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In light of what has happened today, I have not replied to any threads tonight. For those that dont know, This is copied from the AHRA forum today:




 Another Rodder Lost


Chris informed me this morning of the sad news that James Dawson passed away in his arms. I'm sure Chris would forgive me for not being able to pass on all the details correctly as I was and still am, in total shock. James and Chris were talking about his Chevy being back on e bay when he passed away. He couldn't have passed in a better way, in the arms of his father. Who could love you more than your mother and father? They were Talking about his other love, cars and knowing that all of us in this family...the AHRA, were thinking of him and toasting him at the NATS where we all missed James and Chris and everything they bring with them to our little family.


Remember how proud we all were that James won a NASC trophy at our show 2 years ago with his ' Chuvvit' on L plates as a young teenager. How he was so excited about getting a job working with classic cars and the like. How enthusiastic he was building his own cars and living the life of a true hot rodder.


We have not just lost a member of our club. We have lost a member of our family, a son of the hot rod community.


Chris, you know we love you and we love James. Our thoughts are with you and your family and we will always share our memories of James and keep him alive in our hearts and James will always be a member of our little club. If you need anything I'm sure I can speak for all in the club...you can be sure we will all be here for anything you need.


The AHRA will be participating in James' funeral. Details will be posted on here and by phone and at the meeting on Wednesday.


Rest In Peace James Dawson.


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Ive spent all day trying to write something, but havnt been able to find the words.......



As one father to another Chris, I am deeply sorry.



I first met James at Frankie and Bennies in Braintree when I took my day van instead of the pop.  Having spent 1/2 an hour taking the piss out of my day van and me trying to convince him I had a rod, he then took the piss out of the way his dad (who left early) drove his Camaro like a woman and what he would do if let behind the wheel before leaving the car park in a cloud of chuvitt exhaust and tyre smoke!!!



A friend and a rodder who will be very sorley missed for his sense of humour and his ability to make me feel very old!!!!



lots of love



Si, Jo, Jason, Luca and Anthony



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I  met james and chris the first time I went to the Black horse to introduce myself after buying the camaro. Their welcome was something I will never forget. James was always smiling and was very knowledgeable about all cars. having been to some events where I met chris and james they to me where perfect father and son combo and I hope that we never forget that. James was always smiling and had a fantastic outlook on life. we all were pleased when he was given an award two years ago at the nats.


My thoughts go to Chris and all his family and james's closest freinds in this sad time.


Chris you son followed in every footstep you laid and his memory will never fade. James would have made anyone us proud to say 'Thats my Son'


james dawson - 100% rodder  RIP august 2006


 



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This is on the retro rides forum, well worth a read.  There is a lovely photo taken at the 2004 Nats.


http://retrorides.proboards29.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1157325024



 



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