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Posted by: So.Cal.914 Aug 4 2007, 09:04 AM

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Posted by: azbill Aug 4 2007, 09:38 AM

I am so sorry to read this post. I have not had the oppertunity to meet Howard. But I have read many of his posts and like so many here I feel like I know people that I have never met in person. I will miss his humor and his sage advice about insurance matters. Howard, may God keep you near his hart and let you rest in peace. You have left the world a better place.

Bill Shaffer

Posted by: computers4kids Aug 4 2007, 09:42 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you Howard and your family. I will always remember you.
Mark

Posted by: Rotary'14 Aug 4 2007, 09:42 AM

Farewell Howie,, I only met ya a few times, but in those times we had a good laugh. I know you will be missed..
-Rob

Posted by: plymouth37 Aug 4 2007, 10:15 AM

What a terrible loss, Howard you will be missed dearly.
Dana.

Posted by: lotus_65 Aug 4 2007, 10:17 AM

adios, amigo.

i heard there are some nice twisties up there...

Posted by: kwales Aug 4 2007, 11:09 AM

We are all on this earth for a time

And in the end, we are known by our legacy.

A man’s legacy is who he is and what he did. A man’s legacy affects many, good and bad.

Howard, while we have never met, you have left a wide legacy of good that has touched many. Thank you for being you and doing what you did.

To the family, remember him for his good. Use what he taught you and never forget. Teach his goodness to your kids, and the world will be a better place.

Goodby, and may there always be teeners, good times, beer, and rubber hoses to find and sell.

Ken

Posted by: skline Aug 4 2007, 11:13 AM

I met Howard in 04 on the way to the WCC. He came and knocked on my window to wake us up at the meet up place. From then on it was a laugh a minute the rest of the weekend. Then when he got together with Alison Baker, the laughs got even harder and more abundant. He offered to let me drive his car on the way up to the WCC and then let me drive it at the AX since I did not have my car with me. He has attended and contributed to our community more than almost anyone I know. Invited me into his home, came to my home, partied with all of us locals and was always ready to go for a drive. He is what we all wish to be. I know some of the other people here are even closer to him and will be torn emotionally by this more than any can think.

Howard, You will now and always be my inspiration and I for one, will miss you.

Good bye my friend, Via Con Dios

And say hi to my Dad for me would ya?

Posted by: Lou W Aug 4 2007, 11:31 AM

I am so sorry to hear this. I'm going to miss Howard, he was a great guy.

My prayers continue for his family.

Posted by: plas76targa Aug 4 2007, 11:34 AM

Awwwww Man! Not sure what to reply here. I'm shocked. I met Howard at WCC05. Had a brief conversation, I wasn't as fortunate as others to hang out with him but have enjoyed his posts since then. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, and to all of us who knew him or knew of him.

Posted by: ThinAir Aug 4 2007, 12:22 PM

Howard passed away this morning. (http://z8.invisionfree.com/ClubNARP/index.php?showtopic=2359

He's going to be dearly missed. There have been lots of tears here. No eloquent words to offer, just that we've lost another good one.

Posted by: Gustl Aug 4 2007, 12:42 PM

I'm really down

I never met Howard in person, but sometimes we had a lot of nice mailings behind the public stage here.
I will miss him ...

RIP

Posted by: Ferg Aug 4 2007, 12:51 PM

Wow, I'm at a loss.

Things will never be the same without him. I'm glad to have known him.

Godspeed Howard

Ferg

Posted by: hwgunner Aug 4 2007, 01:13 PM

My Condolences to the family.

Posted by: bondo Aug 4 2007, 01:50 PM

Dammit. I've been keeping quiet because so many folks here know him much better than I, but I've been reading the threads for updates several times a day. This sad news caught me by surprise because I had been sending so many positive thoughts his way that I had grown to expect him to pull through.

I think I'm still a bit in denial.

Posted by: StratPlayer Aug 4 2007, 02:21 PM

Oh my, I'm laying in my hospital bed after having colon surgery and tears came to my eyes after reading this. This is a great loss to our community. My heart is very heavy at this time. My condolences to the family and all of howards close friends. I'm very glad to have had the opportunity to meet howard at the RRC in Moab. Good bye Howard..

Posted by: morph Aug 4 2007, 02:31 PM

I am sorry to see him go.
i had hoped he would make it .
i can only wish the best for his family and his close friends
james
& family

Posted by: mikelsr Aug 4 2007, 02:42 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. Our condolences go out to Howard's family. Our prayers are with you.

