I was introduced to Kurt by John P when I joined the hobby a few years ago. It was quite a surprise to learn we both worked for the same police department. We spent a few good days together when our shcedules allowed and talked tanks, cars, and off-roading. I am very sad to hear of his passing and wish we could have spent more time playing around. We never did get to battle like we always said we would, but he will always be here with us in our hearts and memories. Goodbye, Kurt. We shall all meet again after our time here is done. Aaron Freeman
On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6:20:11 PM UTC-7, jvragu47 wrote: > 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
