Letter from Annie Hartweg

[Chevy454]

Annie sent along the message below and asked that I post it for her...

To My Wonderful New "Car" Family,

OK guys, here goes: I know my thanks have been a longtime coming but because I promised a special someone I would stand tall, I could not allow myself to get mushy until certain things were taken care of. Many thanks are owed to many people. Dennis was very lucky to have met and become friends with such a wonderful group of individuals. He truly thought of each of you as brothers. And now you have shown me why. Each and every one of you has contacted me in some way or another, none will ever know how much that has meant to me.

My thanks go out for the beautiful flowers and planters you have sent, the memorial donations, the cards and letters, the phone calls and offers of assistance, your presence at the service. All have meant the world to me! I have very few of your home addresses, if you would please send those to me I will be able to write proper thank you notes.

Although March 2nd was an odd day for me, I am very glad to have been a part of it. Dennis must have been smiling from ear to ear, especially during the awesome "smokies" ! Thanks go to Mr. Murphy for allowing Dennis' cars to be there and for including me in the day. Misers Cumby...talk about a couple of White Knights! They were responsible for getting the cars there and back home safely. Mayor Brown, thank you for organizing things, keeping and eye on things and keeping the eyes and ears of your local police force turned the other way. Not to mention helping to push two particular cars. Arlan, thank you for the use of your building. Kenny, Matt and Dennis C, thank you for putting together the memorial for Dennis, your efforts and kind words were greatly appreciated. I was not aware of the decals. I think Dave Belk mentioned the idea first and team "MurphyCumby" ran with it. I was and still am speechless and very touched. Special thanks go to my extended family, The Ladies Gibb, as always, gracious hostesses. By the way...Mr. Barker, since you always seem to attract the attention of the local police force, the next time you visit LaHarpe, call me first. We will meet and you may hide in my trailer or the trunk of my car or wherever; somehow we will sneak you in to town.

Most of all I would like to thank each and every one of you for the incredible out pouring of concern and the overwhelming compassion each of you has demonstrated toward me. Your phone calls and offers to help or to listen or answer my questions have been one of the most incredible experiences!! I feel as though this wonderful human wall has been formed around me. Somehow the group has managed to keep the tire kickers and the strangers away from me. Not once has my phone number been given out without my knowledge. I will never be able to thank all of you enough for stepping in and assuming a Big Brother role. (Sorry to give up a secret but that includes you too Barnhart) All of you have simply blown me away with your astounding kindheartedness and I am forever grateful!

Thank you one and all.

Take Care and Drive Safe,
Annie

[SS427]

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Too many times, spouses are forgotten after friends have left us. I am glad Ann can consider many of you friends. When something terrible like this happens, you definitely find out who your friends are. She's a hell of a lady and has taken over where Dennis left off with me. For that I am grateful!
Rick N.

[bkhpah]

Ann,
I thank you for the time that you spent with Tommy K and myself. Dennis was a first class person. We respected him, still do. I am glad that we were able to help out and I look forward to getting the DH/Gibb Nova standing tall. I know Dennis would want it that way...BKH

[ORIGLS6]

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[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] She's a hell of a lady and has taken over where Dennis left off with me. For that I am grateful!


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For those of you that haven't had the pleasure to meet Annie, please don't pass up an an opportunity. The girl is a treat to be around and much more knowledgeable about these cars than you can imagine. She constantly amazes me with how she's dealing with all the loose ends, and trust me there are a lot, yet she still finds time to give everyone their fair share of her attention. "One hell of a lady" is a very accurate description. Dennis was a very close friend and Annie has become just as special to me. God Bless you my Dear. And Thank You for being you.

Dennis C.

You rarely meet a genuine person like Dennis. I love telling people what that memorial sticker on my window is. Is Annie attending the show? I think it is great that she has involved herself in the hobby. Would love to see her staged up against Barker. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/[/img]

[SS427]

Dave, tell us more about this memorial sticker, I had not heard about that.

I had asked Ann if she were attending SC06 as well as I will be there and finally may get to meet her.
Rick

Rick, I will post a pic of it when I get home after work. Dave

[J_D]

Dave.......I am fortunate enough to have one of the stickers (Capt. Carl gave it to me), but where could folks get these stickers (if they wanted to get some)?

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JD, forgot to post the pic, but I am sure you seen the sticker at the show. To my knowledge, the sticker was specifically made for the March Gibb delivery. The whole delivery was in memorial to Dennis. Nice to meet you and your wife finally, and seeing the other board members. The cruise was fantastic as well as the show. Nice job Mayor! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]