COPO Pete decals & article

[Chevy454]

A while back, dad made this post about the decal(s) on our cars that we got from Vicky and the kids, and I have sent out the few decals I had to those who have asked...but Vicky was kind enough to send me a bunch more, so for those interested just shoot me an email [chevy454 at yenko.net] with your mailing address and how many you want and I'll get them in the mail asap.

Also, Vicky was kind enough to send along a copy of their local newspaper which published a "thank you" note...if you read nothing else, read the poem at the bottom:

[RPOLS3]

Thanks for posting that Rob - and sending the decals, pretty touching stuff. A big thank you to Vicky for making the decals. I only met Pete once - at SCR 14- but definitely someone who I will always remember. RIP.

Jake

[ss427copo]

Got mine today.....Pete will ride with me now!

[GreenLS6]

Thank you for posting that Rob, I wept instantly. I miss him. Went up to see Vicky and the boys this weekend. They are amazingly strong people.

<span style="font-weight: bold">RIP Copo Pete</span>

[Xplantdad]

Email sent Rob...thanks!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I was thinking of Pete this past weekend while cutting the lawn. Many memories came to mind, and as I pushed my lawnmower I tried to decide my best memory:

We were racing at Stanton, and Pete made a reference to Neal's L79 Nova &quot;.... stock? more like 'Pro Stock'!&quot;. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] We were racing at Gateway, I asked Pete about shifting tips, his response? &quot;Stop shifting like a granny, and you'll pick up a tenth or two!&quot;. I miss him.

Over the years I watched Eric and Owen spend time with Pete at the drag strip, and decided that I wanted that experience too - hence my foray into Jr Dragsters with my kiddies. I look forward to seeing Eric and Owen continuing on.

Would like to hear from others.....

[Mr70]

Very nice sentiments &amp; gesture from you &amp; Vicky.

[chevy427450]

The decals have arrived and will be placed on all of our race cars. Pete will ride with us as long as we are able.

Thanks for posting and sharing.

[DW31S]

I never knew or met COPO Pete, except to read casually posts here. Not to hurt anyone, but what went wrong? A brief synopsis would suffice---I know nothing about what happened except that he had a heart problem. I know he was a special guy, just from reading here. I'm not morbid, just trying to find out what went wrong. Thanks in advance, Dave Siltman.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

There are other posts on which we all shared support for Pete and his family.

They shared the information as the situation progressed.

Ryan

RIP COPOPETE

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...opics/514479/1

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...opics/514414/1

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...opics/515939/1