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Posted by: racerbvd Apr 25 2006, 09:16 PM

One of our 914 brothers is nearing the end with his battle (5 year) cancer. He is currently in Hospice, but may be going home soon to finish his battle. This guy is a huge 914 guy, and owns many cars and tons of parts, but what can you do to help, send pictures of your 914 car/projects with a note about them and what ever. Phil is a certified 914 nut, who now is stuck in bed, so your notes & 914 pics will go a long way to fuel his Porsche desires and fill his days. He can't get up to check his PC, so snail is best. Phil has never met a stranger with a 914, so please help make his remaining time pass. PM me for the addy. Phil loves looking at 914 pictures & old stories!!!

TIA


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Posted by: jasons Apr 25 2006, 10:46 PM

Posted by: jasons Apr 26 2006, 12:37 PM

Again....

Posted by: racerbvd Apr 26 2006, 12:42 PM

We have a good start guys, and Phil is going home today, where he will be able to look out the window and see his 914s. Please keep the PMs coming and get the pictures & notes flowing!!

Please help keep this on top!!

Byron

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Apr 26 2006, 01:36 PM

Posted by: racerbvd Apr 26 2006, 10:33 PM

Please keep the PMs coming guys & start sending the pix & notes!!


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Posted by: racerbvd Apr 27 2006, 09:36 AM

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Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 27 2006, 10:06 AM

your a good friend for him. Cancer sux, I lost a step mom and a co-worker to it.

Posted by: racerbvd Apr 28 2006, 03:03 PM

Thanks, he has been a good friend & 914 mentor for 20 years. I lost my Grandmother to cancer 3 years ago, and was there the full time, yes, it is very rough, but one has to rise to be there for those who have been there for us.

His postings here prove that he was here for everyone Most active in 914Club Garage
( 192 posts / 92% of this member's active posts )


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Posted by: racerbvd Apr 29 2006, 12:52 PM

Thanks guys, keep the notes & pix coming

Posted by: Qarl Apr 29 2006, 01:57 PM

Phil drove down from Jax one Saturday and helped me drop my 1.8 from my current project car!

Too bad he had was wearing a Ferrari shirt. I made sure to get lots of grease on it.

Phil is a truly nice 914 nut and has accumulated tons of neat 914 stuff.

Phil and I also met up at Brumos' Octoberfest one year.



Here's to better health, Phil!



If he can get online... lots of pics at http://www.my914-6.com

Posted by: racerbvd Apr 29 2006, 02:15 PM

Karl,
Print that picture and a few others and send a note to Phil. He loves opening mail!!!

Posted by: fin Apr 29 2006, 08:04 PM

Phil,

Pick up a copy of "Winter Morning Walks: 100 postcards to Jim Morrison" by Ted Kooser. Ted's the current Poet Laureate and he wrote those 100 poets to his friend while going through Chemo. He lives on a farm in Nebraska, so the poems are about simple things in life. And try Lance Armstrong's book too.

Lance's book helped alot when I went through Chemo three years ago. Ted's book helps now.

I'll PM you too.

Keep looking up,

Ned

Posted by: racerbvd Apr 30 2006, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the info Ned, I have another friend currently on chemo to pass this along to too.

Posted by: Gint Apr 30 2006, 12:28 PM

PM sent...

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Posted by: BMXerror Apr 30 2006, 07:02 PM

this deserves a

Posted by: nynone4 May 1 2006, 07:54 PM

Back up to the top. Sent you a PM Byron.

Posted by: racerbvd May 2 2006, 11:24 AM

Thanks guys!! I was there when Phil opened Jason's note and picture, he loved it!! Thanks Again, And thanks to Rick for the 8X10 prints, he looked at them all day Sat trying to figure out what engine is in it. Please keep the notes & pix coming. As soon as I can figure out how to get pictures off my new phone, I'll post them.

Posted by: racerbvd May 2 2006, 08:56 PM

Sorry for the poor pix, new camera phone

Phil yesterday checking his mail


Bed set up so he can see his pride & joy:D


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Posted by: Qarl May 2 2006, 09:51 PM

Hey guys!

Print a couple of pics of your restorations, your engine project, anything and send some snailmail to Phil.

Phil is the true definition of a 914 nut and can use some mail to keep his mind off of things.

Think of the time you "waste" on 914club, and devote 10 minutes of that time and write Phil a letter.

You don't even have to know Phil or have ever met him. Phil doesn't care. He already knows you... he's a 914 maniac like all of us!

Just PM or e-mail Racerbvd for his snail mail address and he'll send it to you.

As far as I understand, Phil isn't on the computer, so you need to break out a pen and paper, or type something in your word processor.

