Date:         Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:38:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonathan Poole <jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jonathan Poole <jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re.. We lost an icon last night.
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Bob's passing truly is a loss.  Hearing this sad news brought to mind the
many conversations that I have had with Bob over the last few years as one
of his customers.

While we were talking I didn't know the extent of his illness.  I did know
that he was in and out of the hospital a few times and that he was sometimes
suffering physically while also supporting many around him.  In spite of all
that he had going on he would still talk to me for long periods about my
engine, travel plans, tuning ideas etc.  Even though I was just another
customer he never forgot who I was, to send me the extra parts I was looking
for or the thread of our conversation from call to call.  He was very
passionate about his work, life and about those around him.  As I saw it, he
did his best at all that he put his mind to.

I am sure that many others on this list and that were a part of his life
feel the same sadness at his loss and have many fond memories of their
interactions with Bob.

I think I'll take even better care of my Boston Bob engine so that one more
piece of his life lives on for a long time yet.

Jonathan Poole
'83 AC (Boston Bob powered) Westy....