wow, rest in peace.
condolances and prayers to lisa and tones family
Super VXer
wow, rest in peace.
condolances and prayers to lisa and tones family
"Do Not Seek Praise. Seek Criticism."
"If You Can't Solve A Problem, It's Because You're Playing By The Rules."
"The Perosn Who Doesn't Make Mistakes Is Unlikely To Make Anything."
-Paul Arden
Super VXer
To all relatives & close friends my sincere condolences.
VehiCROSS.info haven't just loss a member,but a pilar in the success of what is today our site.His dedication & deep love to the VX not only made him be a great VX'er but also a important part in the improvement of the best SUV we all drive today dedicating huge part of his life to create designs for our rigs.
Thanks for all the hard work tone. God bless you.
Adios amigo
R I P
Last edited by Gussie2000 : 03/18/2009 at 11:32 AM
Dakar was just the begining.
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Oh, my... this is terribly shocking news...
I never met Tone in person but I know he was a wonderful person. His enthusiasm and passion for life are evident in his numerous posts on this site and, for those who remember the story behind it, even the avatar beside every one of those posts is a reminder of his "go for it" attitude.
He has truly "gone farther" now though, and will be sorely missed by the online VX community. I'm sure he will be missed infinitely more by personal friends, family and of course, Lisa, to whom I offer my deepest sympathies. May God bless and strengthen you all in this time of sorrow.
Steve
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Super VXer
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Van Eyes - slightly trimmed, Sylvania SilverStar ULTRA head lamps, Red (port) & green (starboard) 5 LED 'headlight horn' lights, PIAA silicone windshield wipers, K&N Filtercharger (in stock air box), MacNeil WeatherFlectors, Assorted cargo nets from previous vehicles, Optima red-top battery, Transmission Interceptor, 20 LED 'light tower' turn signals & brake lights, 18W PIAA W2 running lights, