010, 04:25 PM
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I am leaving Thursday AM to head toward Bowling Green. I can't miss this one. I hope we can get some good pictures for the rest of you folks on the forum who can't come but remember Frank.
Jim
Jim
