Take some time out to say a prayer...

[DarrenX33]

Last night John Platania (SSL78) lost his Father to a battle with Leukemia. While thankful that his Dad made it thru Christmas. These things are never easy. Please take some time out to remember John and his family during this difficult time.

Here is a little something that shows John's relationship with his Dad. I always thought this was cool..

Posted by John in May of 05 while talking about the values of Musclecars:

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My parents always were telling how crazy I was spending my entire check on my cars, they just didnt understand I was addicted and there was no stopping now. After that Chevelle I went to a Ford a 67 Mustang I would put a 351 4 speed and 4:62 rear end in for the summer and then every winter I would put the stock 289 and open back in since I could only afford one car since I spent all my extra money on that car. After many more cars and many more paychecks going into my cars my parents finally gave up until one day in 1985 when I asked my dad if I could borrow 9K dollars to go by a 69 Camaro with a blown motor, he really thought I was crazy but lent me the money any ways I sold everything I owned and paid them back in less than a year. The car I bought was a 69 hugger orange Yenko Camaro to this day my dad cant believe what has happened to the value of these cars.

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[Belair62]

John is truly a class act and I'm proud to know him. A true car guy.Darren please let me know if you hear of any arrangements.My prayers go out to John and his family....and thanks for letting us know D.

[Seattle Sam]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, John. May God give you strength and comfort in your time of need.
Sam Besser

[Xplantdad]

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John is truly a class act and I'm proud to know him. A true car guy.Darren please let me know if you hear of any arrangements.My prayers go out to John and his family....and thanks for letting us know D.

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You can say all of that...again! Having had 2 members of my immediate family pass away this past year...I can relate.

I'm glad that I had the pleasure to meet all of you for the first time at SCR8...John's dad must have been a really cool guy...as John is definitely one...and I had a great time hanging with you all

Please let me know what I can do also, whether it be a monetary donation to a charity...or whatever

Thanks D...and John, our families prayers are with you. Stay strong and know that your friends are there if and when you need them. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sYc]

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John is truly a class act and I'm proud to know him. A true car guy...

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Well said..Our thoughts and prayers go out to John and his family.

[Stuart Adams]

John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[SS427]

Sorry for your loss John. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

[Born30YrsLate]

John...my condolences and sympathies to you, your family and all those affected by your loss...

[PeteLeathersac]

Sorry for your loss John....sure makes these dumb old cars seem unimportant. ~ Pete

[JChlupsa]

John,

Sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember him in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff and Evelyn.

[csx289]

John,
What can I say that hasn't been said here already - other than you know you have a lot of friends and we are here if you need us. Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
Colin

[Chevy454]

John, I'm so sorry...we'll definitely keep you in our prayers...

[Mr70]

"he really thought I was crazy but lent me the money any ways.."
This alone speaks volumes about him and who he was,and it has reflected in you.
I wish I could've met him on a Summer evening at a Lombard Cruise..
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your Family John.
Rick

[Lemans69]

John, I am really sorry to hear about your loss. We will pray for you and your family. Thanks for letting us know Darren.

[ssl78]

My family and I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers, from tears of sadness earlier today to tears of hapiness after reading this, knowing I have friends like this site has brought. My dad was 84 and was healthy up until 6 months ago all I can say is I sure hope I can live the life he did.
My dad wasnt a gearhead, Im the only crazy one in the family but he would like going to Union Grove Dragstrip with me and my wife (girl friend back then)back when we spent most our weekends there. I remember having a 1967 Mustang I would drive to the track it ran 13.20 at the time, every once in a while he would want to take it down the track, one time he did and I was waiting for him to come down the return road when he didnt show up I went down to the end of the quarter mile and there he was he broke my car. When he did something he always did it right he was shifting from 3rd to 4th and ended up going back into 2nd. If anybody wonders what happens when somebody does this I can tell you. 2 spun mains wiped out the clutch disc and welded second gear to the main shaft. He sure felt bad and never wanted to drive my car again back then being only 18 it was a real tragedy now what a great memory. Well thanks again and everyone have a Happy New Year

[hvychev]

My God John I am so sorry to hear this....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Our Prayers go out to your family.

