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Old 12-23-2011, 01:18 PM
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Guys I talked to Freddy's wife yesterday and to here all the great things and comments about him she really enjoys to hear them and she has even given out the board address to friends and family members that did not know about this side of Freddy to check it out and see what other wonderful things this man has accomplished in his life..

So please keep adding your thoughts to this section..

On the changing of the banner we are looking into this and we have look at this in the past to replace what we have. Now with that said is not just a click click thing and it is done. To change it will cost us some money to have the server guy do the code work so we have to do some checking into this.

So so you guys all know the us admis and modds of the board hear your wishes and we are working on a plan for a few things..

But please keep adding you thoughts and prayers to the sections we have set out for Freddy..

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Old 12-23-2011, 03:43 PM
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Well what shall I write about Freddy...?
I didn´t konow him well, because I am joining this forum since just a few months...
But I will miss his reports about "alternative transmissions" and all the comments about this themes here. My thoughts are with his family and frineds.
May he always stay in our minds.

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Old 12-23-2011, 04:42 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I never met him but he was very knowledgeable in this hobby and his builds were great i always liked looking at his latest projects

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Old 12-23-2011, 05:15 PM
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im glad we can give her some joy in this time.
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Old 12-23-2011, 10:28 PM
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Wow! I am still at a loss for words .....He's still one of the best builders I have seen, R I P FreddyGearDrive ....It's sadding for the loss to everyone Family and friends
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Old 12-24-2011, 01:24 AM
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Truly shocked to hear such devastating news..My heart goes out to all his family and friends..I always looked forward to reading his posts and builds..he had quite a scense of humor and very smart and talented ..We will miss him dearly
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Old 12-24-2011, 02:50 AM
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I never had the chance to meet Freddie. I will remember him as one extremely friendly person and a truly gifted craftsman and modeler.

My condolences go out to his family. I hope you can overcome the loss and find the strength to carry on with your lives.

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Old 12-24-2011, 09:20 AM
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So sorry to hear this, Fred was the one that made all of this possible. All the great builds, all the great products made and sold here that have improved the hobby so much, all of this because he gave us all a home after the garden closed. He made some truly unique models, one of a kind stuff. My deepest sympathies to his family.
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Old 12-24-2011, 01:09 PM
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I have been out of daily touch with the forums recently. I had been a daily visitor once Freddy gave us a place to share here after Ric folded his forum. So much so that I rarely Scale and became a mod here. I traded a lot of PMs with Freddy and a few phone calls. He was always quick with a joke or ball busting, but very helpful with parts and builds. We talked about his possible move to AZ that never happened and I'd hoped to hook up with him once he moved here. RIP friend and best wishes to his family and close friends.
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Old 12-26-2011, 03:43 AM
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Sorry to hear everyone,I hope and pray for his family,wow he was so young.
Not to be nosy or I missed it how did he pass?


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Old 12-27-2011, 07:29 AM
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I didn't know Freddy personnally, but sharing an exclusive hobby like truck/equipment modelling is like being members of the same family.

My thoughts go to his wife and kids and all people who loved him.
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Old 12-28-2011, 07:07 AM
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Even though i did not know him closely. He talked to me here in messages and he sent me some advice on things once in awhile. It is a real downer when someone like him with such innovational ideas and creativity passes. This forum is the key place that helped me build the truck i have today. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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Old 12-28-2011, 01:12 PM
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Freddy was a great builder that will be missed by all. RIP.
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Old 12-28-2011, 01:54 PM
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I was stunned to read this late last night (because I hadn't seen this section before). I never knew FGD but he certainly came across in the forum as a really nice guy and was obviously well respected. It is a terrible loss.

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Old 12-28-2011, 05:30 PM
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I just wanted to post a message to let you all know how much the tributes to Freddy on this website have meant to me and his family. The donations raised are heartwarming, and I believe you know the family wants that $$ used to keep the website going, since that is the best memorial to Freddy. He loved this website and all the people on it, and please know you gave him hours of pleasure sharing this amazing hobby. Freddy was the best-hearted man I've ever met, and I know he'll be watching and hoping this keeps going strong. I will be reaching out to Sneff when things calm down to post some of his builds for sale. In the meantime, know that you've made an incredibly hard time a little easier and I thank you all from my heart. Keep Fred and I and his family in your prayers. Thanks again.
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Old 12-28-2011, 07:30 PM
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A pleasure to read you Mothergeardrive and thank you for your kind generosity to turn the membership's donated funds back into the forum to keep the lights on & doors open to one & all who share in this enjoyable past time. We will all strive to do our best to continue to honor Freddy's legacy & vision for this unique worldwide community of hobbyists.

Best wishes for good health & happiness to you Sheila & all your children/grandchildren.
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Old 12-28-2011, 08:38 PM
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A pleasure to read you Mothergeardrive and thank you for your kind generosity to turn the membership's donated funds back into the forum to keep the lights on & doors open to one & all who share in this enjoyable past time. We will all strive to do our best to continue to honor Freddy's legacy & vision for this unique worldwide community of hobbyists.

Best wishes for good health & happiness to you Sheila & all your children/grandchildren.
Well said Joe. i couldn't have said it better. Thank you Sheila and Freddy!
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Old 12-28-2011, 08:43 PM
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Sheila, I want to thank you also for wanting to keep the board running.
I had the pleasure of talking to Freddy on the phone a couple of times, and he treated me as if he had known me for years.
Freddy definitley made an impact here on the board with his willingness to help anyone who had a question. Freddy definitely thought outside the box.
Everybody loved and respected Freddy, and he is dearly missed.
You and you family are in our prayers.

Sincerly, Big John
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Old 12-29-2011, 05:21 AM
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I would just like to pass on my condolonces and that my thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Old 12-29-2011, 05:45 AM
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****, thats sad, love the creativity of his builds, huge loss. R.I.P Freddy.
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