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Title: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: computerworks on March 26, 2020, 10:36:39 PM
My heartfelt gratitude to the hundreds of SAAC friends from all over the world who sent messages of sympathy and condolences on the recent loss of my wife, Angela. My family thanks you all for the kind words.
Losing my best friend of over 50 years was a shock and gut punch. Internal organ failure came quickly and unexpectedly... there is some comfort in knowing she did not suffer a long illness.

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She was my car buddy going back to the 60's... changing my spark plugs when I raced my first GT350. She tolerated my shenanigans over the decades... letting me store car parts in the spare bedroom... 
Angela loved going to the SAAC Conventions and loved the Concours Judging as her favorite.
We traveled the world together and indulged each other in fulfilling our dreams. We celebrated our 50th anniversary in Italy last year. Her present to me was renting the Autodrome in Modena to let me thrash a race-prepped Ferrari around the track. Truly...my best friend.
Again, sincere thanks.
My message: No one promises you tomorrow. Live for today and give a hug to your own best friend.
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: 683760 on March 27, 2020, 09:49:00 AM
My Condolences to you and your family.  God Bless.
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: Sixx7shelby on March 27, 2020, 09:52:56 AM
Very sorry for your loss, my condolences.
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 27, 2020, 10:30:55 AM
My condolences to you and the family. The last time I saw Angela was at SAAC35, she is the one who told me your drink of choice was a Diet Coke. Again, sorry for your losses.

With much Respect,
Earl J Castillo
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: propayne on March 27, 2020, 10:47:42 AM
I just can't imagine - brought tears to my eyes.

The only true currency is time.

I hope you can begin to heal.

- Phillip
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: gt350cs on March 27, 2020, 10:50:21 AM
Ron,

In November of this year my wife and I will celebrate 50 years of marriage. She too has always been there for me in all aspects of my life from family, career, church, friends and of course cars.

She is actually the one that got me on the road to having more than one Shelby. Our second Shelby addition was chosen by her and from there two others added. Fortunately we bought when they were just used cars and not as an investment.

I cannot imagine the loss that I would feel if I were to lose her. This past year she took a bad fall and broke her shoulder and it has been stressful seeing her long recovery. It has helped me to appreciate even more everything that she has been contributing to our relationship all of these years.

My prayers to you at this time of sorrow and may your memories carry you through this painful journey. I am sure that I speak for many on these forums who appreciate your commitment to the community.

Dennis
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: Side-Oilers on March 27, 2020, 01:04:39 PM
Ron,
Very sorry to hear of your loss.  My condolences and best wishes to you and your family.
Van
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on March 27, 2020, 02:00:01 PM
I just can't imagine your loss. Stay safe and hope to see you at a future SAAC event
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: BGlover67 on March 27, 2020, 07:56:18 PM
God Bless Ron.
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: 557 on March 27, 2020, 07:59:41 PM
Condolences...
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: GT350Lad on March 27, 2020, 09:06:05 PM
Your post was touching Ron and I hope you can recover mate. My deepest condolences. I took your advice and held my wife tight this Morning
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: QuickSilverShelby on March 28, 2020, 10:50:28 AM
My sincere condolences.

QSS


Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: texas swede on March 28, 2020, 10:56:11 AM
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Me and my wife Aila send our deepest condolences.
Texas Swede
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: mlplunkett on March 28, 2020, 02:56:03 PM
Really sorry for your loss. Most of us feel blessed if our wives will simply tolerate our auto obsession. Sounds like yours was one of the rare breed that actually joined your obsession.
Mickey
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: dblbarrel on March 28, 2020, 04:43:26 PM
Ron, terribly sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences.

Tim
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: sfm5 on March 28, 2020, 06:36:37 PM
Sincere condolences to you & your family.
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: Tig65gs on March 28, 2020, 09:05:20 PM
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and the family. Tig
Title: Re: Sincere thanks to all my SAAC friends…
Post by: oldcanuck on March 29, 2020, 09:27:50 AM
Sincere condolences....