Fellow HAMB'er killed in his Henry J....(updated p.7)

[McGrath]

Tommy McCray (Yellow Henry J) called me a while ago and told me that Jerry Branson(Joplin) was killed in his Henry J(the Blue one at the HAMB Drags last year).

Apparently he had some car trouble, pulled over to the side of the Highway and was hit from behind by an 18 wheeler. From what I understand, he was killed instantly. I never met him, but from what I have heard he was a helluva nice guy.

Tommy also mentioned that Jerrys wife found out when the Funeral Parlor called and asked her what she wanted to do with the Body. Wouldn't that be a hell of a way to find out about your husbands death?

[Tim]

oh wow http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

my prayers go out to his family and freinds

[A32Flathead]

Thats terrible new's, my condolences go out to his family & friends.

RIP.

Dave.

[axle]

my condolences.

[Tony]

Very, very sad news.

all my best to his family and friends as well.

Tony.

[Fat Hack]

Sorry to hear that...my deepest sympathies to his friends and family.

[McGrath]

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[29EHV8]

Godspeed......Shiny

[LIMEY]

Very sad.....condolences to all concerned http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[RileyRacing]

My sympathies to anyone who knew or loved him.

It's been a bittersweet week. We had a son born, then found out my best friends grandpa died. Then one of my aunts.

Is there a fund for the family or anything? Or any way 5000 people can help?

Jay

[McGrath]

"Is there a fund for the family or anything? Or any way 5000 people can help?"


I didn't know him, but I am pretty sure WZJunk and some of the other Missouri HAMB'ers knew him. Hopefully one of them can give us a little more information.

[Johnny Ace]

Deepest,deepest regrets..............
Our prayers to his family.

[CadillacKid]

RIP Joplin...wish I coulda met ya....I guess the good Lord needed a gasser, and a driver...save me a space at that big car show in the sky brother...my condolences go out to his freinds and family...if there's any way we can help, please let us know...

[yorgatron]

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[Tman]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry and his friends. He helped us out greatly at the Drags last year. He made a couple trips in that little HenryJ to haul extra wood for our pig. He was a willing helper even though he had just heard of the HAMB through WZJunk and others. His presence will be deeply missed this August.

[shoebox72]

Thats terrrible.My condolences to his family

Billy

[Roothawg]

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[gettingreasy]

Damn, what a way to find out about a loved ones death. I wonder why she wasn't called as soon as it happened? My deepest sympathes go out to the family.
-Jesse

[286merc]

What a tragedy. Was the truck driver charged??

[Spike!]

Damn. May he rest in peace.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Spike

[superbell]

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[WildWilly68]

What a terrible way to go...my deepest condolences to his family.

[Skate Fink]

.....how sad.........

[fuel pump]

All my best to his wife and friends. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[McGrath]

"Was the truck driver charged??"

I didn't hear if he was charged, or not. I am pretty sure Tommy said Jerry was on the shoulder, so it sounds like the Truckdriver was at fault.

[D Picasso]

man, that's awful. my heart's with his family.

[Johnny Ace]

I'm not sure how this sounds...and I hope this is received well,but would you all be interested in us doing like a 2 day auction and donate the money to purchase arrangements for the service from all of us?
We would also do a longer one to help with expenses?
Ryan? Say so and it will be....

[Tman]

I think that is a good idea Ace. I do think the HAMB needs to send something.

Can someone post the funeral info when they hear about it? We need to send off a HAMBer with the proper respects.

[Unkl Ian]

Did he have any children ?

[Sam F.]

FUCK..so fucked up ... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

i hate hearing about ANY human being dying,,the media waters death down alot..which is something we should think about alot more....but when someone dies doing what they love or being in a ride that the love with there whole heart,it makes me very very sad,for them and their familys.

sad to hear this..and i wish the best to his family...

[bobbleed]

I'm sorry.

[InjectorTim]

Exactly Reynolds, the media and war have definately watered down the meaning of death, i believe Joseph Stalin said it best, "The death of one man is a tragedy, the death of one million is a statistic." people theese days view death as a statistic, and not as the loss of a human life. My deepest condolences to his family.

