<VV> [fastvair] Re: John Fitch, Hurricane Sandy

[George Jones]

Bob,

I couldn't have said it better myself! I had the good fortune of spending
some time with John on the dinner cruise at the DC convention. What an
amazing guy! Like a lot of the old timers, I found myself wishing for an
audio recorder to capture every word of our, admittedly, one sided
conversation. From the discussion of his flying days in the war, to the
thoughts behind the Phoenix, we've lost a true American HERO and a great
innovator.

John will be sorely missed by a lot of people, and I'm proud to be one of
them.

George
On Oct 31, 2012 11:15 PM, "Vairtec Corporation" <vairtec at optonline.net>
wrote:
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> Brett wrote:
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> >Brian O. and Bob Marlow, is this true?
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> Brett (and everyone), yes, sadly, the reports appear to be true. I
> say "appear" because Hurricane Sandy has cut me off from the
> world. No power, no heat, no light, no water, and no Internet except
> for a smartphone, and cell phone service is spotty.
>
> Gasoline shortages -- had to cut back on running the generator --
> along with shortages of perishable foods. Both my business and Sue's
> employer are closed. For us, no work equals no pay.
>
> But we got off lightly, really. There is tremendous damaged along
> the NJ coastline. Sue and I consider ourselves fortunate. Physical
> damage was limited to our roof.
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> At the moment I cannot speak for Brian but I suspect that he is
> suffering the same effects of Hurricane Sandy as am I. Brian last
> saw John in August, John's health was not good at the time but he was
> determined to make it to the Vintage Festival at Lime Rock a few
> weeks later (to meet up with old friend Sir Stirling Moss) and he did so.
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> The passing of John Fitch is deeply saddening, but does not come as a
> surprise to those of us who knew him. What a fabulous life. What
> outstanding service to his country. What selflessness in
> contributions to highway and racing safety.
>
> What a gentleman.
>
> --Bob
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