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.

[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...

[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.

[MrsBillyBobcat]

John,

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

Rita & 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.