I'm sadden to hear of Kurt's passing. My condolences to his family and to you
John. The hobby can bring out the best in people, the picture speaks a million
words. I'm sure John that you'll treasure those memories.
Sincerely,
Dave D.
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From: John Pittelli
To: tank club
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 9:20 PM
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
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