Posted by: neo914-6 Aug 4 2007, 02:52 PM

Howard,

Thank you for your exceptional support and humor for the 914 community. You had many gifts and I was glad to have met you at WCC04. It's hard to believe our conversation a few weeks ago would be the last one...

Posted by: markb Aug 4 2007, 03:11 PM

We've lost one of our best here today. I feel privileged to have met him.
Howard, you will be missed.

Posted by: jim912928 Aug 4 2007, 03:21 PM

Raise a glass to one who has touched so many...Howard has left a good mark on this part of life's journey. Celebrate his life!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 4 2007, 03:47 PM

Thank You Howard. Godspeed.

Posted by: McMark Aug 4 2007, 04:04 PM

Horrible news. It's a sad time in our world.

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 4 2007, 04:33 PM

QUOTE(McMark @ Aug 4 2007, 02:04 PM)

Horrible news. It's a sad time in our world.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 4 2007, 04:33 PM

been a while since i dropped a tear.

howard, my man, you will be missed more than you know. from the time i met you at canters deli for the pre wcc meeting... and the times you invited us over to your house, and the many cool places we have been together.... you are a riot, a brother, and a great friend.

Drive on, and godspeed bro.

AA

Posted by: rktmn247 Aug 4 2007, 05:01 PM

My prayers and condolences go out to Howard's family. When I read of this earlier I had no words. So I fired up my 914 and went for a half hour drive to think about life. I feel a little cheated that I never had the opportunity to meet a man so many in this community hold in such high regard. From his posts on these boards I believe I would have also felt the same way. I hope his journey has many twisties.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Aug 4 2007, 05:27 PM

I didn't write this... but it fits.... It's called "Afterimage" by Rush:


Afterimage


Suddenly, you were gone
From all the lives you left your mark upon

I remember
How we talked and drank into the misty dawn
I hear the voices

We ran by the water on the wet summer lawn
I see the footprints
I remember

I feel the way you would
I feel the way you would

Tried to believe but you know it's no good
This is something that just can't be understood

I remember
The shouts of joy skiing fast through the woods
I hear the echoes

I learned your love for life,
I feel the way that you would
I feel your presence
I remember

I feel the way you would
This just can't be understood...


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Godspeed Howard...

May your road be smooth and twisty,
Your 914 full of gas and running strongly,
And your jackstands no where in site.

Posted by: fiid Aug 4 2007, 05:37 PM

Rest in peace, Howard. I'm sad we never met .

Our thoughts and condolances to all his family & friends.

Posted by: euro911 Aug 4 2007, 05:38 PM

We are deeply saddened. My wife and I were closely keeping our eyes on Howie's progress and hoping for full recovery. It appeared that his condition was improving daily ... then I awoke to read this very disturbing news. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and numerous friends here.

It has been our pleasure and an honor to know Howard. We will miss him very much ... especially his wonderfully humorous attitude towards life. I know a lot of you will miss him too ...

Howard recently assisted us in acquiring a 914 for my wife. This morning, she officially 'named' her little car ... 'Howard'


I actually lost two good friends this week ... Melanie, a gal who could easily be Howard's counterpart (relating to attitude towards life, just the other gender) , and Howard

Two uniquely funny people who coincidentally passed due to the same condition ... hope to God the 'comes in threes' thing just isn't true.



Hope we meet again some day 'Uncle Howie' ...

Posted by: orthobiz Aug 4 2007, 05:39 PM

I am also deeply saddened by the loss of a great 914 advocate and friend to many here. I never knew or met Howard but I am heartened by how he has touched so many.

Perhaps someone (an administrator? a best friend?) can write a few words about his life, his contributions and save it as a nailed post. I came here long after the passing of Lapuwali and although I have checked the info in that memorial section many times, I have not found anything else about the man.

Maybe a nailed post about Howard would somehow fit in the Lapuwali section, a brief memorial and future reminder about the "fallen teeners." For after all, Howard is about the spirit of the car and should remain part of the spirit of this, my favorite, site!

Paul

Posted by: watsonrx13 Aug 4 2007, 05:49 PM

I too am at a loss of words....

God speed Howard....

Please accept my condolences to Howard's family and friends... he will be missed by many...

-- Rob

Posted by: BMXerror Aug 4 2007, 06:12 PM

Mark D.