[scarliner]

I was at the drags,didnt meet him,but sure remembered how much fun it looked like him and Tommy were having racing each other,I seem to remember them making several passes,and nothing but smiles from everyone that was watching.Hope his family knows that they and him will be in many prayers tonight.

[CGkidd]

My condolences to the family. Ryan what do you think of the earlier suggestion for a auction with the benefits to the family.
Eric

[Tinbender]

Very sorry to hear.

[Byron Crump]

Man, sorry to hear it. I hope he is tearing it up on the Pealy Gate Drag Strip looking down on his family now...RIP bro.

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[plan9]

my condolences to his family, if there is something we as a group can do to help his family with funds, id be more than willing to contribute.

[chromedRAT]

total heartbreak. i don't believe we've lost a HAMBer yet, at least since i've been here. very very sorry to hear the news.

[Bob K]

Sorry to hear the sad news, our thought's and prayers to the family.


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[Rocky]

I had a nice B.S. session with Jerry at the HAMB drags. He was a good hearted guy. Wasn't the least bit pissed that Tommy won every time they raced.....I was really hoping to see him again this year....damn!

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">Just don't know what to say to that.

I did have the good fortune of meeting him at the drags. He was indeed a very nice guy.
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[Smokin Joe]

Well, shit. Condolences to the family. I've got a friend who was lucky. He stopped to help someone and got caught between the 2 cars when a third car ass ended his. They were way off the road too. Dumb bastard 1/2 asleep thought he was following those tail lights. Realized they weren't moving too late. Luckily my buddy lived but his legs aren't the same. I think the auction is a good idea too but I'd suggest a raffle. That way all the money goes to the family, not just the winning bid.

[wingnutz]

" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" "GOD Bless" and "PRAYER'S" for the family.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[JamesG]

Our payers go out to him and his family.

[choprods]

Hate to hear of his passing -seems like he was well l;iked and a good person.
I suppose we all should deal with others with this in mind-Life is a like fleeting,quickly passing moment,and should never be taken for granted.
We as Members of the Hamb should try to do something in memoriam.

[bufordtjustice]

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Upchuck]

my condolences to his family and friends http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Assdragger]

Met Jerry a couple times, just a real nice guy!
Hate to hear it.

Tommy, if they need any help let us know.

[FORDY 6]

Sad news..it was cool watching the J's square off at the drags last year.

[plmczy]

I've never met him but from the post from fellow hamber's he sounds like a stand up guy. My condolences go out to his family and friends. plmczy

[fab32]

A group of us HAMBers have just had a wonderful day working on Denise's Big Olds. It could not have turned out any better. It was one of those events that will live with all who were there as a fond memory.
I come in the house, exhausted from a hard day of play and work and the first thread I click on is this one. Going from a great high to this is very sobering. It makes you understand how fragile life is. My prayers go out to the family, may they be comforted in this very sad time.

Frank

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

My deepest regrets and sincerest condolences to the family and friends. May he rest in peace.

[old beet]

So sad to hear this, had a family funeral this week myself......oldbeet

[Fast Elvis]

My condolences and best wishes to the family and friends of this great guy! He's racin the angles tonite and God is in the stands cheering Jerry on to victory! He will be missed. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Fat Cat]

Man that is a shame. I met him out at the drags last fall and found him to be a very personable guy. He went out of his way to make a group of out of towners welcome and seemed to have a blast amongst us.

He will be missed.

[flt-blk]

It's sad to have soemone leave unexpected.
My condolences to his firends and family.
TZ

[Deyomatic]

Terrible news. My condolences. Who could forget that car from the drags?

[DrJ]

My condolences to his family.

And shame on the people who failed to properly notify them.

[BARNETT]

Truly sad news.Rest In Peace. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

As per Johnny's suggestion of an auction ...if something gets organized I would be willing to donate a little piece of "art" to help.

[Alfster]

<font color="red"> my condolences.
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[Crease]

His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[deuceguy]

My sympathies....

