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Offline Randy Ryan

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Loss - John Sunderland passed- Designer of the Chevelle
« 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #1 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #2 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2017, 05:26:18 AM »
Rest in Peace, John Sunderland. You will be missed.
Wayne
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Re: Loss
« Reply #4 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #5 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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« Reply #6 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #7 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #8 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #9 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,

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Re: Loss
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2017, 05:13:18 PM »
Such sad news  .   Godspeed  John

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Re: Loss
« Reply #11 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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« Reply #12 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #13 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #14 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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Re: Loss
« Reply #15 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.
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