A tough week

[robspeed]

First of all, nice tribute, and highly not-offensive to post it here... Condolences to his friends and family.

again, nice tribute...

[Frenchee]

hey, If you guys restore his car in his name, or do anything of the sort, I would like to help out keeping the spirit of an 02 member alive!

Yea, he was about to change the nose. The day before he passed away he cut if off a parts car we had gotten. HE was also going to get a 5 speed in. I talked to his parents with some friends and they said they wanted to complete the work he was going to do and go to bimmerfest and asked for me to help/tag along. I will let you know.

A friend of mine made some stickers. I'm gonna see if I can get my hand on some . They are a buck each . Gotta see if he has some.

[fiftytakedowns]

sounds good

[shipm_8]

Thank you, Francois, for sharing .

Jessie and I met Tom during the Bay Area 02 Drive on the Santa Cruz Mountains last June. During a portion of the drive, we were right behind Tom. He led our way through the twisties, and I remember wishing my driving was as good as his. He just glided his 02 smoothly and confidently through the curves.

At the end of the drive we all had lunch at Lupretta’s Deli in Saratoga. Tom shared the table with us. When I was 17, people over 30 seemed ancient and those over 40 like I am seemed like an anthropological rarity. Tom, however, was gracious and told us about his 02, his plans for it, school, life. We had a lovely time and it was obvious that his confidence and enthusiasm extended beyond the 02. It was just great to have the opportunity to chat with Tom.

When we walked out of the deli and drove back home to San Francisco, Jessie and had the usual smile on our faces that followed all Bay Area 02 events. Mostly, though, we were pleased to have met Tom, a remarkable individual. It is easy to sometimes lose faith in the world, with everything going on, and all the negative news one gets. But, as Jessie and I were driving Tip Top home thinking of our conversation with Tom, there was only one thing to say: “We are going to be alright.”

We are sorry about your loss, Francois. Friendship is a treasure that eludes many, so you are already fortunate, as was Tom to have you as his friend. We are indeed going to be alright, and Tom will be leading the way. The memory of him will make it so we have an even wider smile when we drive our 02s.

William and Jessie

[TTyMiller]

Sorry for your loss.

If you guys continue with his car I would like to donate something money or parts, please keep us posted.