So sorry to hear this, John. My condolences to you and to his family.
- Doug From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Pittelli Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 9:20 PM To: tank club Subject: [TANKS] My friend Kurt I just found out today that Kurt passed away last month from complications related to his surgery. His wife told me that he was still upbeat at the end and that he passed away without pain. I first met Kurt because of our hats that we were selling many years ago for the club . Since I was traveling to Las Vegas were he lived, we thought it would be a nice idea to meet up. Kurt said we could go meet his friend at the toy store. Well, he comes to pick me up , and as I enter his truck there is a 9mm pistol on the seat. Kurt saw my eyes go wide and said "Oops, I'm a police officer, don't worry" and showed me his badge. Whew. So off to see the owner of the toy store. Now, since we'd discussed conversion of the plastic Stuart online many times I figured it was a true toy store. I also was not too excited about going but, you, know, when in Vegas. As we left the downtown shopping area we proceeded to the industrial area. You know, drab buildings.high steel fences with razor wire. We pull into one of these and as we turn the corner I now understood the reason Kurt wanted me to see the "TOY STORE". Sitting outside his friends building is a fully operational Saladin armored car. And inside is a Ferret in final restoration. This was the moment that the "Alliance" was formed. Since that day, Kurt and I became fast friends. When his job brought him east to DC he would come up for dinner, or to do a little woodsball paintball. When I would go to Vegas, we'd meet up to discuss tanks, his restoration of his Datsun 240z and other junk that friends waste their time debating. The one thing that always will stay with me about Kurt is the joy he had about life in general. In the picture where Kurt is taking possession of the Brummbar, the smile you see on his face was the same one I saw every time we met. And I'm sure it was on his face daily. I will miss you my friend. John "The Alliance lives" Pittelli -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