[John B]

Unlike most people in Kentucky I come from a small family. I don't have dozens of cousins or a multitude of aunts and uncles. But I consider each and every person here family. I've met many people from the HAMB and there's even more I haven't met yet. I still love each one like a brother or sister. To know that one has been taken from us is a disheartening thing. I feel so bad for the family and know too well the pain they suffer. May God bless them in the days to come and give them strength while they mourn their loss.

[Paul]

I think the raffle or a fund might be better then an auction..

..or maybe multiple auctions..

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[59BuickWagon]

Condolences to Jerry's wife and family. Never met him but it's obvious from the comments here that he was a great guy willing to help others. So let's all help his family. Ryan, if you give the OK I'd be willing to add to the raffle.

Dennis

[haring]

That's terrible news. Very sad. I can't imagine the pain his wife must feel. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[SLAMIT]

I hope he is up there drag racing with the best of em.
My condolences
SLAMIT

[Kustm52]

Damn....My condolences to the family.

Brian

[whodaky]

I believe that things happen for a reason. But sometimes that belief is truly tested.
My thought's are with Jerry's family and friend's
Barnett I'm with you, I'll contribute a littel 'whodaky art' to a raffle or what ever!

[CherryBlossom]

If we decide on doing a raffle or fund...whatever, I'd be more than happy to take the donations in and then send it on to his family.


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[the duke]

really sorry to hear about this, hopefully the family is ok.

[Boones]

Sad to hear.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Shitty. Truly shitty. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[DGAS56]

Sorrybto hear it . Our thoughts + prayers go out to his family, anyone forward this to gasser Madness? Just a thought.

[A32Flathead]

If the raffle idea goes ahead, I will donate a picture too.

[sodbuster]

Sorry to here about that, and Godspeed.

Chris Nelson
Kansas

Very sad!!
Clark

[Johnny Ace]

auction...raffle...anything you folks want to do is fine by us...
We still have a bunch of great stuff that was worked on and contributed for a future HAMB auction from our Monster Rally party.....that includes work by FatLucky,Barnett,Hami,BoomBoom,Kali, and more....
Just say the word.....

[Mike]

Sad news indeed.

[Junkyard Dog 32]

Very Sad...
This ain't the way it's supposed to happen.

I met him at the HAMB drags... and remember it well.

Very, very sad... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

JOE

[jdubbya]

My thoughts are with his family and friends. -Joe

[jay]

God speed brother hamber..prayers will go out to your family.

[Jeff Norwell]

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Truly sad news.Rest In Peace. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

As per Johnny's suggestion of an auction ...if something gets organized I would be willing to donate a little piece of "art" to help.

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Very sad http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif......lemme know, I'm in........
Jeff

[Big A]

Sad news. My thoughts are with his family. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[SamIyam]

I'll never forget him running his Henry J at the HAMB Drags... my thoughts are with his family and friends.

Sam.

[34Fordtk]

Not what I wanted to hear on a Sunday after noon http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif my condolences to his family........

[Flatdog]

Bummed me out.RIP

[krupanut]

So sad, God be with his Family.

[ratster]

My condolence to his family and friends. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[55olds88]

thats terrible news, condolances to his family, who of us haven't been sat on the sholder fixin something over the years.....
If there is a raffle I will send up something I have hanging around from N.Z.

[sedan_dad]

That's awful.What a terrable way for his wife to find out.

[nor cal nic]

a prayer and condolences to his family... just watched a video of the hamb drags a week ago... cool runs with the Js.
nic

[littledeucecoupe427]

My thought and prayers go out to his family http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[CLSSY56]

My condolences and may you drive through the pearly gates in your Henry J...

[McGrath]

<font color="red">I just talked to Tommy again and he got a little more information.Jerry was pulling a Willys behind his Henry J, on his way to a Swap meet in Boliver,MO.

The accident is still being investigated, but right now it looks like Jerry lost a spindle on the Trailer. Tommy hadn't yet heard if the truck hit him while he was trying to get off the road, or if he was already off the road.

