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08-19-2013, 03:28 PM | #1 |
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A Man Down on the FordBarn
Hello Everyone,
Sad to say but we’re a man down here on the FordBarn. My father, Henry Horrocks, who posted as henryat1140, has passed away. He had cancer in more than one place. Thankfully the ending wasn’t painful or drawn out. Dad and I have shared the awesome fun of owning a ’36 Phaeton for the last few years, a car that I'm planning on keeping. We were fortunate to travel together to four V8 Club National Meets, two FordBarn events, four years of Hershey, and hours of having fun tinkering with the car. Our most recent project was doing part of the work involved with putting on a new top. I've driven the car three times this past week on Interstate and two-lane's, and I’m so pleased with the way it runs I’m afraid to think about it too much for fear of jinxing things. I just re-read our log of the things we've worked on and it really reminds me of how much fun and good father/son time we enjoyed because of our Ford. I could go on, but I won't. I just wanted to let his friends know, he didn't suffer a long time, and his family was with him. One last thing, if you have someone you care about, let them know! If you are holding a grudge, get over it. All of us are only here temporarily. -VT/JeffH His Avatar, I talked him into taking off the fog lamps, and I regret it. Sold them in ten seconds. Undrepriced! Ugh. A guy and his car 2011 Saratoga Springs, NY, on the Covered Bridge tour, an epic day! Waiting to go out on the racetrack, Charlotte 2010 Last edited by VeryTangled; 08-20-2013 at 09:34 PM. |
08-19-2013, 03:37 PM | #2 |
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Jeff. Like you, I have spent many years with my dad and his car (he bought in 1959 for $100). Still go with him regular.
And thanks for posting the pictures of you and your dad. It's nice to put a face to a barn handle once in a while, especially a nice face like yours.
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08-19-2013, 03:41 PM | #3 |
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I know he will be watching over you. God Bless. Thanks for sharing.
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Jeff,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Barb and I sure enjoyed our conversations with him on the Maine tour. He sure enjoyed his Ford. I know he will be looking down on you and smiling as you drive that Phaeton. John and Barb |
08-19-2013, 03:48 PM | #5 |
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A great story ,
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08-19-2013, 03:51 PM | #6 |
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Jeff, I'm so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing, It was a pleasure knowing him and I'm sure he'll be pleased to know you will continue to “ride with him” in the '36. Vic
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Lee & I will say a Prayer for You and your Family tonight. And as mentioned I am sure he will be watching over you and yours. |
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Jeff, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please rest assure your fond memories and the great stories you share with others will truly keep his spirit alive for a lifetime in everyone's heart. You and your family are in our prayers. Stay strong!
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08-19-2013, 04:20 PM | #10 |
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Sorry to hear this Jeff,he was a nice old man may he rest in peace. ken + Peg isidor
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08-19-2013, 04:21 PM | #11 |
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think of the good times not the negatives,i lost my dad years ago and I have so many questions I wished I,d asked him , he was in the grenadier guards in Anzio and north Africa in ww2 and he never spoke about it,so many things I would like to know ....my hero and missed very much , cheers jim.
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08-19-2013, 04:58 PM | #12 |
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I am sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family.
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08-19-2013, 05:26 PM | #13 |
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It was good seeing you last eve Jeff, and I know how much Henry liked loved both the '36 and you, possibly in that order.
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08-19-2013, 05:47 PM | #14 |
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I am SO VERY SORRY. You know I really liked your Pop. He was one heck of a nice guy.
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Jeff,So sorry to hear of your dads passing.I was looking foward to see him on the Fall Barners tour.Hope that you will still attend along with your dads memory.Again sorry for you loss. Phil
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Jeff, sorry for your loss, I never met your Dad but I bet he was a nice guy!
every time you drive the phaeton he will be sitting next to you!
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Sorry to hear of the sad news about your Father . I sure am glad that the motor I sold you guys was good. I liked your Father and I hope he is at peace. Bill |
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Jeff, Sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Dad/ Best friend to cancer too. He will always be riding shot gun by your side!
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Dear Jeff - Margretha and I send our condolences; your Dad was a fine gentleman and you can rest assured that he will always be with you. We KNOW that you will one day see him again, and on that glorious day, we shall all praise God!
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Sorry to hear of your Dads passing. You are blessed to have had a Dad who spent so much time with you. Many never had the opportunity to have such fond memories. Bill
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