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Kentennis
Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 865 Location: Hudson, Fl
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:04 pm Post subject: Sandy. |
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Been a while. Has anybody heard from, or have info on Sandy? He's hdd a very rough go and I wish there was something we could do to alleviate his struggles. The man is a dynamo of courage. |
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Tom S.
Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 264 Location: Farmington, MN
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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I just tried calling him and there was no answer. _________________ Tom S.
'85 ASC Coupe #607910--sold and crushed RIP
'95 SVT Cobra--sold
'89 Oregon State Police SSP Mustang--sold
'86 LX 5.0 Coupe--sold |
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Tom S.
Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 264 Location: Farmington, MN
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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I just got off the phone with Sandy's wife Karen and she's allowed me to post an update.
Sandy is under hospice care at home. It sounds like he won't be taking any phone calls. She's been in touch with Mike Negus as well and maybe he can add to this. I've known Sandy since 1988 and even though I sold my McL in 1995 we remained friends. I've missed the old Sandy for quite some time and I'm going to miss Sandy for a very long time. _________________ Tom S.
'85 ASC Coupe #607910--sold and crushed RIP
'95 SVT Cobra--sold
'89 Oregon State Police SSP Mustang--sold
'86 LX 5.0 Coupe--sold |
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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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I sent an email yesterday asking if he can take a call.
It went to Sandy's account (cigarsandy), I think she is watching it.
I don't have any more information.
-Mike _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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shelbyscarab
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 1009 Location: The Buckeye State
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Oh no. That doesn't sound good.
Hopefully somehow he'll surprise us all and show up here with another tale of his perseverance in getting thru another tough time.
_________________ 1988 ASC McLaren #688 |
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knsstang
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 197 Location: Detroit, Michigan
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:57 am Post subject: |
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Sandy has a vast amount of McClaren knowledge in his head. He would always chime in with 2 pages worth of words for a simple question... He will chime in again.
My prayers are with you Sandy... _________________ 1989 Royal Gold Metallic #095 (225Hp)
2016 Kawasaki ZX14R (199.9Hp) (26,200 miles)
2013 Kia Optima (275Hp)
2012 GMC Yukon Denali (403Hp) |
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86ASCCoupe20
Joined: 31 May 2010 Posts: 225 Location: New hampshire
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Damn, I never met Sandy but this still brings a tear to my eyes. I hope he can pull through. Prayers coming and God Bless him and his family. _________________ Stan
1986 ASC Mclaren coupe #20 of 114.
Black with gray interior and stripes.
65,227 miles. Pop up sunroof car.
302 5 speed. |
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Tom S.
Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 264 Location: Farmington, MN
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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There won't be any pulling through. Sorry. _________________ Tom S.
'85 ASC Coupe #607910--sold and crushed RIP
'95 SVT Cobra--sold
'89 Oregon State Police SSP Mustang--sold
'86 LX 5.0 Coupe--sold |
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Kentennis
Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 865 Location: Hudson, Fl
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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He has fought a long, and very hard battle. Many of us would have given up long ago. Sandy hasn't yet, but when you see the word, 'Hospice' it's just a matter of time. God Bless Hospice, His last days will be comfortable and his pain will be gone. Forever. Wish I was closer. We could have on helluva funeral procession! |
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shelbyscarab
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 1009 Location: The Buckeye State
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Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="Kentennis"]..........Sandy hasn't yet, but when you see the word, 'Hospice' it's just a matter of time. God Bless Hospice, His last days will be comfortable and his pain will be gone. Forever. ........quote]
I know, thats pretty much what that means.
It's unfortunate that we couldn't manage to get a large gathering of us to meet somewhere with all of our cars, he would've been thrilled to see a dozen or more ASCs all together. (And I would've been thrilled to meet Sandy to put a face with the voice I've heard over the phone). He would've been going over all of our cars with a fine tooth comb looking for variations in production - I and others brought up getting together a few times but Sandy wasn't able due to his health, and it was difficult for everyone else to drive to New Jersey.
Would've been awesome to see like 25 or more ASCs all together. _________________ 1988 ASC McLaren #688 |
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plumkrazy
Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 1126 Location: Ann Arbor Michigan
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Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe do a tribute run to the ASC factory in honor of Sandy, The sooner the better and send him the pictures. |
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Kendal Coker
Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 63 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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I have never met him in person but I have traded e-mails and post on the board. I consider him a friend and am proud to know him. Best wishes to him and his family. _________________ Kendal Coker |
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tfs2121
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 1823 Location: Commerce, MI
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Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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I am speechless... I had grown so close to sandy over the years. I once told him he was like a father to me. For the longest time I was the youngest member on here or the yahoo groups. I have been talking to sandy on the phone or through emails since September 2003. I feel so bad for his son matthew and wife Karen. I know I will miss him so much and all of his knowledge and not just of ASC cars but on life too. I have said many mi sheberach prayers for you my friend and mentor. Sending love to sandy and his family from his friend in Detroit.
Peter Shear _________________ ~Peter
1985 ASC McLaren Coupe |
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Tom S.
Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 264 Location: Farmington, MN
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Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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I just got a call from Karen, I'm extremely sorry to have to report of Sandy's passing.
I never thought I'd have to do this. He's been a great friend to me and I'll never forget the conversations we've had over the years. God Bless Sandy and provide your comfort to Karen and Matthew. _________________ Tom S.
'85 ASC Coupe #607910--sold and crushed RIP
'95 SVT Cobra--sold
'89 Oregon State Police SSP Mustang--sold
'86 LX 5.0 Coupe--sold |
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tfs2121
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 1823 Location: Commerce, MI
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Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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Oh my
RIP sandy I will miss you. _________________ ~Peter
1985 ASC McLaren Coupe |
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