Kind of Ironic, the property where he was knocked off the road is owned by an outfit called "Hillbilly Heaven Hot Rods". </font>

[Missing Link]

I can only echo what the others have said...
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Drag on brother

[59BuickWagon]

From the Joplin Globe 4/4/04:

From staff reports

Joplin man killed in accident on I-44

A Joplin man was killed in a two-vehicle accident Friday on Interstate 44 east of Mount Vernon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.

Jerry W. Branson, 54, 30527 Fox Run Lane, one of the drivers, was pronounced dead at the scene and taken to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.

Mike E. Ogden, 50, of Springfield, Ohio, was the other driver.

The eastbound Branson car was struck from behind by the Ogden tractor-trailer, the patrol said. After the impact, the Branson car ran off the road, struck an embankment and overturned. Branson was thrown out of his car in the accident, which occurred at 6:10 p.m.

Dennis

BTW, Here's a great bookmark/favorite for your future use: http://www.newspaperlinks.com/ It takes you to every newspaper in the country with a web site.

[hotrodladycrusr]

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

[purplepickup]

That's really bad news Sean. My condolences to the family and friends.

I was impressed when I saw him pull in at MOKAN, driving his car. I walked down to where him and your uncle Tommy were parked to say hi and compliment them on their cars. He seemed like a real nice car guy.

Here's a pic I snapped when he was pulling in.

[Anderson]

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[Grumpy]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Rest In Peace

[Ryan]

Man, this whole thing really bums me out. I believe WZjunk and mojunk were buddies with him. They are currently in OKC for the NSRA deal - I hope they find out before they hop back on the HAMB.

[Kustm52]

Been thinking about this. The idea of the raffle or auction is a good one, but should someone take the initiative to send an arrangement or something for the services? I'd be glad to contribute if we could get something going there. That and maybe someone that is close could print this thread out and give it to the family, just to let them know that they are in our thoughts and prayers....

Brian

[beauishere]

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. May God bless him and his family. I never met the gentleman but I'm sure he can feel the love from all of his friend's posts.

[Zeke]

Jeeze I don't know what to say or think. All hambers are in my prayers tonite with more than a bit extra going out to the family. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Koops]

Death has been too familiar in my world over the last several years. My deepest sympathy goes to Jerry's family and close friends. Koops (England).

[abomber30]

that really sucks. my condolences to the family as well. he will keep on hot roddin in heaven!!

[Nads]

What horrible news.
My prayers are with his family.

[Brother Bob]

Our fellow HAMBr is not lost just shiftin' thru the lights on his way to peace. My heart felt condolances to his family.

[MoKanMan]

I really didn't know Jerry at all. But he stopped at the track one day last summer while I was out there working.

We sat in the conncession stand, drank a Coke, talked about Henry J's, the up coming HAMB drags and cars in general.

He certinly seemed like a great person. And I know he loved driving his Henry, you would see him in Joplin with it quite often.

Very sad to hear. God Speed Jerry.

[raven]

My deepest sympathies go out to his wife and family.
Our time here is all too short.
Life is precious.
Thank God for every breath.
Jerry's family is in our prayers this day.

Any news on the funeral?
Maybe we could get some HAMB representation to send off a brother?
r

[clint b]

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

[Kevin Lee]

Terrible. Sorry.

[Jack Daniel]

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[Ryan]

As far as a sending some flowers or holding a fund raiser, whatever... I'm all for it. Is there appropriate protocol for this kind of thing?

[38Chevy454]

Wow, terrible news and an awful story to hear. I remember him from the drags and the fun he was having.

My sympathies and prayers for the family.

A HAMB flower arrangement at the funeral is a great idea. No matter how it is set up, I'll participate or contribute.

[Tuck]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif my prayers go out to his family...

sending flowers etc is a great idea... let me know where to send my donation...

Henry J's rule... i've loved them since I built my first model of one at age 12. It was even cooler to see em going down the strip at the drags... I cant believe that happened.

Tuck

[Broman]

Ohh how awful...