Thanks!

I know Phil will appreciate hearing from the 914 community!

Qarl

Posted by: jonwatts May 3 2006, 09:10 AM

If you think this club is about more than just the cars you have Phil to thank for it. He is one of the forefathers that showed us all how to be a community.

Posted by: URY914 May 3 2006, 09:18 AM

A little more info on Phil. The owner of Brumos offered to sell him the silver 916 years ago and he didn't have the money. They wanted 10k or something stupid like that for it.

PM sent..

Paul

Posted by: TROJANMAN May 3 2006, 10:26 AM

address please........

Posted by: racerbvd May 3 2006, 10:56 AM

Karl is correct, these letters & pix really mean a lot to him, so please keep them coming.

Thanks Again,

Byron

Posted by: Qarl May 3 2006, 06:05 PM

I sent my letter off today (with 19 photos).

What about you???

Posted by: TROJANMAN May 4 2006, 10:09 AM

typed my letter this morning, and i am having my assistant run some color photos for me off of my computer.

Posted by: rick 918-S May 4 2006, 11:37 AM

Posted by: racerbvd May 4 2006, 03:31 PM

Thanks guys, Phil didn't get any pictures or notes yesterday, and there was a very noticeable difference in his mood, these little notes & pictures really do help him have a better day, his cancer is terminal, he isn't going to get better, so all that we can do is make what time he has left comfortable, so please take a few minutes to write a note about your 914 and send a few pix, this really does help him a lot.




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Posted by: Lou W May 4 2006, 08:21 PM

Thanks for sending me his address, I will send something out tomorrow.

Posted by: bd1308 May 4 2006, 08:24 PM

pm me the addy...

I've got one hell of a story for him.

I'm going to call it, "Three Engines, One Man and Two Years: An Epic of one 914 Owner's Frustration"

b

Posted by: racerbvd May 5 2006, 09:18 AM

Thanks Guys and you sir have a PM

Posted by: morphenspectra May 5 2006, 11:22 PM

I'll be sending him something.

Posted by: racerbvd May 7 2006, 09:26 PM

Watched the GP with Phil today and he showed me the pix you guys have been sending, he is very proud of them, and Karl, your project looks a lot like mine What pinball machine is that?? Please guys, keep the pix & notes coming, you may not relize how much this is helping him. He did have a fall the other night and hurt his back, so your pix are helping take his mind off the pain Rick, he really is enjoying your pix. Phil love to look at the pix and figure out what parts are what is stock (again Rick, Phil had a great time trying to figure out your engine shot, he called me when he opened your package to have me come up and help him figure out what you are running

Thanks Again,
Byron


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Posted by: racerx7 May 7 2006, 10:02 PM

I have an old 914 pillow from my x-wife. It must be from around 1990 I
am guessing. Would he like that or this that just too much cluter?

http://www.laserpoint.net/914.jpg

Posted by: racerbvd May 7 2006, 10:49 PM

I sent you a PM, He would love it, he has trouble with pillows, and needs one under his back since he fell on Thurs, and this would be great for his spirit!!
Thanks Byron

Posted by: rick 918-S May 8 2006, 06:56 AM

Posted by: racerx7 May 8 2006, 02:53 PM

Shipped this morning. They said it should be there 2-3 days.

Posted by: racerbvd May 8 2006, 03:07 PM

Thanks Racerx7,

Phil isn't doing very well right now, the tumor on his brain may have grown, his memory is really bad now, and the out look doesn't look good
Phil got a few more of your note & pictures today and that did lift his spirits, so please, lets keep these going, and I saw in another threat, that one of our 914 brothers out of Cali has gone to Iraq, we should send him some notes too.

Thanks again guys, this really means alot to Liz & I


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Posted by: root May 8 2006, 03:31 PM

I just read your post about Phil. Please send me his address, I would like to contribute some photo's and a couple of one liners to help bring up his spirits!
Thanks Rod (root) Rowland

Posted by: Qarl May 8 2006, 03:42 PM

Bump!

Please help.

Posted by: racerbvd May 8 2006, 09:19 PM

Thanks, I PMed you. You know, it is funny that something so simple to most of us can really mean so much to someone. Please keep them coming, the sand is running out and I want to make sure that Phil has as many positive thoughts to keep his mind busy as posible, and your note and pictures do that.

Those who know Phil, know his love for 914s started when he bought his 1st brand new one back in the 70s

Posted by: bd1308 May 8 2006, 09:22 PM

I'll get something out in the mail tomorrow.

b

Posted by: pib May 8 2006, 09:46 PM

Please PM me his address.
Thanks
-Pete

Posted by: Qarl May 9 2006, 09:21 AM

Bump to the top.

