This is why I chose not to go to Salem, and several other events lately.....

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Looks great. Congrats on doing such nice work.

 

Hey guys....Steve drove this car tonight....for the first time since 1999. He had an incredible grin on his face. All this on the heels of some bad news from the doctors caring for him today. He is experiencing a bit of a setback, but things could get better for him.
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I am humbled

What beautiful workmanship! Immaculate and a pleasure to look at.
Wishing you well, from afar....

 

Damn near in tears man.It is a blessed thing you have done for a friend.I can honestly say that I know I have only one friend that would do something like that for me if I was sick.

I could only pray that I would be man enough to do what you are doing.May your and your friends days be truly blessed.

 

What an incredible friend and human being you are . The world needs more people like you . God is smiling at you and will reward you one day .

 

My heart is very heavy today as I write the final chapter of this thread....

Well, I finally got most everything Steve wanted taken care of on this car finished and I delivered the car to him on Sunday, November 23. Unfortunately, today I will go visit Steve for the last time at Leavitts funeral home. He lost his battle with liver cancer, 2 years and 10 months after the day his dr. told him he would be blessed to get 9 months.

Steve's wife Linda has displayed the most incredible strength I have seen during all this time. I have known them for 21 years, and Linda has been by his side, totally supportive, and Steve's best friend.

It truely warms my heart to know that Steve has left this precious heirloom to his very deserving, much respected son. Brett truely appreciates his time spent with his father. This car will be in the best hands possible.

My dear friend will be missed by many, family and friends alike.



One of the most ironic twists to this story is that another very dear friend of mine, Bob Armstrong actually beat liver cancer almost exactly ten years ago. Bob met Steve and gave him great hope that beating this tough disease was possible, and he was living proof. Bob was found dead on the floor next to his treadmill early sunday morning after suffering a massive heart attack.... Almost exactly 24 hours after Steve's departure. Amazingly enough, I will be visiting both of them at the same funeral home, a mere day apart.

Kind of makes all of our economic and social issues seem a bit less urgent, doesn't it?

 

John, so sorry to hear of such a rough week/weekend. My prayers are with Steve's family, and with you and yours in the lost of your job.

 

Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friends, your friendship and help in making their lives enjoyable thru those difficult times for them is what makes you a special person. The world would be a much nicer place if everyone could do something or spend time with those who need help like you did for them.
Sorry to hear of the job loss as well but I'm sure and will pray for you that a better day is just around the corner.
Thoughts and prayers to their families and you.
Jeff

 

John, our prayers are with you.

 

John...Sorry to hear of the loss of your two close friends. Your unwavering loyality and service to them is an expression of your character. Close friends are hard to come by in todays world. My deepest sympathy. I wish you nothing but the best in the future. Jim

 

This story really touches my heart. May God bless you for your friendship and love for your friend! Prayers said to the Almighty that He may provide strength, peace, and comfort to all of Steve's family and all friends as well as Bob's.

 

Sorry for your loss.

Your a good man John...a loyal friend.