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Announcements => In Memory of our friends => Topic started by: Randy Ryan on September 17, 2017, 07:57:05 PM

Title: Loss - John Sunderland passed- Designer of the Chevelle
Post by: Randy Ryan on September 17, 2017, 07:57:05 PM: I don't see anything here but we lost another one Thursday the 13th: John Sunderland left this life after a battle with liver cancer, way too soon, way too young.
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Post by: Will Hinton on September 17, 2017, 08:14:35 PM: Ah man, Randy, I HATE this! John was one neat guy to hang out with. I emailed him with my cell number and have had it on 24/7 every since in case he wanted a shoulder any time at all. Guess I'll turn it off tonight as I wipe away some tears. Darn!
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Post by: peabody on September 18, 2017, 02:45:48 AM: John was a friend.
I hope that the "Go Fund Me" account eased some of his worries.
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Post by: Wayne J. Buran on September 18, 2017, 05:26:18 AM: Rest in Peace, John Sunderland. You will be missed.
Wayne
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Post by: Allan Perret on September 18, 2017, 08:23:37 AM: He will be missed for sure, always loved his Chevelle design. Anyone know if his dad is still with us ?
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Post by: Chris Cox on September 18, 2017, 08:51:37 AM: Very sad news. I never met a John face to face, but we became good friends via facebook. Rest in peace a John.
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Post by: john e. holliday on September 18, 2017, 10:59:20 AM: Yes John was one of the rare ones and will be missed. Him and his girl friend saved this old man from being a drowned rat at a past NATS. Never could thank him enough for that. :(
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Post by: Jim Hoffman on September 18, 2017, 11:21:43 AM: John and I have been pals since the 1980’s

On July 12, Grady Widener and I took a quick one day in/out trip to Austin Tx to see John. As an added bonus his father Jack also joined us. We all spent a few hours together in an airport eatery visiting and chit chatting. John was in good spirits, but was very weak. He was about to begin hospice.

I’m glad I made the effort to “show up” and spend a little face time w/ John.

Attached is a photo I took.

John was a skilled builder and flyer and a loyal friend. I will miss him greatly

Jim Hoffman
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Post by: Elwyn Aud on September 18, 2017, 04:05:11 PM: Sad news on the loss of another fellow hobbyist. Did he compete with a blue Hawker Hunter at the 2000 or 2001 VSC?
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Post by: Derek Barry on September 18, 2017, 05:06:52 PM: John was a great modeler, flyer, and most importantly, friend. I spoke with him a few times recently, and only wish it could have been more. I will truly miss him.

Rest in peace my friend,

Derek
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Post by: RandySmith on September 18, 2017, 05:13:18 PM: Such sad news . Godspeed John

Randy
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Post by: M. Scott on September 18, 2017, 05:15:43 PM: John was a good man. We hugged the last time I saw him. Love and miss you Buddy, sad day!
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Post by: Tom Niebuhr on September 18, 2017, 10:08:19 PM: John was a person that you liked the instant you met him. Our prayers are for him.
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Post by: Robertc on September 19, 2017, 11:44:27 AM: John brought his dad's Hawker Hunter to one of the VSC's. 2000 or 2001 sounds right.
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Post by: ROBERT C YOUNG on September 19, 2017, 02:52:32 PM: John will be dearly missed! John was married about a month ago to Joy Taylor before he passed.
I spoke to his wife Joy an hour ago,and asked her if anyone that would like to send a card,could do so,if it would be OK, to post her address on Stunt Hanger. She said absolutely!
Here is her address-
Joy Taylor-Sunderland
137 Savanna Terrace Drive
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
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Post by: Elwyn Aud on September 19, 2017, 03:52:03 PM: Quote from: Robertc on September 19, 2017, 11:44:27 AM
John brought his dad's Hawker Hunter to one of the VSC's. 2000 or 2001 sounds right.

Thanks. Now I have a name to go with the photo. I remembered seeing the construction article in a magazine but wasn't sure on the name.