Posted by: smj Aug 4 2007, 06:13 PM

Very sorry to hear this, and I will keep Howard's family in my thoughts. I definitely feel I've missed out as I never had the privilege of meeting the man in person.

Posted by: xitspd Aug 4 2007, 06:34 PM

To Howie's Family,

Thank you for sharing him with us! Among those who stand, do not sit; among those who sit, do not stand. Among those who laugh, do not weep; among those who weep, do not laugh.

With deepest respect,

Daniel E Callicott

Posted by: KELTY360 Aug 4 2007, 06:36 PM

Sadly, I never met the man, but I feel like I knew him well. His humor, wit and irreverence set a standard for this group that means no one takes themselves too seriously and the best thing anyone can do is help out a fellow teener.

I'll miss hearing about the scheduling of Services for Our Lady of Mulholland. A pity he'll never use that AAA card again.

Go in peace Howard.

Posted by: majkos Aug 4 2007, 06:38 PM

Dang.

Total lost for words, but Howard is................ well Howard!
A very unique man whom warms everybody presence with his aura.

He'll be miss, but not forgotten

Posted by: Bleyseng Aug 4 2007, 06:47 PM

I am really sorry to hear the bad news about Howard and his turn for the worse.

I met Howard at WCC04 and spent quite a bit of time with him then. Jeroen, Monique, myself and Howard hung out a bunch and swapped cars so us long distance drivers had a 914 to drive in instead of the rental cars. So we all got a good dose of Howard's non-stop humor and he rode along on the trip along the coast....great fun.

A true loss to the community in general!

Posted by: Tom Aug 4 2007, 06:53 PM

Sorry to hear about Howard. I also am one of the many who only knew Howard from his posts here and others saying how he was always helping someone in need. Go in Peace Howard, you will never be forgotten by your many friends here.
Tom

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 4 2007, 07:26 PM

Wow,
Ive only met howard a couple of times, had some chats with him, But always had a good time!

Howard was definately one of the highlights of the 914 community!

My family will miss him much!

Im still in shock...

Posted by: SGB Aug 4 2007, 07:47 PM

I never met Howard, but I knew him here.

That I feel such a deep loss is testament to his capacity to reach the marrow.
That was a good man, and that means he made the world better.

Posted by: roadster fan Aug 4 2007, 09:32 PM

Wow. I never got to meet Howard. About a month ago, I arrived home after a difficult day at work and logged onto the "World" and opened a 'cold one'. The first post I see is from Howard with a link to a video he had posted to YouTube.

That video made my whole day! Twistys in a 914, set to some of the best music ever, sipping a frosty beverage.

Thank you Howard for fixing my day and thank you for touching the lives of so many.

Here is the link to the videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoolRqzEm_I. Join me in remembering his life with the video and a

God Speed Howard, and may God bless your family

Jim

Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 4 2007, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(roadster fan @ Aug 4 2007, 08:32 PM)

Wow. I never got to meet Howard. About a month ago, I arrived home after a difficult day at work and logged onto the "World" and opened a 'cold one'. The first post I see is from Howard with a link to a video he had posted to YouTube.

That video made my whole day! Twistys in a 914, set to some of the best music ever, sipping a frosty beverage.

Thank you Howard for fixing my day and thank you for touching the lives of so many.

Here is the link to the videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoolRqzEm_I. Join me in remembering his life with the video and a

God Speed Howard, and may God bless your family

Jim

Posted by: Doug Leggins Aug 4 2007, 10:14 PM

My condolences.

Godspeed Howard

Posted by: Chuck Aug 4 2007, 10:22 PM

My prayers for your family. Godspeed. May heaven afford you plenty of and

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 4 2007, 10:41 PM

rest easy.

k

Posted by: will Aug 4 2007, 10:43 PM

I am very sadden to hear about this today. I've only met Howard recently at the Big Bear run we just had. I am completely lost for words as I am in shock at this moment.

..................... ... . . ... .....my condolences........

Posted by: bottomend Aug 4 2007, 10:56 PM

Met him a few times at Joe Sharps and once at Leemons. He had a great rasp in his voice. I always thought he should've done cartoons or something. I'll remember him for that voice...

Posted by: seanery Aug 4 2007, 11:27 PM

I always thought I'd get to meet Howard in person, maybe even share a few beverages.

This place won't be the same without you, Howard. Rest In Peace.

