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> RIP John Larson, AKA Cap'n Krusty
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post Jun 26 2015, 12:56 PM
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Very sad to hear this. My condolences to his family.

I was fortunate enough to meet John in April of 2013. His posts here on the World, especially in the Garage, always impressed me and I wondered if I would ever get a chance to meet him in person.

I had a business trip to Santa Maria come on my calendar and I contacted John to see if he would like to meet up and talk shop for awhile. Fortunately, he agreed.

I didn't have a rental car on this trip so, after work one day, John kindly picked me up at my hotel. We had a great dinner and conversation at a place he liked, McLintock's, in Santa Maria, and he later dropped me off at my hotel.

He helped many, many people and will be greatly missed.
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post Jun 26 2015, 01:52 PM
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Fair winds John .... I will miss you and your "Krusty" attitude and floppy hat!
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post Jun 26 2015, 02:00 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) R.I.P John you'll be missed in the 914World.
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post Jun 26 2015, 02:05 PM
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Never met him, but he seemed like an alright guy who knew a thing or two or three. Hate to see him go. I enjoyed his frank style even when I didn't agree with him.

Godspeed.
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post Jun 26 2015, 02:12 PM
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R.I.P. John, keep an eye on us please.
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post Jun 26 2015, 02:24 PM
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RIP......
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post Jun 26 2015, 02:25 PM
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RIP cap'n.
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post Jun 26 2015, 02:37 PM
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Godspeed Capt'n! Truly a library has burned.
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post Jun 26 2015, 02:38 PM
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I'm sorry to hear this. He helped me out quite a few times in diagnosing fuse and engine problems. He was a great resource and an active contributor to our hobby. He will be missed.
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post Jun 26 2015, 03:16 PM
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RIP. I shall always remember you fondly every time I adjust my valves using your infamous method. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 26 2015, 03:17 PM
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Damn that hurts and I never had the honor to meet him. My sympathies to his family. Their loss is certainly greater than ours but I hope they know and understand what a meaningful impact he had on so many people.

I will remain forever thankful for your advice John. Until we get the chance to meet, drive fast, and drive well.
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post Jun 26 2015, 03:19 PM
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RIP Capt'n (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jun 26 2015, 03:24 PM
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very sorry for our loss
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post Jun 26 2015, 03:50 PM
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Damn. RIP, Cap'n.
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post Jun 26 2015, 03:58 PM
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Since I have been a member here John has been a presence, a positive one in so many ways. Condolences to his family and all of you who knew him. I hope his family is aware of how important he was here.

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post Jun 26 2015, 03:59 PM
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Very sorry to hear this. Rust In Peace, John.
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post Jun 26 2015, 04:12 PM
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God's Speed Cap'n!

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1.(idiomatic) A most worthy person.
2.(idiomatic) A decent, dependable, unpretentious person.

Nuff said ....
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post Jun 26 2015, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(markb @ Jun 25 2015, 07:01 PM) *

John with his youngest son, Tim.


Thanks for posting the photo. Words aren't right, and cannot rxplain how the Cap'n could tell me how wrong I am and still leave me feeling respected. Hard to do, hard to find in a person. Since I never saw him, the photo is nice and quite fitting.

Ken Kesey wrote in Sometimes a Great Notion "God damn this world for not holding still for us." This sort of loss that time brings is why I remember those words. I suggest we all drive our cars while we can.
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post Jun 26 2015, 05:10 PM
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Warren, I agree with everything you wrote. I read about his passing this morning, and was amazed how the news hung with me all day.

I never met the man, but based on the many references to his demeanor, I've met others like him. Gruff on the outside, but once the shell is cracked (if allowed) there's a true caring human just below.

I had posted a little over a year ago some OT questions about a car; John pm'd me and invited me to call to discuss it, on his dime. I got back to him, also via pm, that I would, but ended up buying the car, and felt the call would be unnecessary and a waste of his time. I regret not doing so, if for no other reason than to put a voice to the character.

What a perfect avatar.

I too, will do my best to perform a valve job this weekend, using his technique, as I've been wanting to for a little bit. Once done, I'll be sure to toast his name with a good single malt.

My condolences to his family, and also to his extended family, especially those here who were fortunate enough to know him, and the incredible wealth of knowledge he provided.

Rest in Peace, Your Krustiness.
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post Jun 26 2015, 05:26 PM
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I didn't get to meet him either, but I feel honored to know that he answered a few of my first (dumb) newbie questions very succinctly.

RIP to another wonderful character in the Porsche world
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