Many thanks to all who responded....
It's been heart warming to hear the personal stories.... and I thank you...
K
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> From: Pope, Jeff <Jeff.Pope@HSV.Boeing.com>
> To: 'Keith Turk' <kturk@ala.net>; land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Paul Chism
> Date: Friday, May 18, 2001 8:40 AM
>
> Keith,
> I am saddened to hear about this.
>
> When I went over to see and meet Paul a few years back he was very
friendly
> and excited about his car and the land speed racing. He showed a friend
and
> me his shop, motors and car. Everything was displayed and he answered any
> questions we had.
>
> It was an enjoyable visit for a couple of gearheads. It was my first look
at
> a LSR car and I was particularly pumped up about the turbochargers.
>
> Paul was eager to share information and experiences with two people he
had
> never met before. I got the impression he had never met a stranger and
was
> friendly to everyone. I had anticipated getting together with him in the
> future to discuss the LSR deal.
>
> I am truly sorry for you, his family and friends.
>
> Jeff
>
>
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>
> Paul Passed away last night.... just wanted to share that... I don't
know
> much more then that .... Except he took his own life....
>
> Paul owned the #415 Jaguar XJS that held the BB/GC record on the salt
with
> Oz Cheek driving and currently has 5 records at Maxton with me driving...
> Paul put both Oz and I our respective Two Clubs....
>
> Paul was also a personal mentor to me in the business world... I have
called
> him often just to chat about business. Rarely if ever did we talk about
the
> Jag.... I am going to miss him .... more importantly right this minute as
I
> write this I am pissed off at him.... for not calling me and chatting
about
> any problem he had that was this bad....
>
> Money can't buy you happiness... that much Paul has just taught me...
>
> Keith ( Life is grand .... but if it isn't ... I am only a phone call
> away.... and I can make Grouchy Laugh.... trust me...) Ps I am in the
Phone
> book.... if you forget my number.... 334 347 6566
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