Posted by: boxstr Aug 4 2007, 11:49 PM

Howard was a true friend..I will miss you.
Craig

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 4 2007, 11:53 PM

A heavy heart, and a tearful eye. I met Howard a very few times and in those brief moments I was made to feel welcome and happy. A truly great man has passed...too soon

Posted by: dekman Aug 5 2007, 12:10 AM

Beautiful thoughts and sentiments............will post date and location for the wake/memorial most likely at Howards House in Westlake Village, CA when I have the info.


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Posted by: brer Aug 5 2007, 12:15 AM

Be Fast Howard.

Posted by: carreraguy Aug 5 2007, 12:56 AM

My thoughts are with his family in their time of grief, my sincere condolences.
I met Howard at the WCC05 (which he organized and he did a great job at). He always had a big smile on his face, a bounce to his step and an infectious "why not" attitude. The 914 community has lost a great supporter and I know we've all lost a great friend.

Posted by: Carl Aug 5 2007, 01:24 AM

Howie,
Thanks for the smiles. Thanks for the friendly voice. We'll miss you.

Carl

Posted by: pfierb Aug 5 2007, 04:28 AM

Life is such a fragile thing.Never met the man but felt as if I knew him.

Peace Howard

Posted by: spare time toys Aug 5 2007, 07:08 AM

If I may use the words of Bob Hope. "Thanks for the memories" I never had the privelage of a face to face but did get lots of good advice.

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Aug 5 2007, 07:13 AM

R.I.P..........and good luck to his family. The loss is heavy right now but each day gets a tiny bit better.

Posted by: DNHunt Aug 5 2007, 08:10 AM

I only talked to him once in person at a chinese restaurant at dinner 1 night during WCC 04 but, many times his wit put a smile on my face. I am thankful I had the opportunity to enjoy his humor and I will miss him for sure.

I will pray for his family. Somehow I have this vision of Howard looking over his new digs up there and having some joke he really wants to tell. I suspect when I get there the door prepared for Howie gonna have a crowd in it and as you go by there's gonna be a lot laughs. Lighten them up up there Howard. Heaven will never be the same.

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 5 2007, 08:24 AM

that dinner had completely slipped my mind. watching howard work the matre'de (sp) when 25 people showed up without a single reservation, getting a private room, and hammering down the cost per head, was a thing of beauty.

k

Posted by: plymouth37 Aug 5 2007, 10:49 AM

Here is to all the great times Howard has brought to this group. I am really going to miss him.

Posted by: shaggy Aug 5 2007, 10:52 AM

i only met Howard once.

i think it was the route 66 trip.
my girlfriend went to the dinner that happened in prescott.
it was nice i finally got to meet some of the people i had only heard about.
we were all sitting at one large table.

i ordered my prime rib rare, as i always do, and because of this it was the first to appear at the table.
after setting it down in front of me the waiter asked if i would like creamy horse radish with it.
at that point Howard leans over from a few chairs down from me and says something to the effect of,"that steak dosent need horse radise; it needs a good veterinarian."

over a year later i still think of that line and laugh to myself every time i order anything rare.

its sad to see such a respected and loved member of this community leave us, but at times thats how it goes and we have very little control over it.
-jim unthank

Posted by: scotty b Aug 5 2007, 12:50 PM

Damn.........last I checked in all, was well and he seemed to be doing great......damn........... His hose will always be in my heart

Posted by: aircooledboy Aug 5 2007, 01:39 PM

Hmmmmm.

Checking in from out of town on a borrowed computer just to make sure Howard was continuing in the right direction. hmmm. . . .

I never met Howard in person, but I am reminded of the time a guy from callifornia offerd me an engine he had when mine blew up unexpectedly. Only a really great guy would do something like that for someone he had never met. I feel shortchanged for never having the chance to meet that guy in person.

Enjoy the finest twisties there are my man.

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Aug 5 2007, 04:16 PM

This is very sad news indeed.

it bothers me that I can't remember IF I met Howard, I'm pretty sure I did, I just don't remember. I'm sure many of you would say, "if you met Howard, you wouldn't forget".

while you're UP there.... find a cure for rust!


Rest In Peace Howard.

Posted by: 70Sixter Aug 5 2007, 05:04 PM

May God bless Howard's family and friends at this awful time. I never knew him and can only hope to have had a small part of the impact he seems to have had.

