Woodrow Josey needs our help

Fred Elsass · 08-17-2012, 08:31 AM

WOODROW JOSEY NEEDS OUR HELP.

Woodrow has once again had a heart attack and is not able to work. He has had quadruple by-pass surgery and has had (and this is no S***) 13 stents. Needless to say, it appears that the days of Woody, who I consider the William Tyler Jenkins of Stock Eliminator, can no longer build *** kicking small and big block Chevrolets. As a matter of fact I am in the process of advertising his current show quality Pontiac Firebird B/Stock Automatic car on this site and also Racing Junk.

My bride and I decided that we would send Woody $1,000 and he received it yesterday (15 August 2012) and this was in my e-mail box this morning.
QUOTE “Fred, at this point I am speechless, never had anyone do this for us and I don’t know how or when I can pay you back, maybe if my cars sells soon, then I can repay you, but until then I have no idea. Right now I am in Tears and thanks Fred,,,,,, doesn’t the lord work in special ways, my close friends hardly ever say hello or can I help in any way, and then in the back ground Jesus sends me this Check, God Bless you my Dear Friend.”

I responded to Woody with, “I only do what I want to and repayment is not expected, wanted or needed.” Now I am throwing down the gauntlet with, follow my example. Last year my bride and I filed taxes on a gross income of $89K. $1,000 is more than 1% of our annual income and what the hell good is money if you cannot do good things with it. I am not asking anyone to send Woody and his family $1,000 however, I am challenging you to send what your heart directs you to.

$1,000, $500, $100, $50, $10 or just buy a card. You should be able to work
one of these options
You kind considerations should be sent to:
Woodrow Josey and family
3655 Boy Scout Road
Byron, Georgia 31008

Thanking you in advance for your largesse,

Frederick L. Elsass, SMSgt, USAF, Retired
A great fan of Woodrow Josey

cicero819 · 08-17-2012, 08:39 AM

This is why the Drag racing community is such a great family, count me in and get well soon Woodrow. Claude

Pentastar340 · 08-17-2012, 09:03 AM

The check is in the mail. Get Well SOON!!!

Leonard Johnson, 4445 CC/SA

Bob Pagano · 08-17-2012, 09:18 AM

Sarge thank you for posting this, Will send check out Monday. Woodro stay positive !

Dan Fahey · 08-17-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Pagano

Sarge thank you for posting this, Will send check out Monday. Woodro stay positive !

Woodro Josey...check is coming !!

Get well !

Jeff Goss · 08-17-2012, 02:39 PM

Sarge! A name from the past!

Very good of you to post this! Woodro Josey is a legend!

Get well soon, Mr. Josey!

X-TECH MAN · 08-30-2012, 06:57 PM

Wishing you a speedy recovery Woody. Thinking of you.
Terry

Jim Wahl · 09-15-2012, 12:24 AM

Woody, I know I don't have to post this but......... you know you have but just to ask if I can do anything. Stay strong. Jim

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davidhuff · 09-15-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Woody, I know I don't have to post this but......... you know you have but just to ask if I can do anything. Stay strong. Jim

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Stay strong and get well Woodrow.
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Woodro Josey · 09-17-2012, 05:45 PM

I want to take this time especially to thank (Sarge) Fred Elsass, for posting on Class Racer about my health and condition. I have truly had a bad time, first the Heart Attack with 5 day stay in the Hospital and then a week Later with complications and another 3 day stay in the Hospital. this has really brought me down, as most of you already knew, i have retired from racing but having this happen, it will force me to have to sell my equipment also, which is really given me a state of sadness and depression.
I also want to thank the many Class Racers that have sent me cards and donations, this just shows there are people in the racing world that really care and those donations will truly come in handy, believe me. And to the thousands of class racers that read the post and chose not to respond, at least i know you thought enough of me to read about my health. This is a very, very sad time for me and i pray you never have to go thru what i have been going thru for the past 8 weeks. Good luck racing and may God guide and protect you!

