Please Pray for Phil Berg - Page 3

Sean Haning · 12-24-2008, 02:54 PM

Mark,
I'm glad to hear that things have turned toward the good for Phil. I spent some time talking with you all at the last meet and could tell there is a special bond between the three of you guys. All three of you are great people and while we aren't close I consider you all good "racing buddies". Hope all have a Merry Christmas and we'll keep praying!

scott helms · 12-25-2008, 12:54 PM

sorry to hear of problem but glad to say prayers work and merry christmas.look forward to seeing you guys next year and good luck and health phil and berg family,

icebrrrg · 12-29-2008, 09:53 PM

Phil was released from the hospital late Friday and is continuing his recovery at home. Paul, Phil and I and the rest of our family really appreciated your thoughts and prayers with this very serious matter that Phil went through. Please continue to pray for him as he continues his recovery.

Phil was with us at the last SSSSA race at Gainesville and enjoyed talking with a number of folks out there. He isn't a member of Class Racer yet, so he asked me to post a message for him. The following is a cut and paste of the message that Phil sent to me:

Good Morning Mark,

You know how much I appreciate your help in this time but I'd like to send a personal message (thru you) to the SSSSA. Gainesville (Nov.) was the first time that I've been able to see the 'cast of characters'
that make up the SSSSA. They were lotsa fun, as I had an idea that they would be, of course 'HAMMER',
has to lighten up on my poor defenseless big brother, Paul. The leadership really tries to make it a fun time,
and in time of big budgets in drag racing, it takes you back to a better time when fun was OK.
So much for the opening, I want thank each of you for your prayers on my behalf in my recent physical
'scare'. As most of you know, through the efforts of my brothers, Paul & Mark, news got out about my hospital stay and thus your support for someone you hardly knew. Paul & I have been around drag racing
since the 'SFTA' in the 50/60s when Ernie Schorb organized drag racing at the abandoned WWII air bases
around Miami and have always treasured our friendships. It's mostly a fun, caring group. Mark wanted to get into drag racing in recent years, so he got the '85 Camaro and always liked (as Paul &I) the stick cars, so that's what he got. Needless to say, stick cars, are a lot different that they were when we were racing, so it's been quite an education. Paul, never one to shrink from a challenge (even at 65 years 'young') has really had a great time, plus, the 3 of us really enjoy being together. Sorry to burden you with so much history but since there has been so much drag racing in our past, I thought that I'd share a bit.
Back on the 'physical' front, I'm doing well since I got out of the hospital, 12/26. The Doctor is opptimistic
about full recovery, so I'm verythankful. I was 'hit' with it 12/18am at work and a couple of those days are 'addois'. It was the worst headache that I ever had along with the water just pouring off my body. I know that this was tooooo long winded but I wanted to give a little of our background. Thanks again for your support,
and great to get to know many of you.

Phil Berg

Thanks again everybody and have a Happy New Year!

Mark Bergf

John Leichtamer Jr · 12-29-2008, 10:57 PM

Phil

Don't even think for a second i'm going to lighten up on Paul.

Not until I get him to do it RIGHT.

RIGHT FOOT on the floor for 1320'

HAMMER

PS Glad your on the mend .Happy NEW YEAR to the Burg Family

Sean Haning · 12-30-2008, 07:48 AM

Thats great to hear he is in the comfort of home. Tell him his stories of racing past is always welcomed, especially to the younger guys. Look forward to some more racing history lessons from him!

Jim Woods · 12-30-2008, 08:54 AM

Phil, that is great news that you are home and enjoying the holidays. Connie & I will continue to pray for you. We look forward to seeing you soon.The Berg bros . are excellent representatives of the first class people we have in drag racing today. If you need anything just call me.

Jim Wahl · 12-30-2008, 12:43 PM

Phil,
This is wonderful news! We are sooooooo glad you are doing better. We will be praying for you and hope to see you at our first race of the year! Jim

12-24-2008, 02:54 PM	#21
Sean Haning Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jacksonville Fl. Posts: 290 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Please Pray for Phil Berg Mark, I'm glad to hear that things have turned toward the good for Phil. I spent some time talking with you all at the last meet and could tell there is a special bond between the three of you guys. All three of you are great people and while we aren't close I consider you all good "racing buddies". Hope all have a Merry Christmas and we'll keep praying! __________________ Hired gun w/o gun.