Please send a note and photo to Phil before it is too late.

As stated before, you don' t even have to have known him... He's a 914 fanatic and that's all that matters.

It's a small investment... a piece of paper, a stamp, a few photos and 5-10 minutes of your time... that will mean SOOOOO much to someone in need.

We've pulled together as a 914 community in the past for great causes. This is another cause worthy of our attention.

Regards,

Qarl

Posted by: jasons May 9 2006, 10:14 AM

Seriously, it took me 10 minutes and a stamp.

Posted by: racerbvd May 9 2006, 01:17 PM

Thanks Jason & Root!!!!!

Posted by: elwood-914 May 9 2006, 01:20 PM

Pm me his address and I will get something in the mail to him.....

Posted by: Qarl May 10 2006, 12:55 PM

Bump!

Byron, how's Phil today?

Did any more letters arrive?

Regards,

Qarl

Posted by: philinjax May 10 2006, 01:00 PM

Hello 94teeners!

This is Phil's wife, Liz. Phil has gotten something in the mail from you nearly every day for about a week and now looks forward to mail call. Byron brought over a cork board today for all the pictures. I can see that pretty soon he will have a very nice, very large collection of 914 photos! You are a great group of people and you have warmed my heart and made Phil's days a lot brighter.

Thanks,

Liz

P.S. Here he is today with Byron opening Sean's 914 pillow. Thanks Sean!

Posted by: Qarl May 10 2006, 01:17 PM

Woohoo! I am glad we can help.

Lix, if you can every now and then please keep us posted on Phil. We're all thinking of him.

Regards,

Qarl

Posted by: racerbvd May 16 2006, 07:46 PM

Hi guys, please keep the note & pix comming??

Posted by: seanery May 16 2006, 07:51 PM

what's his address?

Posted by: racerbvd May 18 2006, 12:47 PM

Please keep them coming guys!!!


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Posted by: hcdmueller May 18 2006, 12:58 PM

Can you PM me his address. I will get some pics in the mail tomorrow morning.
Thanks,
Chris

Posted by: Qarl May 18 2006, 01:36 PM

I received a nice thank you card from Phil's wife Liz.

She says that cards, letters, and photos are really helping to keep Phil's mind occupied.

Keep 'em coming.

Thanks.

Karl

Posted by: KaptKaos May 18 2006, 01:46 PM

Same here.

Keep them coming fellas!!

Posted by: racerbvd May 19 2006, 05:02 PM

You have a PM sir!!!

Thanks again!!


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Posted by: ein 6er May 19 2006, 06:04 PM

MAN!!! so sorry to hear phil is ill. he seemed to being holding up well at the brumos swapmeet. what a great 914 guy!!! thanks byron for helping out and keeping us posted. please pm me his addy.

Posted by: racerbvd May 19 2006, 09:09 PM

You have it!! You did know that he had double lung surgery over the summer before the swap meet didn't you. The took out the lower half of his left lung and 5 nods out of the right. And Phil went to the mountains to go hiking that fall

Phil isn't doing very well right now, he is very confused as the tumors grow in his brain, so please keep the pictures & notes coming to him as he really looks forward to opening the mail and seeing everyones projects!!! Anyone who has met Phil can tell you, there is no one more into 914s than him or more willing to help ANYONE with a 914. Please help make these days better for him with notes & pix!!! We are putting the pix on a cork board so he can see all of them and still hold each picture to look closely to see your mods


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Posted by: Flat VW May 22 2006, 02:47 PM

Posted by: racerbvd May 24 2006, 02:03 PM

Please keep the notes & pix coming guys!!

Posted by: racerbvd May 25 2006, 07:09 PM

Posted by: itsa914 May 25 2006, 07:48 PM

Phil should get a package from me tomorrow or Saturday.

Posted by: dlo914 May 26 2006, 04:45 AM

got an address to where i can send Phil something? if so PM me it. thanks!

Posted by: philinjax May 26 2006, 07:57 PM

Check out what Phil got in the mail today from itsa914!!! Thanks Garold! He loved the picture and the pin. He had a good day today and enjoyed a nice long visit from Byron. The packages are really appreciated; keep them coming!

Thanks!

Phil's wife, Liz

Posted by: racerbvd May 26 2006, 08:15 PM

You have mail sir!!

Thanks very much!!

Byron

Posted by: racerbvd May 28 2006, 11:10 AM

Spent yesterday afternoon watching the Tangarine racining DVD & Parade DVD with Phil, he really enjoyed them. I'm on the way back to watch some more racing with him. Thanks GUYS!!!

