My Hero

kennystidamracing · 2/7/12, 6:59 PM

Thoughts and prayers for you.My father took me to my first race also when I was just 6 days old and have been hooked for 44 years now.

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dirtnut · 2/7/12, 7:40 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with you, Mark and your family at this difficult time. Cherish all those memories of you and your hero.

Sprintcarfanatic · 2/7/12, 8:06 PM

Very heartfelt condolences to you & your family Mark.

I Miss Manzy · 2/7/12, 8:33 PM

We lost Dad in '99. If we had dug his grave every time the doctors told us to get ready, we'd have been in China by the time he left us. I know what you are going through Mark,and I can tell you this: You never really get over it,but in time it gets better. So sorry for your loss.

Joe Ott

sprinter · 2/7/12, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EldoraMark

It was a beautiful sunny morning, I was taking my hero to the Dayton hospital to see if they could help his weak heart. We had some conversation about how nice the winter was and how the last time we went to this hospital he lost his wife a 62 years. I told him this trip was going to be different but God had different ideas. Five blocks from the hospital I looked over at him and with two big breaths he was gone. He is now is with God, wife and eldest son.
My hero was born Christmas day 1924. He was in WWII at age of 18 and was at the landing of Normandy, Battle of the bulge, and one other battle. We were told in 1981 after open heart surgery that we could expect max of 15 years to live. The old Vet and God showed them, it would be 31 years. He took me to the races at Eldora at a young age and I have been fascinated since. In a blink, my hero and family was going but I have a great wife, kids and friends who are helping me through this.
I am posting this because many of my friends are on this site and have asked many times how my hero was dong? He is now doing great.

I will miss you Dad
Love Mark

I know how you feel Mark. I lost my hero October 19th 2011. This racing season is going to be a tough one for me. My Dad has never missed one of my races since i was 11 years old, I am now 34. Never towed to the track without him.

God Bless my prayers are with you.

#1Brad Kuhn Fan · 2/7/12, 10:52 PM

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family mark..

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Mud Packer · 2/7/12, 11:29 PM

Mark,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Heros are few and precious in our lifetime. They seem to leave us much to soon but their memories remain with us for all of our lifetime. The torch passes on and like most it is now your turn to accept the challenge.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family in this most difficult time.

May you find peace in the coming months and reflect back on all of the great things your hero provided.

i love dirt track racing · 2/8/12, 4:45 PM

mark i just got to meet you once at eldora and i will have to say one thing dad did well of a job. you have made you father proud. all of the indiana dirt track fans wish you and your family the best.

Wallsracing · 2/8/12, 4:49 PM

thought's and prayer's to you and your family

John P Huss · 2/8/12, 7:26 PM

Mark- A huge loss. My thoughts @ prayers with you @ family. So sorry.
Best Regards,
John

2/7/12, 11:29 PM	#27 Re: My Hero
Mud Packer Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,094	Mark, So sorry to hear of your loss. Heros are few and precious in our lifetime. They seem to leave us much to soon but their memories remain with us for all of our lifetime. The torch passes on and like most it is now your turn to accept the challenge. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family in this most difficult time. May you find peace in the coming months and reflect back on all of the great things your hero provided. __________________ Mike Be nice to people on the way up. You might need them on the way down. Jimmy Durante

2/8/12, 4:45 PM	#28 Re: My Hero
i love dirt track racing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 20,387	mark i just got to meet you once at eldora and i will have to say one thing dad did well of a job. you have made you father proud. all of the indiana dirt track fans wish you and your family the best. _________________________________________________ Last edited by i love dirt track racing; 2/8/12 at 4:46 PM.

2/7/12, 6:59 PM	#21
kennystidamracing Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 59	Thoughts and prayers for you.My father took me to my first race also when I was just 6 days old and have been hooked for 44 years now. Posted via Mobile Device

2/7/12, 7:40 PM	#22 Re: My Hero
dirtnut Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 79	Thoughts and prayers are with you, Mark and your family at this difficult time. Cherish all those memories of you and your hero.

2/7/12, 8:06 PM	#23 Re: My Hero
Sprintcarfanatic Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 755	Very heartfelt condolences to you & your family Mark.

2/7/12, 8:33 PM	#24 Re: My Hero
I Miss Manzy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 556	We lost Dad in '99. If we had dug his grave every time the doctors told us to get ready, we'd have been in China by the time he left us. I know what you are going through Mark,and I can tell you this: You never really get over it,but in time it gets better. So sorry for your loss. Joe Ott

2/7/12, 10:52 PM	#26
#1Brad Kuhn Fan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,012	My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family mark.. Posted via Mobile Device

2/8/12, 4:49 PM	#29 Re: My Hero
Wallsracing Senior Member Race Count This Year: 54 Race Count Last Year: 37 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,925	thought's and prayer's to you and your family

2/8/12, 7:26 PM	#30 Re: My Hero
John P Huss Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,381	Mark- A huge loss. My thoughts @ prayers with you @ family. So sorry. Best Regards, John