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Title: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: tom_weedman on May 06, 2020, 06:43:39 PM
My dad Jack Weedman passed today some of you met him at the KOI in Florida my dad was my inspiration to this hobby he didn't post anything on here but read all your post and kept up with you guy's building models.
He designed a few models over the years we placed 2nd in the warbird event with his mustang at the last KOI he loved warbirds thanks for all the great times Godspeed dad
Tom Weedman
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Will Davis on May 06, 2020, 07:43:25 PM
Tom/ Lynn

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations at the contest , he was very excited about the Mustang at the KOI.  His enthusiasm for the hobby was obvious .

We talked a lot every contest and I will miss him as I know the other modelers in Florida wil too..


Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: builditright on May 06, 2020, 07:58:28 PM
Hi Tommy,

So sorry to hear of this, my condolences to you and the rest of your family.
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Dennis Leonhardi on May 06, 2020, 08:34:18 PM
Tom, I'm very sorry to hear that and extend my condolences and prayers.

I've been stranded in a blizzard in the middle of nowhere overnight with -55 wind chills and a vehicle filling up with snow coming though closed window seams - a modeler friend lost 5 members of his family who froze to death in that storm, and 4 people froze to death in a car stranded on a street in Fargo (1985).

I went through open heart surgery in 1966, almost as a pioneer.

And I'd go through either of them again gladly to avoid the pain of losing my Dad.  Worst pain I've ever endured.

May God grant you comfort and peace.


Dennis
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: tom_weedman on May 06, 2020, 08:44:43 PM
Hi Tommy, Thank you Walter

So sorry to hear of this, my condolences to you and the rest of your family.
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: tom_weedman on May 06, 2020, 08:46:03 PM
Tom/ Lynn

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations at the contest , he was very excited about the Mustang at the KOI.  His enthusiasm for the hobby was obvious .

We talked a lot every contest and I will miss him as I know the other modelers in Florida wil too..
   THANK you
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: EddyR on May 06, 2020, 09:03:09 PM
  Tom. Always enjoyed my conversation with you and your dad.
 Sorry for your loss.
  Ed Ruane
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Mike Griffin on May 06, 2020, 09:30:46 PM
Tom I just saw this.  I am so sorry.  I remember meeting your dad years ago at the KOI when Bob Dixon and I came down.  My deepest sympathies to you and your family. 

Mike
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Serge_Krauss on May 07, 2020, 07:53:54 AM
Tom, I'm truly sorry for the loss of your dad. I hadn't realized how difficult that can be, until my dad passed away in 2007.  There were all those mixed feelings of loss, regret, and just emptiness in part of moy own mind. It looks as though you too have great memories though of good times and lasting knowledge and wisdom received, and I'm sure he know all that when he moved on. It does get easier with time. Best wishes.

SK
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Bill Hummel on May 07, 2020, 09:32:46 AM
Sorry to hear, Tom. Lost my dad 50 years ago. Think about him, and miss him every day.
The hurt never leaves, but the good memories live on.
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: pat king on May 07, 2020, 10:11:44 AM
Tom,
I am sorry for your loss. I didn't know your dad, but the loss of anyone in our circle of modelers is a hurt to all. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Pat
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: john e. holliday on May 07, 2020, 10:27:38 AM
I too am sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad.  May he rest in peace. :(
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Randy Powell on May 07, 2020, 10:59:12 AM
Sorry to hear of this loss. My thoughts are with you.
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Phil Spillman on May 07, 2020, 07:55:54 PM
Hi Tom, Most sincere condolences to you and your family. Been alone as to parents since 1998 and still miss them both. Just be happy in that the two of you had our hobby to share. May he rest in peace.

Phil Spillman
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Alan Buck on May 07, 2020, 08:15:36 PM
Tom  I know how u feel the lose of a father & a friend
   i lost may dad 9 years ago mom 18 months ago both
 teachers  of  life for us   thinking of  you and  Lynn
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Steve Fitton on May 09, 2020, 02:49:26 PM
Very sorry to hear this Tom. Your Dad was a pretty cool dude, he will be missed.
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: tom_weedman on May 10, 2020, 06:50:54 PM
Thank You for all the kind words me and my family appreciate it and I know my dad would also the KOI won't be the same without him by my side
Thanks Tom Weedman
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on May 11, 2020, 07:02:21 AM
Tom
So sorry to hear of your loss.  Losing your father who is ALSO your coach & mentor is a loss on so many levels.  I still hear my dad shout out his coaching to me when I fly...
Title: Re: Lost a great friend and modeler today my dad
Post by: proparc on May 11, 2020, 08:11:48 AM
You were given a great gift to have a Model Aviation Dad. He now lives on thru you.