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Old 01-29-2013, 12:45 AM
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Exceptional story with admirable people.
I feel that there is some poetic justice to this story, riding one last "German"

All the best.
Old 01-29-2013, 01:45 AM
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Wow... I just found this thread....you all are AWESOME!
Old 01-29-2013, 04:40 AM
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Wow, just WOW... great story! Made me get all choked up. Bravo!
Old 01-29-2013, 07:31 AM
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Just beautiful! Congrats to all.......especially uncle Tom!

Tom
Old 01-29-2013, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by daberlin
USMC, Medic, your Ohana, and Kika - can't tell you how much I appreciated the opportunity to spend some time with you guys and put a smile on Rennlist's newest member. It was an honor I won't soon forget. For those who couldn't make it, I took the following photos. Hope you like.... Very Respectfully, David

Picture 1 - At least the Sun came out for a few minutes!!



Picture 2 - Rennlist Member Medic and Two Models pose for a photo.



Picture 3 - The Arctic Silver it is!



Picture 4 - All Strapped in



Picture 5 - Boys and Porsche Toys



Picture 6 - Kika explains how Rennlist started and bestows a special gift..



Picture 7 - An honorary key for an extraordinary man



Picture 8 - Uncle receives his Rennlist membership



Picture 9 - Call sign 'Medic'



Picture 10 - A most wonderful couple.



Picture 11 - Ohana with some Texas twist

incredible!
very very admirable!!!!
the man seems to be very happy about this!

much respect to all involved in this project!!!!
Old 01-29-2013, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by daberlin
USMC, Medic, your Ohana, and Kika - can't tell you how much I appreciated the opportunity to spend some time with you guys and put a smile on Rennlist's newest member. It was an honor I won't soon forget. For those who couldn't make it, I took the following photos. Hope you like.... Very Respectfully, David

Picture 1 - At least the Sun came out for a few minutes!!



Picture 2 - Rennlist Member Medic and Two Models pose for a photo.



Picture 3 - The Arctic Silver it is!



Picture 4 - All Strapped in



Picture 5 - Boys and Porsche Toys



Picture 6 - Kika explains how Rennlist started and bestows a special gift..



Picture 7 - An honorary key for an extraordinary man



Picture 8 - Uncle receives his Rennlist membership



Picture 9 - Call sign 'Medic'



Picture 10 - A most wonderful couple.



Picture 11 - Ohana with some Texas twist

incredible!
very very admirable!!!!
the man seems to be very happy about this!

much respect to all involved in this project!!!!
Old 01-29-2013, 09:46 AM
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I love how many here are calling James' uncle, "uncle Tom".

Well now that uncle Tom is an official Rennlist Member, can we now make him the honorary "Uncle" of the 997 forum? I think we've all fallen in love with uncle Tom and his wonderful family. I'm sure many tears will fall when we lose our "uncle".

What do you think James? Can we make your uncle "our" uncle. The honor would be ours.

Anyone with me on this?
Old 01-29-2013, 10:08 AM
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<................> (speechless)
Old 01-29-2013, 10:44 AM
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Very touching story. Thanks for sharing.
Old 01-29-2013, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by RollingArt
I love how many here are calling James' uncle, "uncle Tom".

Well now that uncle Tom is an official Rennlist Member, can we now make him the honorary "Uncle" of the 997 forum? I think we've all fallen in love with uncle Tom and his wonderful family. I'm sure many tears will fall when we lose our "uncle".

What do you think James? Can we make your uncle "our" uncle. The honor would be ours.

Anyone with me on this?
That's a great idea. I'm sure Uncle Tom would be honored by the gesture. If others are in agreement. I'll see it through to completion.
Old 01-29-2013, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC_DS1
That's a great idea. I'm sure Uncle Tom would be honored by the gesture. If others are in agreement. I'll see it through to completion.
Sounds like a plan
Old 01-29-2013, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC_DS1
That's a great idea. I'm sure Uncle Tom would be honored by the gesture. If others are in agreement. I'll see it through to completion.
Lets get er done boys !
Old 01-29-2013, 10:38 PM
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Touched.
Old 01-29-2013, 10:49 PM
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Wow, what a day! Keep us updated on Uncle Tom's condition. Would be nice someday when he makes his final journey to send him off with a 21 Porsche car salute!
Old 01-30-2013, 10:50 PM
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Oh My! You guys special bunch too. And to think I was scared to start hanging out a little more on this board. Not anymore. You have heart.

I can't stop the tears....... You are amazing.



Uncle Tom is a very blessed and lucky man.


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