Posted by: itsa914 May 30 2006, 01:43 PM

Glad he liked it. I wish I could do more. Give Phil my best.

Keep the cards & letters coming guys

Posted by: philinjax Jun 1 2006, 08:06 PM

Phil received more mail this week! Thanks guys!

Also - guess who payed a visit yesterday. Thanks Byron!

Liz

Posted by: racerbvd Jun 3 2006, 11:30 AM

A pic of Phil in better days doing what he loves to do best!!

Posted by: racerbvd Jun 6 2006, 09:14 AM

Now, with a heavy heart, Phil left us about 10 last night 6/5/06 and I really want to thank all of the 914 community for the letters & pictures you sent him, it really did mean a lot to him and his loving wive Liz:(

Gods Speed to a great friend.

Posted by: KaptKaos Jun 6 2006, 09:27 AM

So sorry to hear that Byron. Our thoughts and prayers are with Phil and his family.

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 6 2006, 09:45 AM

^Phil^ You have great presence here and beyond. We will learn from your life and passing. Thank you.

Posted by: jasons Jun 6 2006, 09:51 AM

I've not looked forward to that update. I'm glad we could help out. I have my own personal experiences with Cancer and it sucks.

It was easy for us to send notes. You did the hard part, standing by a friend.

Posted by: Qarl Jun 7 2006, 06:49 AM

RIP Phil...

Posted by: URY914 Jun 7 2006, 06:54 AM

I'm so sorry. I had photos I was sending him this week.

Good bye friend.

Paul

Posted by: bd1308 Jun 7 2006, 08:18 AM

I'm sorry too. I've lost two people to cancer in the last year, its not fun.

Phil looked like a very likeable and friendly person to deal with.

I was planning on sending him my rust-o-ration pics as soon as they were done.

May God Bless him and keep him safe.

b

Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 7 2006, 08:35 AM

Sorry to hear this...you're a good friend Byron.

I've actualy been avoiding this thread, I wanted to send a note but could never get with it, it was just too upsetting.

I'm soon to be losing my older brother to cancer.

Posted by: URY914 Jun 7 2006, 11:23 AM

Byron,

Starting this letter and photo project was a great thing for you to do for Phil.

You're a good man.

Paul

Posted by: fitsbain Jun 7 2006, 07:48 PM

Good luck to his family.

It's no fun to loose a loved one or a friend.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jun 7 2006, 08:02 PM

I too have been avoiding this thread, as it hits a little close to home. My Grandfather went in for his second surgery today to remove cancerous tissue from his liver. Its 10, and I have not gotten any call backs from either my Aunt or my grand monther. I have not descided if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Hopefully, they have just not checked thier voice mail.

Zach

Posted by: ein 6er Jun 8 2006, 06:38 AM

this is VERY sad news. my deepest sympathies go out to liz and families.

i bought a few small parts from phil at the last brumos swapmeet, so a little piece of his spirit will still be in a teener.

you will be missed phil!!

THANKS byron for all you've done for phil and to all those who had him in their thoughts.

doug

Posted by: Gint Jun 8 2006, 07:39 AM

Phil was a tremendous asset to the 914 community. I still have saved emails from him from the rennlist days. He will be greatly missed.

Posted by: racerbvd Jun 8 2006, 07:53 AM

Thanks Doug and everyone else. Doug, your pix came on Monday with another package, but he didn't feel up to opening his mail, so Liz & I opened it on Tues, and being a car that I know and a friend I don't see often enough, it brought us both a much needed smile, so thanks again. Phil gave me quite the to-do list, from helping set up his wake (Liz & I are stilling trying to figure a date that works for everyone) finish up the 914 he was building for Liz, have his hot rod (the one that really got Phil rolling) restored for his son and lastly, sell off the rest of Phil's 20 plus year collection 914s & parts. Even with the insurance, I'm sure there will be some big bills and Phil's wishes were for me to sell off everything but the two cars above for Liz.

Once again, thanks to every one who helped make Phil's last month a happier one.

Posted by: racerbvd Jun 11 2006, 06:08 PM

Well, a few of local PCAers got together at Hooters as we use to do to have a few beers in honor of our friend who left us. Phil's wife Liz joined us and is doing well, and so on. Some of you have PMed me about where to send flowers or if there was a fund that Phil really liked and supported, well, that would be the Humane Society, that is the one organization that Phil, very quietly always made donations as next to 914s, animals have always been close to his heart. We had a portrait for Liz and gave that to her on Friday as well. Some time in July, we will be holding a wake for Phil, and all of his friends are invited, I'll keep you updated as it comes together.
I would once again like to thank every one for all you did to help make Phil's last days a bit more cheerful, you guys are great!!