I just got back from the NSRA show Ryan mentioned above and the first thing I do after waking up is get on the HAMB. I recall seeing something about a crash on the news while we were down there. It was just a flash and I THOUGHT it involved a Hot-Rod but it's hard to recall as I wasn't really paying attention enough. I am sorry to say it but WZJUNK will probably hear it here first.....that sucks.

I can't imagine the pain. I am truely, deeply sorry for them...

[Monkey]

Remember him and the car from the drags last summer. Was very impressed he drove his drag car to the strip. That thing ran strong for a street car.
He will be missed by many....
Godspeed!
~monkey~

[Broman]

Looks like I was wrong on two accounts. WZJUNK heard the news before this post and the accident I heard about did involve a Hot-Rod, but not a HAMB owned Hot-Rod and it wasn't fatal either....(that good news I guess).

[Assdragger]

Jerry used to live up this way (Columbia-Jeff.city area), he has ALOT of hot rod buddy`s and family up here.

We tried to get ahold of someone yesterday but everyone was already gone toward Joplin.

I`m going to make a call to information and see if I can atleast find a place to send a donation. I`ll let you guy`s know if I findout anything.

[Unkl Ian]

Is anyone local?
Or know his family?
Maybe he belonged to a local car club?

[ QUOTE ]
Is there appropriate protocol for this kind of thing?

[/ QUOTE ]



Some people request,in lieu of flowers,a donation be made to a specific charity.
This would frequently be included in an Obituary.

[Ryan]

Thanks a ton assdragger. I'd really like us to send something or help his wife in some way.

[Paul]

yes, thanks Assdragger,

please post the info on the funeral, I would like to send flowers..

it would be awsome if we all did.

Paul

[Unkl Ian]

From the Joplin Globe site:

Joplin Published: 2004-04-05

Jerry W. Branson Jerry W. Branson, 54, a retired insurance salesman, passed away Friday, April 2, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin. Burial will be in Little Sandy Cemetery, Toronto, Kan. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

[Mo Junk]

Sean, do you know where Jerry's accident occurred? I left Rolla at 4:00PM on Friday evening headed West on I-44 to the Southwest Nats at OK City. About 1/2 mile East of Mt. Vernon, Mo. there was a terrible accident in the eastbound lane. I told brother one of the vehicles looked like it might have been a rod or older car, it was over the embankment and I couldn't tell for sure. Just wondering!!! I visited with Jerry quite awhile at the HAMB Drags last year. He was a good guy and will be missed. Sam

[Assdragger]

OK fella`s, here`s what I was just told...

Jerry`s funeral is at 11:00am, burial at 3pm on Wednesday in Toronto Kansas. Dont know where...?

He`s at Thornhill Dillon Mortuary in Joplin, Phone number is: 417-623-4567

Contributions can be made in his name to:
Cheif CrazyHorse Monument
Custer,South Dakota

I think the monument thing is a well deserved and cool idea.
Who knows, if we got enough money together,maybe they would put a plaque somewhere in Jerry`s name as a large contributer!

Flowers are also good....lets get something together, I`m in!

[McGrath]

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Sean, do you know where Jerry's accident occurred? I left Rolla at 4:00PM on Friday evening headed West on I-44 to the Southwest Nats at OK City. About 1/2 mile East of Mt. Vernon, Mo. there was a terrible accident in the eastbound lane. I told brother one of the vehicles looked like it might have been a rod or older car, it was over the embankment and I couldn't tell for sure. Just wondering!!! I visited with Jerry quite awhile at the HAMB Drags last year. He was a good guy and will be missed. Sam

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That may have been it. Tommy told me the mile marker, but I forgot it by the time I updated the post. Tommy was told that Jerry's wreck happened right in front of a Shop called "Hillbilly Heaven Hot Rods", or "Hot Rod Heaven", something like that....

Whoever Tommy got his information from said that Jerry's family was in pretty good shape as far as Money goes, but said that Jerry was Diabetic and suggested that donations could also be made to the American Diabetes Association in Jerrys name.

[atch]

Ok,

Since I didn't hear anyone else speak up, I just ordered a flower arrangement from All Seasons Florists (owned by Randy Sahasky, a friend of Jerry's). I probably spelled Randy's last name wrong.