Frank J & Frank S Magallon

[Jeff Murphy]

Condolences John.

[VintageMusclecar]

My prayers and deepest condolences to you & your family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Eric

[Schonyenko2]

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

[camarojoe]

My condolences John.

[Charley Lillard]

John..Maybe your Dad would like a bus from Barrett-Jackson to cruise around heaven in.........just trying to to lighten the load. Very sorry about your loss.

[Kim_Howie]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

[shor]

my condolences, john and family

[Zedder]

It sounds like you and your Dad had a great relationshp John. Treasure those memories...our thoughts are with you and your family.

[Motion Camaro]

<font color="blue">My condolences to John and his Family.</font>

[DarrenX33]

Here are the arrangements for John's Father.

The wake is on Monday January 3rd from 3 to 9pm at the Belmont Funeral Home. (http://yp.yahoo.com/py/ypMap.py?Pyt=Typ&amp;tuid=6563514&amp;ck=2786569269&amp;tab=B2 C&amp;tcat=8120353&amp;city=Chicago&amp;state=IL&amp;uzip=60608&amp;co untry=us&amp;msa=1600&amp;cs=4&amp;ed=5jQ1b61o2TzGvsKxgY5Tz2l8 3rtZ4jenv4nYvUtZ4.ve&amp;stat=:pos:0:regular:regT:1:fb T:0)

Funeral begins on Tuesday January 4th at 12:15pm at the funeral home and on to St Vincent's (http://yp.yahoo.com/py/ypMap.py?Pyt=Typ&amp;tuid=26365405&amp;ck=1461110994&amp;tab=B 2C&amp;tcat=8515565&amp;city=Chicago&amp;state=IL&amp;uzip=60608&amp;c ountry=us&amp;msa=1600&amp;cs=4&amp;ed=5jQ1b61o2TzGvsKxgY5Tz2l 83rtZ4jenv4nYvUtZ4.ve&amp;stat=:pos:8:regular:regT:20: fbT:0) in River Grove.

Darren

[chads454Ls6]

John,i am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I am glad that you have such a great family that can support each other through this rough time as well as the support of the people on the board.

[L89DRMR]

John.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss,my thoughts are with you and your family. My father passed away in 1996 and I miss him everyday. One of my fondest memories is one where he helped me work on my 1968 Camaro during the Winter while we used his Army coat to keep us off the snow. I needed a clutch and he didn't hesitate to volunteer helping me out. Dads(and moms) are great to have so I hope those who still have their parents around take the time to let them now how much they are appreciated for all they do for their children.

Dave Sundlof

[KENNY_PASCOE]

JOHN,
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I LOST MY FATHER LAST YEAR AND CAN RELATE TO IT COMPLETELY. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KP

[mrtimstik]

John,
My condolences to you and your family. Only one meeting links me to you but in that short time I saw a person that was unmistakenly a dedicated individual. From the pictures of the family I saw thruout the home to the genuine hospitality you showed me, being an outsider, I will never forget it. Above and beyond the cars, an very exceptional person. Take care. Tom

[Steve Shauger]

John, sorry to hear of your loss. I know your father is very proud of you and your family.

[NapsterNova]

My condolences John, that is always a great story. I remember you telling it one Sat. in Lombard and we all got a kick out of it. Was a real crowd pleaser. Take care.
Jeff

[MrsBillyBobcat]

John,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Rita &amp; Bill Schultz

[ssl78]

Thanks again everyone for all the kind words and prayers they really do help. Charlie knowing my dad he already has a shiny black Cadillac on order.

[Charley Lillard]

Ha !!

[Belair62]

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