12-25-2008, 12:54 PM	#22
scott helms Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pierre Part,la. Posts: 253 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Please Pray for Phil Berg sorry to hear of problem but glad to say prayers work and merry christmas.look forward to seeing you guys next year and good luck and health phil and berg family,

12-29-2008, 09:53 PM	#23
icebrrrg Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 90 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Please Pray for Phil Berg Phil was released from the hospital late Friday and is continuing his recovery at home. Paul, Phil and I and the rest of our family really appreciated your thoughts and prayers with this very serious matter that Phil went through. Please continue to pray for him as he continues his recovery. Phil was with us at the last SSSSA race at Gainesville and enjoyed talking with a number of folks out there. He isn't a member of Class Racer yet, so he asked me to post a message for him. The following is a cut and paste of the message that Phil sent to me: Good Morning Mark, You know how much I appreciate your help in this time but I'd like to send a personal message (thru you) to the SSSSA. Gainesville (Nov.) was the first time that I've been able to see the 'cast of characters' that make up the SSSSA. They were lotsa fun, as I had an idea that they would be, of course 'HAMMER', has to lighten up on my poor defenseless big brother, Paul. The leadership really tries to make it a fun time, and in time of big budgets in drag racing, it takes you back to a better time when fun was OK. So much for the opening, I want thank each of you for your prayers on my behalf in my recent physical 'scare'. As most of you know, through the efforts of my brothers, Paul & Mark, news got out about my hospital stay and thus your support for someone you hardly knew. Paul & I have been around drag racing since the 'SFTA' in the 50/60s when Ernie Schorb organized drag racing at the abandoned WWII air bases around Miami and have always treasured our friendships. It's mostly a fun, caring group. Mark wanted to get into drag racing in recent years, so he got the '85 Camaro and always liked (as Paul &I) the stick cars, so that's what he got. Needless to say, stick cars, are a lot different that they were when we were racing, so it's been quite an education. Paul, never one to shrink from a challenge (even at 65 years 'young') has really had a great time, plus, the 3 of us really enjoy being together. Sorry to burden you with so much history but since there has been so much drag racing in our past, I thought that I'd share a bit. Back on the 'physical' front, I'm doing well since I got out of the hospital, 12/26. The Doctor is opptimistic about full recovery, so I'm verythankful. I was 'hit' with it 12/18am at work and a couple of those days are 'addois'. It was the worst headache that I ever had along with the water just pouring off my body. I know that this was tooooo long winded but I wanted to give a little of our background. Thanks again for your support, and great to get to know many of you. Phil Berg Thanks again everybody and have a Happy New Year! Mark Bergf

12-29-2008, 10:57 PM	#24
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Please Pray for Phil Berg Phil Don't even think for a second i'm going to lighten up on Paul. Not until I get him to do it RIGHT. RIGHT FOOT on the floor for 1320' HAMMER PS Glad your on the mend .Happy NEW YEAR to the Burg Family

12-30-2008, 07:48 AM	#25
Sean Haning Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jacksonville Fl. Posts: 290 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Please Pray for Phil Berg Thats great to hear he is in the comfort of home. Tell him his stories of racing past is always welcomed, especially to the younger guys. Look forward to some more racing history lessons from him! __________________ Hired gun w/o gun.

12-30-2008, 08:54 AM	#26
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Please Pray for Phil Berg Phil, that is great news that you are home and enjoying the holidays. Connie & I will continue to pray for you. We look forward to seeing you soon.The Berg bros . are excellent representatives of the first class people we have in drag racing today. If you need anything just call me. __________________ Jim Woods

12-30-2008, 12:43 PM	#27
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,843 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Please Pray for Phil Berg Phil, This is wonderful news! We are sooooooo glad you are doing better. We will be praying for you and hope to see you at our first race of the year! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.