RIP Howard. May you never know jackstands or rust again. And may God reward you for the positive impact on this world.

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Aug 5 2007, 05:40 PM

God Bless Howard's family & friends.

I just returned from vacation & learned this sad news. Never met Howard, but felt like I knew him from his postings on 914-World.

Tom
Happyness is not a goal, Happness is the Journey!!! Howard you will always be remembered by 914-World.

Posted by: Lawrence Aug 5 2007, 06:06 PM

Damn... this sucks. Such a huge loss to our community.

Prayers go out to his loved ones.

Posted by: r_towle Aug 5 2007, 06:41 PM

God Bless Howard's family & friends.

KTF Howard

Rich

Posted by: draperjojo Aug 5 2007, 06:41 PM

He will be missed. What a sense of humor!!! Life is fragile!

Posted by: sendjonathanmail Aug 5 2007, 06:48 PM

rest in peace howard, praying for his family -JON

Posted by: Dr. Roger Aug 5 2007, 07:23 PM

Wow, a lot can happen in one weekend.

Howard exemplified that "Dance like no one's looking" saying...

Dance like no one is watching,
love like you'll never be hurt,
sing like no one is listening,
live like it's heaven on earth,
and fart like you're the only one in the elevator.
~work like you don't need the money.
~ drive like somebody's chasing you.
~ pray like you're falling from the balcony.
~ grin like you just got laid.
~ watch WWF like it was real.
~ pay your taxes like you are fearful of prison sex.
~ show pride like you don't still live with your parents.
~ reboot like Windows could work.


I'll miss him.

Sincerely,
Roger Grubb

Posted by: jgara962 Aug 5 2007, 07:45 PM

I'm sorry to hear the news. Howard will be missed by everyone and was a great asset to the 914 community.

Posted by: BKLA Aug 5 2007, 09:42 PM

I just got back from a Porsche Club DE day... logged in and saw the news...

I only knew Howard through the club/world scene ... I always loved his posts and his sense of humor.

My most sincere condolences to his friends and family.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Aug 5 2007, 09:45 PM

It sounds like there will be a gathering for Howard on Saturday at the Family's house. I will post more details when they are known.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Aug 5 2007, 10:03 PM

Two of my memories: Howard arriving at GAF in Venture, and the last day I got to see him, at El Toro AX.

My deepest condolences to Howards family,

Jim


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Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Aug 5 2007, 11:19 PM

2006 GAF in Ventura is where I met Howard, and the last time I saw him.
Eternal cheers and BBQ jeers for the one and only Howard


Rust in peace

Posted by: rdauenhauer Aug 6 2007, 12:24 AM

Im agast.
Here Ive been mostly outta touch thinking ive got it rough...

Howie you were a Jewel Im glad to have crossed your path ..

Peace

Posted by: Chris Julian Aug 6 2007, 01:52 AM

Very Sad News.

I'd been off the site for months and just got the e-mail from felix.

At first I didn't recognize the name then it hit me and my heart dropped. I only met Howard a couple of times and was amazed when I found out later that his daughter had dated an old friend of mine year's earlier. We joked about it later and I felt connected to him from that point on. Howard ran a great show down in Camarillo for the WWC2005 and even found a way to donate some of the funds to charity. He was a stand up guy. I'll miss you Howard.

Best wishes to his family.

Chris Julian

Posted by: Mrs. K Aug 6 2007, 02:30 AM

I am still numb...............

I did find this great pic of Howard and his wife and daughter from the WCC 05



You will always and forever be in my heart Howie!

Lisa

Posted by: Mueller Aug 6 2007, 03:46 AM

Read about this today....wow, what a shock....

Howard is truely going to be missed, my wife had never meet him yet she talked to him before on the phone when I was going thru some tough times and she was just as upset as I about the news.....our prayers and thoughts go out to his family.

Posted by: tdgray Aug 6 2007, 07:17 AM

I rarely check in over the weekend... I am deeply saddend to see this.

We are all better to have had Howard as an influence however the interaction... web, in-person, on the phone... whatever.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family... he will be sorely missed.

Godspeed Howard

Posted by: rhcb914 Aug 6 2007, 08:08 AM

A great loss to our community.

My thoughs and prayers go out to Howards family.

Posted by: dekman Aug 6 2007, 09:01 AM

"Howard's Farewell Party" will be held at his house this saturday at 11AM in Thousand Oaks, CA. THE Adress is 776 Sunfield Ct., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Just a bunch of his friends getting together to reflect on Howard's life and what he has meant to them..........................