08-17-2012, 08:31 AM	#1
Fred Elsass Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 129 Likes: 1 Liked 304 Times in 43 Posts	Woodrow Josey needs our help *WOODROW JOSEY NEEDS OUR HELP.* Woodrow has once again had a heart attack and is not able to work. He has had quadruple by-pass surgery and has had (and this is no S*) 13 stents. Needless to say, it appears that the days of Woody, who I consider the William Tyler Jenkins of Stock Eliminator, can no longer build * kicking small and big block Chevrolets. As a matter of fact I am in the process of advertising his current show quality Pontiac Firebird B/Stock Automatic car on this site and also Racing Junk. My bride and I decided that we would send Woody $1,000 and he received it yesterday (15 August 2012) and this was in my e-mail box this morning. QUOTE “Fred, at this point I am speechless, never had anyone do this for us and I don’t know how or when I can pay you back, maybe if my cars sells soon, then I can repay you, but until then I have no idea. Right now I am in Tears and thanks Fred,,,,,, doesn’t the lord work in special ways, my close friends hardly ever say hello or can I help in any way, and then in the back ground Jesus sends me this Check, God Bless you my Dear Friend.” I responded to Woody with, “I only do what I want to and repayment is not expected, wanted or needed.” Now I am throwing down the gauntlet with, follow my example. Last year my bride and I filed taxes on a gross income of $89K. $1,000 is more than 1% of our annual income and what the hell good is money if you cannot do good things with it. I am not asking anyone to send Woody and his family $1,000 however, I am challenging you to send what your heart directs you to. $1,000, $500, $100, $50, $10 or just buy a card. You should be able to work one of these options You kind considerations should be sent to: Woodrow Josey and family 3655 Boy Scout Road Byron, Georgia 31008 Thanking you in advance for your largesse, Frederick L. Elsass, SMSgt, USAF, Retired A great fan of Woodrow Josey

08-17-2012, 08:39 AM	#2
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Woodrow Josey needs our help This is why the Drag racing community is such a great family, count me in and get well soon Woodrow. Claude

08-17-2012, 09:03 AM	#3
Pentastar340 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: L.A. Posts: 58 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Woodrow Josey needs our help The check is in the mail. Get Well SOON!!! Leonard Johnson, 4445 CC/SA

08-17-2012, 09:18 AM	#4
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 240 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Woodrow Josey needs our help Sarge thank you for posting this, Will send check out Monday. Woodro stay positive ! __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

08-17-2012, 02:39 PM	#6
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Woodrow Josey needs our help Sarge! A name from the past! Very good of you to post this! Woodro Josey is a legend! Get well soon, Mr. Josey!

08-30-2012, 06:57 PM	#7
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Woodrow Josey needs our help Wishing you a speedy recovery Woody. Thinking of you. Terry

09-15-2012, 12:24 AM	#8
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Woodrow Josey needs our help Woody, I know I don't have to post this but......... you know you have but just to ask if I can do anything. Stay strong. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

09-17-2012, 05:45 PM	#10
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Woodrow Josey needs our help I want to take this time especially to thank (Sarge) Fred Elsass, for posting on Class Racer about my health and condition. I have truly had a bad time, first the Heart Attack with 5 day stay in the Hospital and then a week Later with complications and another 3 day stay in the Hospital. this has really brought me down, as most of you already knew, i have retired from racing but having this happen, it will force me to have to sell my equipment also, which is really given me a state of sadness and depression. I also want to thank the many Class Racers that have sent me cards and donations, this just shows there are people in the racing world that really care and those donations will truly come in handy, believe me. And to the thousands of class racers that read the post and chose not to respond, at least i know you thought enough of me to read about my health. This is a very, very sad time for me and i pray you never have to go thru what i have been going thru for the past 8 weeks. Good luck racing and may God guide and protect you! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK