R.I.P. Torch (Don)
04-20-2013, 07:37 PM
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Thank You Donald for being a corvetteforum member. I was glad when Bowling Green brought back your color. I also enjoyed the posts especially the eagles. 
04-20-2013, 07:38 PM
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Donald quietly passed away in his sleep March 2. The cause of death was related to heart disease. I am still in shock and this is very hard to type to you all. Donald enjoyed the forum so much. He was always telling me about the stuff you all were talking about and showing me the pictures.
Debra
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Sorry for your loss, Donald will be missed.
04-20-2013, 07:39 PM
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I am so very sorry to hear of this.
I had the pleasure to get to know Don, to ride with him in TORCH over the backcountry of his beloved state of Alaska, and to meet his family. Don was an old-school man that many looked up to, and I have utmost respect for him.
RIP my friend. It was an honor to know you, sir.
I had the pleasure to get to know Don, to ride with him in TORCH over the backcountry of his beloved state of Alaska, and to meet his family. Don was an old-school man that many looked up to, and I have utmost respect for him.
RIP my friend. It was an honor to know you, sir.
04-20-2013, 07:48 PM
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This is terrible news. I always enjoyed reading about his adventures and seeing the beautiful pictures. You will be missed Torch.My deepest sympathies go out to his family.
04-20-2013, 07:54 PM
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You will be so, do deeply missed Don. You were a wonderful person, and spending time you in Fairbanks was one of the highlights of the trip - squeezing into the back seat of a tiny 50 year old plane, and realizing that flying in something that small was a hell of a lot better than flying in a commercial liner (this coming from someone who's terrified of flying) - hanging on and grinning ear to ear as we weaved through the trees above the heads of the moose below.....the rainbow above the lake at 2am and then hitting the bar at 3am (when it was still light out) for a couple brews after flying. You were an amazing person.....
My deepest condolences go out to his entire family....
Fly on good friend....
My deepest condolences go out to his entire family....
Fly on good friend....
04-20-2013, 08:04 PM
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Sincere condolences to Debra and the family.
He was always there with a kind word and an interesting story about the Alaska he loved. Through those stories, we were able to vicariously enjoy his flying, hunting and fishing adventures.
Farewell Don. We lost you much too soon, but will always remember your friendship. 
He was always there with a kind word and an interesting story about the Alaska he loved. Through those stories, we were able to vicariously enjoy his flying, hunting and fishing adventures.
Farewell Don. We lost you much too soon, but will always remember your friendship.