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Posted by: Marty Yeoman Aug 6 2007, 11:12 AM

Bye Bye, Howard. I am glad to have met you.

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Aug 6 2007, 11:21 AM

And here I thought Howard was over the hump...

As another who never got to meet Howard but enjoyed quite a few laughs provided by his wonderful, good-natured sense of humor, I'm gonna really miss the guy.

Howard was one more of those around here I'd hoped to meet and figured I would. This is a real reminder for why it IS important not to put that kind of thing off.

Perhaps the one thing that brightens my thoughts about this guy I knew but didn't know was the videos he kept posting more recently of him driving his 914 on those wonderful roads near his home. Two things: he was living and enjoying "life" the way he liked to using the same tool all of us choose; we can all ride along with him one more time now that he's gone.

pete

Posted by: jhadler Aug 6 2007, 11:39 AM

I haven't checked in recently, and was very saddened to read this.

Godspeed Howard. The wishes expressed here in these days tell how many lives you've enriched while sharing this world with us.

-Josh2


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Posted by: jeeperjohn56 Aug 6 2007, 12:53 PM

I'm sorry to have never meet Howard,my prays go out to the family.He doesn't have to worry no more in this cruel world. God bless John

Posted by: Toast Aug 6 2007, 01:23 PM

Howie, I'm going to miss you a bunch. You always gave me such a good laugh.
And helped me withough hessitation anytime I need it.

I am truley honored to have had the opporunity to meet Howard and to have shared the laughs and times with him that I did.

Howard's love for a good drive will be celebrated every time I turn the key.




God bless the Dranow family and all of those who grieve for him now.

Posted by: GTeener Aug 6 2007, 01:27 PM

I too am saddened by this news. I also never got to meet Howard personally, but he has been very supportive and generous with his advice to me over the few years I've been involved in this community. He will be greatly missed.

As part of his tribe, I offer the following mourner's prayer:

Elmaley rachamim shochen bamromim, Hamtzey menucha nechona tachat kantey hashchina, Bemaalot kdoshim uthorim kezohar Harakeea mazhirim, et nishmat Howard Shehalach lolamo, Baavur shenadvoo tzedaka Bad hazkarat nishmato, Bgan ayden thay menuchato, Lachen baal harachamim Yastireyhu Bseter knafav lolamim Vyitzror bitzror hachayim Et nishmato, Adonai hu nachalato, Vyanuach bshalom Al mishkavo, Vnomar Amen.

O God, full of compassion, Thou who dwellest on high! Grant perfect rest beneath the sheltering wings of Thy presence, among the holy and pure who shine as the brightness of the firmament unto the soul of Howard who has gone unto eternity. Lord of mercy, bring him under the cover of Thy wings, and let his soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life. Be thou his possession, and may his repose be peace, Amen.

Posted by: jaminM3 Aug 6 2007, 02:23 PM

I didn't know Howard, but seeing all the people on this forum affected by his passing makes me sad and gives me a feeling that I missed out not knowing him.

Posted by: rleonardccemtp Aug 6 2007, 02:33 PM

......I hear there's no need for Jackstands in heaven.

Vaya Con Dios, Brother.

My condolences to the family and friends of Howard.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 6 2007, 02:44 PM

QUOTE(Toast @ Aug 6 2007, 11:23 AM)

Howie, I'm going to miss you a bunch. You always gave me such a good laugh.
And helped me withough hessitation anytime I need it.

I am truley honored to have had the opporunity to meet Howard and to have shared the laughs and times with him that I did.

Howard's love for a good drive will be celebrated every time I turn the key.




God bless the Dranow family and all of those who grieve for him now.

Posted by: URY914 Aug 6 2007, 08:19 PM

Howard, we never met but I feel such a loss. I cried yesterday in church as I said a prayer for you.

May all your roads be curvy
May your rust be forever neutralized
May your oil leaks be small
And may the memory of you be with us always

Paul

Posted by: scotty b Aug 6 2007, 08:22 PM

QUOTE(Toast @ Aug 6 2007, 11:23 AM)

Howie, I'm going to miss you a bunch. You always gave me such a good laugh.
And helped me withough hessitation anytime I need it.

I am truley honored to have had the opporunity to meet Howard and to have shared the laughs and times with him that I did.

Howard's love for a good drive will be celebrated every time I turn the key.




God bless the Dranow family and all of those who grieve for him now.


Wow...what a tear jerker Nice Toast

Posted by: Twystd1 Aug 6 2007, 09:04 PM

This is a story of cause and effect.

That means Howard is still having a profound and wonderful effect on me.

So Friday evening night I call Joe Sharp to talk to him about how I felt about Howard's condition and then his passing..
I had been in my head for days around this. And thats not my normal way of being.
Ya see... When someone I know dies. I simply go to a grateful spot in my heart for knowing someone as i long as I did and cherish the good memory's. Thats it... then I get on with my life.

Problem is... I couldn't get Howard out of my head. I just kept hurting.
And that was a very different emotion for me. And I knew I had to get out of the pain... And into the joy of who Howard was and the profound effect he had on me.

So I call up Joe Sharp. We chat about Howard, cars, emotions and the regular stuff guys talk about.

He tells me that he and THOMAS are going to the TRE swap meet in Los Angeles Saturday morning. And he asked me to come along.

Thats when the magic started.

I immediately thought I didn't want to go to LA and peruse through parts I don't need and I can't afford. And TRE is a 911 shop.. Not a 914 shop.

Going with my friends to TRE would obviously be a waste of time.

Thats when something in my head said. "Clayton go with the Joe. Have fun"

I freaked when I heard Howards voice in my head and in my heart.

Thats when I knew It was all going to be ok.

So I pick up Thomas and Joe Saturday morning... head up to TRE.... And start looking for goodys.

First thing I see are 2 TYPE IV engines sitting on the ground. I ask the attendant how much he wants for them. he says " How much you offering?"

I say a hundred bucks. As we had to start the haggling somewhere. And I thought if I lowballed the hell out of him... That would be a good place to start. I figured at a hundred bucks an engine... he might go up on his price a little less than usual.

The attendant radios to some guy named Gary and tells him I offer a hundred bucks for the lot... OOOOPss. I meant per engine as a starting price.

Gary radios back... SOLD...!! Two engine for a hundred bucks. A 1.7 and a 2.0 COMPLETE with injection and sheet metal clutch and PP.

I thought I had died and gone to heaven... then I remembered Howard had already done that.. So I didn't need to. Kewl.

Bottom line. Howards had a profound effect on me in life.....
He STILL keeps giving me gifts. AFTER he passes, They just keep on coming.

How I feel and sense Howards passing is now full of joy and fond memory's. He wants me... And us. To live, laugh, love, care about our very unique family. And most of all.... have fun.

So Howard... Thanks one more time for your help.
I'll talk to you later my friend.

Clayton










PS:
You folks have no idea how much I love this place and the NARP board. The people.. The cars. The care. Precious stuff.............

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 09:30 PM

Good one, Clayton

I have been having a time getting over this as well. I get all freakin misty eyed from time to time. Howard did teach me how better to deal with the elderly Maybe that is why I am having some huge luck as of late in the car world. He gets to be with all of us in our daily lives in one aspect of another.

Posted by: rick 918-S Aug 6 2007, 10:14 PM

I haven't posted much about our friend yet but I have his cell # stored in my cell phone. I can't bring myself to delete it. I'll miss you my friend.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 11:09 PM

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Aug 7 2007, 12:14 AM)

I haven't posted much about our friend yet but I have his cell # stored in my cell phone. I can't bring myself to delete it. I'll miss you my friend.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Aug 6 2007, 11:17 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 6 2007, 09:09 PM)

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Aug 7 2007, 12:14 AM)

I haven't posted much about our friend yet but I have his cell # stored in my cell phone. I can't bring myself to delete it. I'll miss you my friend.

That did it, you got me all friggen teared up.

This hurts so much

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 11:18 PM

Posted by: Joe Sharp Aug 6 2007, 11:26 PM

QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Aug 6 2007, 10:17 PM)

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 6 2007, 09:09 PM)

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Aug 7 2007, 12:14 AM)

I haven't posted much about our friend yet but I have his cell # stored in my cell phone. I can't bring myself to delete it. I'll miss you my friend.

That did it, you got me all friggen teared up.

This hurts so much

I just had this conversation with Suzanne today. I did the same thing

Posted by: Toast Aug 7 2007, 02:11 AM

I want to call him so bad.......

"Hey Kiddo."