The card will read "From your friends on the H.A.M.B."

I paid $106.83 for it and put it on my Visa. A hundred bucks should send something pretty nice.

If anyone out there wants to send me a buck in the mail to go towards paying for this send it to:

Mike Atchley
1595 County Road 256
Columbia, Missouri 65201-1711

And if no one sends me a cent I'll survive. It's the thought that counts. I hope this didn't step on anyone's toes. Sorry if it did.

If I collect more than the flowers cost I'll either send the rest to Ryan or Jerry's family/charity, whichever y'all want.

[Mo Junk]

Sean, that's exactly where I saw the accident. It was a dusk and hard to see. There were ambulances and fire trucks driving in the median to get around traffic. I didn't stop. Guess there wasn't anything I could have done anyway. Atch, thanks for taking care of the flowers. Sam

[Ryan]

atch, send the rest to the family - not the HAMB.

Do you have a paypal account?

[photoman]

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i hate hearing about ANY human being dying,,the media waters death down alot..which is something we should think about alot more....but when someone dies doing what they love or being in a ride that the love with there whole heart,it makes me very very sad,for them and their familys.

sad to hear this..and i wish the best to his family...

[/ QUOTE ]

I don't think I can say it any better than that.

A real bummer...

p.s. It ain't much but some cash on the way for the flowers

[Satinblack]

God bless him and his family.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Atch, thanks for stepping up to the plate and doing what needed to be done. Flower donation money is on the way to you.

[BARNETT]

Very nice, Atch. I'll send a couple of bucks out, tomorrow, to you. The offer still stands for a raffle/auction piece. I'm gonna go out in the shop tonight and see about getting something going for it. This kind of thing always reminds me of a really close friend I lost almost 4 years ago, due to a bike accident. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[atch]

i don't have a paypal account, but if someone that does wants to volunteer to collect $ and forward it along that might make it easier for folks.

and per Ryan above, i'll send any overage to the family.

[hankcash]

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atch, send the rest to the family - not the HAMB.

Do you have a paypal account?

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes, I would like to donate as well and paypal is the fastest way.....

HC

[Johnny Ace]

Same here Atch.....we will send ya a few shekels for our part...
If the family is doing okay, perhaps the HAMB can utilize a raffle for a Diabetes donation ?

[Brooding Swede]

My condolences to his family and wife. BS

[Fat Cat]

I am volunteering to collect the paypal donations. send it to prolynx@roddingroundtable.com and I will forward it to atch on friday.

[Assdragger]

I dont have much extra time on my hands, I just happen to be off today, I`m getting ready to start adding onto my house so I am BUSY.
BUT, I do have a paypal account and I will collect for you and get the leftovers to Jerry`s cousin David Pace, I`m sure he would make sure it got to the family.

Does that work for you Atch? If so I`ll give out my paypal number.

[Assdragger]

Sorry Fatcat, I`m a little slow.
I do live close to the action if you dont want to mess with it....up to you.

[redmeat]

<font color="red">Sorry to here .......one thing this post brings to my mind is this.....all alot of folks see when they see us doing a smokey burn out or as we are getting pulled over is a bunch of roughneck assholes ....if they could only see the other side from the generosity of the folks on this post.............put up the paypal account I am in.......good to see folks helping out ......

R E D M E A T </font>

[snapper]

Atch : Thank You for doing the flowers. Just sent you $5.00 (Pay-Pal) to help out. Thanks Howard

[Slick50]

Sad news indeed. Although I never met Jerry, I feel he's a brother to us all. RIP

I'll drop a check in tomorrow's mail.
Thanks for picking up the ball.

[atch]

turns out i do indeed have a paypal account. i guess that's from when i used paypal to pay for the hokey assed cookbook.

i don't know how to use it or how the money gets to me, but snapper figured it out that i do have one.

i guess it's under willie.atchley@med.va.gov, so if anyone is inclined to donate here's a way with paypal. and if anyone has already sent to fat cat's paypal account i'm sure he will forward it along, too.

can someone out there send me a pm telling me how paypal works for the recipient?

