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01-25-2011, 10:58 AM | #1 |
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Gene Emes
I just received news from the Smith's
The most tragic news, Gene's sudden passing last evening. He was a true friend to all of us, specifically the Can Am bunch. He always had good words for every competitior, offering encouragement, dropping by for a visit with each and every one of us. The work he has done behind the scenes with the series can not even be described in the few short lines here. I am beside myself as I write. To the Emes family Beth, Steven, Ken et al on behalf of Lorraine and myself I offer our deepest heartfelt condolences. Lorraine & Venice Perno Last edited by Ven302; 01-25-2011 at 10:59 AM. Reason: spelling |
01-25-2011, 01:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: Gene Emes
Gene, in this incredibly inadequate space, we say, farewell and Godspeed.
We want to wish you "good luck" once more, as we prepare to meet in competition. We want to say "thank-you" for welcoming each and every racer into the "family" We want to invite you to our home to repay even a small part of your kindness. We want to thank-you for reminding everyone that having FUN was the real reason we suffered through those rainy weekends. We wish we had shared all these things with you Mr. Emes. We will miss your upbeat, sunny attitude towards every day at the track, your humble, yet assured greeting for an opponent in victory or defeat; for being a generous and caring man in every way. We WILL tell you, when next we meet, how much we missed the time we were apart. Cathy and Dave Turner
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Re: Gene Emes
Big loss for our series....Gene was a good man and friend to alot of us. Always there to lend a hand weather it be parts or tools or a rye and coke. Im lost for words...this news really ruined my day and im sure im not the only one. He will be missed...
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01-25-2011, 05:41 PM | #4 |
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Re: Gene Emes
What a tremendous loss for all who knew Gene. "our friend". We are sure glad that we were blessed to have known such a great friend, Mike and I have so many great memories that we will cherish forever. Our deepest sympathy to Beth, Steven, Ken and their families. Words can not describe how much he meant to us in our racing community, the posts before us describe Gene well. He will be missed in our sport. He was the sportsman in "sportsman racing"
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Visitation at the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main Street North, Markham, Ontario
(Markham Road north of Hwy 7) Friday 2 – 4, 7 – 9 Funeral at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Funeral Home.
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My heartfelt condolences to the entire Emes family.
He will be sadly missed by his fellow racers. Dick Kirkpatrick
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What a true sportsman and a super person.Thoughts are with the family .
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Gene Emes
We were saddened and shocked by the news of Gene's passing. To Beth, Steven and Ken, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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01-27-2011, 05:04 PM | #9 |
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Got to know Gene and Beth very well as they attended several D1 races over the years.
Hands down one of the nicest famalies in racing ! Our condolences go out to Beth , Steve and Ken. RIP Gene. Dave & Gloria Ley
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