Posted by: Mac Aug 7 2007, 09:30 AM

Sorry for the delay in posting here, I had to wait for a password recovery email.

Just wanted to voice our group's sense of loss and our well wishes as well, we consider Howard one of ours too...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/12159/message/1186348403

So sorry to hear

Peace, -Mac

Posted by: Rob Ways Aug 7 2007, 12:09 PM

I'm very saddened by this news of Howard. My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and friends.

The loss of a great person leaves you empty at first, but then you find a place where you remember them in a loving, happy, and grateful way. Then, over time you become in your own way... like them.

If Howard leaves us anything, its how to live.

Posted by: WRX914 Aug 7 2007, 02:56 PM

Been away for awhile, and I simply am at a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, I had only been to Howard's home once, but he and his wife made me and everyone there feel welcome. Howie, you are and will be greatly missed.

Posted by: Lou W Aug 7 2007, 07:59 PM

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Aug 6 2007, 09:14 PM)

I haven't posted much about our friend yet but I have his cell # stored in my cell phone. I can't bring myself to delete it. I'll miss you my friend.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 7 2007, 08:11 PM

They'll always remember you Howie...

Posted by: majkos Aug 7 2007, 11:34 PM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Aug 7 2007, 06:11 PM)

They'll always remember you Howie...

Posted by: MoveQik Aug 10 2007, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Aug 7 2007, 07:11 PM)

They'll always remember you Howie...

Posted by: BMXerror Aug 10 2007, 11:50 AM

QUOTE(Toast @ Aug 7 2007, 01:11 AM)

I want to call him so bad.......

"Hey Kiddo."

Posted by: Mrs. K Aug 10 2007, 12:06 PM

QUOTE(BMXerror @ Aug 10 2007, 11:50 AM)

QUOTE(Toast @ Aug 7 2007, 01:11 AM)

I want to call him so bad.......

"Hey Kiddo."

How come I'm getting choked up reading about a guy I never met? He must've been a great man with all the good things being said. We'll see ya Howard.
Mark D.

Posted by: Lou W Aug 10 2007, 12:45 PM

There sure are a lot of great memories here to remind us of Howard. Howard was the one that "warned" me at the NARP site, I smile everytime that I see my warning. Thanks for posting all these great pictures.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Aug 10 2007, 04:26 PM

QUOTE(Lou W @ Aug 10 2007, 11:45 AM)

There sure are a lot of great memories here to remind us of Howard. Howard was the one that "warned" me at the NARP site, I smile everytime that I see my warning. Thanks for posting all these great pictures.

Posted by: majkos Aug 10 2007, 05:36 PM

Me and Henna are going to be at a small track, getting some Track/seat time

Wishing to be in Cali. for Howard's party,
But knowing Howard, he kick my butt for not AX'ing


R.I.P. Howard

Posted by: Joe Sharp Aug 11 2007, 12:56 AM

This is Clayton using Joes puter.

There is a crowd over here tooling on cars and just being the nut case 914 kinda folks we are.

I can feel and sense the anticipation, joy, fear, love, and the hurt in everyone here. Tomorrow is gunna be good for all of us.

I will see ya there.

And one more time.......



Thanks Howard. You still perpetuate camaraderie even though your aren't here in our physical plane.....

How the hell do you do that...???????

Clayton

Posted by: ThinAir Aug 11 2007, 01:25 AM

QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Aug 10 2007, 11:56 PM)

Posted by: skline Aug 11 2007, 03:08 AM

I will have to be in spirit as well, I had to rebuild a domain tonight and the users will be in tomorrow and need to be added so I will be at a customers site all day.


All my best and condolences to Howard's Family. I wish I could be there.

Posted by: JPB Aug 11 2007, 07:37 AM

Posted by: drew365 Aug 11 2007, 06:18 PM

A good time was had by all. It was a Howard kind of gathering, I'm sure he approved of his sendoff. A bunch of good people enjoying a beautiful afternoon together.

Posted by: Headrage Aug 11 2007, 06:44 PM

QUOTE(drew365 @ Aug 11 2007, 04:18 PM)

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Aug 15 2007, 03:02 PM

I just rec'd an email notification of a post to the "Grid Girls" thread over on the Bird Board.

I happen to look back one page for some of my postings and found this.....

Posted by: Jenny Aug 15 2007, 06:06 PM

yep, at least 90 people, probably closer to 100. (I counted!)

Jen