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Post by 944buzz on Dec 17, 2009 19:23:58 GMT -5
Hi Guys, I spent a few hours with JT today and I wish I had good news.
He has not been eating and is losing weight rapidly. He has no appetite and gets sick when he does manage to put something in his body.
I don't know exactly what his time line is but he is approaching the finish line.
If you have anything you want to say to him get it done.
His wifes name is Pat and they can be reached at 805-237-1991
Charlie
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Post by 944buzz on Dec 17, 2009 19:34:16 GMT -5
P.S.
For those of you that have stayed in touch with JT please know that he really enjoyed hearing from you.
His time is short and we are extended family to him.
We went down to his garage today and he sat in his car for the last time. It was all he could do and had to take a nap afterwards.
Give him a call when you get a chance.
Thanks,
Charlie
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Post by mervtheswerve on Dec 18, 2009 14:49:48 GMT -5
Very very bad news.
I will phone Pat and see if its ok to visit tomorrow.
Swerve
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Post by 944buzz on Dec 18, 2009 16:19:52 GMT -5
Thanks Swerve!!
wish I had time to visit with you and the mermaid.
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Post by mervtheswerve on Dec 28, 2009 9:52:32 GMT -5
Never got to see JT. Pat said they were having a rough day and it was not really convenient, so I just asked that she tell him we called, and we moved on.
Looking forward to seeing his car at the track with you behind the wheel. Not sure how much racing I will do early this year - lots of work, but not a lot of spare $$$.
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Post by mervtheswerve on Dec 28, 2009 18:54:45 GMT -5
Just read the POC bulletin. Not much to say really, other than that at least he is not in pain any more.
Thoughts go out to his family.
Swerve
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Post by Capt Squid on Dec 29, 2009 0:26:51 GMT -5
I called John after Charlie posted that he was not doing well. We talked about the Vegas race where his rear stub axle broke and his rear wheel shot across the track. We all pitched in and changed the axle assembly. In true 944 fashion, John beat all of us in the race the next day.
He will be missed.
Jim Richmond
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Post by my908 on Dec 29, 2009 0:41:29 GMT -5
We talked about the Vegas race where his rear stub axle broke and his rear wheel shot across the track. We all pitched in and changed the axle assembly. In true 944 fashion, John beat all of us in the race the next day. That is the example that I use when I tell friends and family about the camraderie in the 944 racing. John drove the wheel off his car, and we all helped him put his car together so that he could beat us the next day. We couldn't have been any happier for him. He was a great racer and mentor on many things, most of which are off the track. He will always be remembered. David |
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Post by 944buzz on Dec 30, 2009 0:38:33 GMT -5
Thank you to all who made the effort to contact JT. Pat told me JT really appreciated your thoughts even if he did not get to speak to you personally. Pat made sure to tell him if any of us contacted him and he was not able to speak with you. He was only awake a few hours a day towards the end.
JT's car wil be on the track next year. I purchased the car the last time I saw him. It was weighing very heavy on his mind about having to leave his wife to sell it. He told me he would be proud to have me own/drive it. I will do my best to fill his shoes on the track. I don't think I could ever fill his shoes off track.
I will miss you my friend.
Charlie
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Post by hkate on Jan 2, 2010 16:19:32 GMT -5
John will be missed. He was one of my first instructors at WSIR. Charlie I think you picked up the second day's duties on Sunday when we went off in T9. At Laguna Seca John saved my weekend by showing up with a used alternator. He was always happy to help and show me the ropes. I really appreciated that. I, too, was unable to connect with John. Everytime I called he was sleeping. But Pat told me she passed along the messages. She also was happy that all of the John's racing buddies were calling. That meant a lot to him. Charlie it's great that you bought his car from him. That was a very kind thing to do.
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Post by bradicus on Jan 8, 2010 23:21:21 GMT -5
I really will miss John.
He treated me as a friend 5 min after I met him.
We have lost a true Champion.
I wish I got to know him better.
I regret this extremely.
Brad
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Post by 944buzz on Jan 11, 2010 12:30:35 GMT -5
JT and I talked about the POC group often. He really missed all of you guys. We were family to him.
He is a true Champion and a great guy.
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