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Old 12-21-2011, 09:12 PM
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What can I say? I was shocked when I walked in the house tonight and Alex (DieselKid) met me and told me the sad news about Freddy!

What a great guy. Like Alex said, we met him at Indy a couple of years ago and had a great time with him and his buddies.

My condolences to Sheila and the entire family, you're all in my prayers.

R.I.P. Freddy!!

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Old 12-21-2011, 09:27 PM
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I am stunned! The second person this week for me. Another a great person, selfless, welcoming, always willing to share knowledge and inquire about you personally.

Freddy was always willing to help, he spoke as if we knew each other for years. Your talents and sarcasim will be greatly missed. Rest in piece my friend.
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Old 12-21-2011, 11:50 PM
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I was and am still truly shocked to hear about FGD. He was a great inspiration to me as a friend and as a model builder. His insight and wit made him FGD. My condolences goes out to his family.
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Old 12-22-2011, 01:50 AM
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Thought a new banner might be fitting.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6...3bec76a1_o.jpg
I think the new banner would be a great idea.
I think we all had respect and admeration for Freddy,
and I think Freddy would appreciate this warm thought.
Yes he will be missed, but like a lot of us has said,
not forgotten...But his spirit WILL live on.
God bless the king of builds.

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Old 12-22-2011, 02:18 AM
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I like the Banner very much and its a good Idea to use it here.
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Old 12-22-2011, 08:34 AM
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What a terrible news... I didn't know him personnally but as everyone here I was a great fans of his realisations and had benefited of his advices and comments. As everyone I want to give my condolences to his family. It's a great loss for the hobby...
I also think that the banner is a deserved tribute to him...

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Old 12-22-2011, 10:15 AM
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My only contact with Freddy was his quick replies to my questions about his builds. I'm saddened that I never got to meet him in person. He was a unique character, prolific and clever builder and will be surely missed. I've learned so much just looking at his builds and how he approached problems even without pestering him with questions which he always would answer.
My condolences to his close friends and family. May he rest in peace.
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Old 12-22-2011, 10:18 AM
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I'm saddened by the news of Freddys passing. I did not know him personally but enjoyed his build threads and posts. He was definitely a master modeler who will greatly missed on many levels not only in his personal life but in our hobby. Condolences to his family and close freinds. Rest in peace Freddy.
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Old 12-22-2011, 10:30 AM
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Thought a new banner might be fitting.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6...3bec76a1_o.jpg
I think using the banner in tribute to FREDDYGEARDRIVE is the least we could do to Honor him here.
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Old 12-22-2011, 02:54 PM
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Freddy was a great man. He was always quick to offer advice and help in whatever way he could. I only had the pleasure of meeting him one, but spoke to him many times on the phone. He was the one looked up to most in this hobby, and when he offered me the position of a moderator on this forum I was estatic, because he was a man of high standards in my life and for him to believe that i could handle the job was great. It has been a awesome experience knowing this great man, and i will never forget him. RIP Buddy
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Did not have the opertunity to meet Freddy but followed all his builds with great interest.
My condolences to family and friends!
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Old 12-22-2011, 05:14 PM
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Was not expecting that at all. My condolences to FGD's family and friends.
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Old 12-22-2011, 05:25 PM
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Wow what a shock. i am new here but as little as he new me he helped with any question i had. We have lost a great mentor. my heart felt sorrow for his family.
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Old 12-22-2011, 06:17 PM
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Just wanted to say one other thing about Freddy. Whenever I am trucking along and I see a dump truck or plow truck I didn't realize I thought about FGDs builds as much as I did. I would see a dump truck and all I could think about was buying one of his dump trailers and just going to town in my yard. I have been wanting one of those since he started making them so if you imagine how many dump trucks you see on the highway, that's how many times I thought of his builds. RIP
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Old 12-22-2011, 09:51 PM
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God be with Freddys family. He will be sadly missed.
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Old 12-22-2011, 11:39 PM
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As many others have said, RIP FGD. I have not been on in a few days and I login to see this, my jaw hit the floor and tears came to my eyes. I not knowing him personally, but through the forums and boards still feel a great loss inside, he was an inspiration to me and has been here for any and all questions and issues I've had or needed help with. This is a great loss to the RC community. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sheila and his family. May you be able to have the power to move threw this and see past the the darkness and always remember the shining light that Freddy was.

You will always be in our hearts and will always be missed!!!!!!

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Old 12-23-2011, 12:15 AM
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I like the banner idea too.
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Old 12-23-2011, 01:46 AM
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My thought's and prayer's go out to his family and all his friends.

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Old 12-23-2011, 08:52 AM
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Just a quick note from the UK our thoughts go out to the family of freddy in this sad time just remember the good times celabrate the man dont morn for him . Truly one of the best scale engineer and craftsman .

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Old 12-23-2011, 12:09 PM
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Definitely roll with that banner, great idea, great work and a fantastic tribute to FGD.
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