[Mutt]

Here's their web page. You have to log in - if you've forgotten your login info they'll help you.

http://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_home



Mutt

[Sixcarb]

Does he have any kids? ages, maybe something on that end as well for helping out, any info appreciated.


Joe

[Fat Cat]

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Sorry Fatcat, I`m a little slow.
I do live close to the action if you dont want to mess with it....up to you.

[/ QUOTE ]

Looks like atch has it covered. I did it because I don't realy have much to do right now what with no job to keep me busy. So if anyone needs some help let me know.

[Mike Zenor]

Damn, damn, damn. The first HAMBer to die, in my recollection.

My deepest sympathies to the family.

[CAS]

Very sad.
My prayers to his family and friends.

[A32Flathead]

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If anyone out there wants to send me a buck in the mail to go towards paying for this

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Mike,

Many thanks for organising the flowers, there is an envelope on its way 1st thing in the morning.

Dave

[hotrodladycrusr]

[ QUOTE ]

Looks like atch has it covered. I did it because I don't realy have much to do right now what with no job to keep me busy. So if anyone needs some help let me know.



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Frank, maybe you can check your records and see if he ordered one of your HAMB drags videos last year. If not, maybe you could send the family a video of that great day. If I remember correctly you got him racing quite a few times.

[McGrath]

[/ QUOTE ]Also, maybe you could print this whole post and send it to the family with the video. It might give his family a understanding of the HAMB and some comfort in knowing that he was a well liked guy in the hot rodding world and that he's going to be truely missed by a large group of his peers.

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<font color="red">Tommy already has it printed and is taking it to the Visitation for the family. </font>

[hotrodladycrusr]

I read your post after I posted that suggestion to Frank. I then just deleted it, but not before you read it and quoted it.. Great minds think alike http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Django]

Looks like I'm a bit late, but this is horrible. Godspeed to him and prayers to his family.

Shit, just a couple weeks ago, I spent over an hour on the side of the interstate when my front seal blew. Makes you THINK.

[atch]

bttt for anyone who's wondering what all the other posts are talking about.

because there are a lot of very generous hambers, the flowers are paid for in full with some bux left over. with her permission, i would like to send the extra to cherryblossum to be included in whatever monies are sent to the charity.

i've received several donations by way of paypal and today got two envelopes in the mail. i wouldn't be surprised to find more envelopes in tomorrow's mail.

cherryblossum, do you mind if i send this extra money to you via paypal for inclusion in what you'll be sending?

[CherryBlossom]

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cherryblossum, do you mind if i send this extra money to you via paypal for inclusion in what you'll be sending?

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By all means go ahead http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[REVEREND JAKE]

I too am taken aback by such happenings. I wish his family the best. Such things like this always make me think about our own mortality, LIVE and LOVE like this is your last day on Earth. I didn't know Joplin, but I am very saddened by this. With each opportunity that I get to meet someone new, I am happy I got that opportunity to be a part of their life travels. I regret I didn't have that opportunity with Jerry.

My most sincere regards to all who knew and loved him,
Reverend Jake

[Cadillacin Marcus]

This is the most disturbing news.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif What a tragedy... This is Just really too sad..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Carps]

Sorry to hear that...my deepest sympathies to his friends and family.

But for the grace of whichever God you believe in, it could have been any of us.

Pretty disturbing to hear how his wife found out.

[flatordead]

Very sad, My condolences to his family.

[CherryBlossom]

Just wanted to let you guys know in case you missed it, we're having a raffle in Joplin's honor, which is pinned at the top of page 1. There's some great stuff being raffled off, from Barnett, Brush, magazines, pictures....TONS of great things. ALL of the money raised will go to the Crazy Horse monument that is being built in SD, which is where his family wanted contributions made. It's such a great cause!

Thanks http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Dirk35]

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Very sad.
Hope the family is doing well.

[mybeatupford]

damn this sucks, i always hate being the last to hear about things like this. what part of missouri he from i got a pal from there so i might see if he can send something. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif