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posted 11-27-2005 05:47 PM         

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whistle, speed shift a 4 speed...he taught me hard work , about running a business....showed me the back roads to Kentucky where his home was, tires squealing all thru the mountains in his blue Fords, we always had a blue Ford...he is responsible for me never smoking, a deal we made when I was 14 years old....spent weeks at my side in the hospital when I was a kid, critically injured in an auto accident....he used to loan me his motorcycle, a chopper, when I wanted it, but I never did learn to ride it very well...he told me of all his exploits during WWII, and most recently told me a lot of new stories I had never heard...we drag raced each other on many occasions when I was a teen, he usually out drove me in my old 55 Chevy...he loved to ride in Vipers and our last run to the homeplace a couple of years ago was in a black Viper SRT, he always wanted to go faster....we hit in excess of 150mph on many stretches on open road thru Kentucky....then we had 2 police cars follow us the last 20 miles....I think they were puzzled why two old guys were going that fast, never stopped us but watched us closely for a long time, he loved to tell that story...called me every evening to check in, and see what was new, he loved the fact I owned different businesses...he was my buddy, and my dad....

Othal Bell....June 3, 1922 to November 27, 2005

tangled up in Blue will be on a temporary haitus...

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I bet he was as proud of you as you were of him....

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posted 11-27-2005 06:31 PM         

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Sorry to hear about your Dad. My condolences to you and your family.

Howard

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posted 11-27-2005 06:37 PM         

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Larry, very sorry for you and your family. Lost my dad 20 years ago before I began my business. You will always cherish the memories. Take care my friend.

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posted 11-27-2005 06:40 PM         

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You were blessed to have such a neat father.

Phyl & I will remember you in our prayers

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posted 11-27-2005 07:19 PM         

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Larry,

Sounds like your dad was a great guy....Our condolences to you in a time of your loss of a friend & father

Larry & Sue

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posted 11-27-2005 07:21 PM         

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My dad was not around when I was growing up, got to know him in my adult years, Only had 14 years to get to know him and I think of him always. From your post you are a lucky man to have so many memories and experiences with your dad. I pray for you and your family, the loss is tremendous I know.

Head Hunter

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posted 11-27-2005 07:37 PM         

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Larry, my sincere condolences; I'm sure he was as proud of you as you are of him.

While you are suffering now, you are very fortunate to have had your father around for so many years and to him guide you all those years and be your buddy. Lost my dad when I was 11 on Christmas Eve. Having your father for so long was a real gift which it sounds like you two took full advantage of through the years.

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posted 11-27-2005 08:08 PM         

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Larry, our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.

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posted 11-27-2005 08:38 PM         

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TUIB,

Always enjoy your posts. They are very well written and interesting to read....thanks for sharing.

Very sorry to hear about your Dad....been there, done that....it's brutal. You guys were obviously great pals....that's cool

"God Bless"

This message has been edited by Thunder on 11-27-2005 at 08:40 PM

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posted 11-27-2005 08:45 PM         

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Larry, Debbie, and the entire Bell family, we extend our deepest, heart felt sympathy. May God be with you and your family during this time of great loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers, my friend.

Larry Salzman & Lethia Elsasser

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posted 11-27-2005 08:48 PM         

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larry
he as well as you and your family will be in our prayers
"you now know another angel in heaven"
bless you all

sam
ps--you also now have a heck of a "co-pilot" with you whenever you drive !!!

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posted 11-27-2005 08:55 PM           

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Sounds like one hell of a friend,dad and buddy we will pray for you and yours. So very sorry to hear of your loss.

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