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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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It was reported by Toms wife that yesterday he lost his almost decade battle with ALS. For those who didn't know Tom he is the LS1 Tech Lt1 Bolt On Record holder. He wrote many threads about how he went about establishing the record. He was a real nice and sharing guy. RIP Tom and Godspeed.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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RIP and God Bless
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 04:38 AM
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Sure hate to hear this! Atleast he is in a much better place, no more battles with health.......Prayers out for his family God bless
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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Another car nut at peace. Prayers to his family.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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pretty sad but all things must come to an end, he was really informative!
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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RIP, Prayers to his family.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Seems like some of the best people have the hardest lots in life. RIP and prayers out to everyone.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Very sad to hear.

RIP, he was an awesome guy who helped me on more then one occasion.
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How old was Tom?
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Prayers to his family.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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RIP Tom! Prayers go out to you and your Family!
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Rip tom.....prayers sent to your family
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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Sad to hear, may his family find the comfoprt they need.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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RIP
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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RIP. Very sad to hear this...
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Rip...
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 01:52 AM
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RIP

Frank,

On another note, it's been a really long time, I hope all is well with you and your in good health.

Neil
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RIP my thoughts are with the family.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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RIP tom, I know there's f bodies in heaven....
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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this is very sad news. Tom was a innovator and I have learned a lot from his accomplishments and I continue to do so. My thoughts go out to his family.
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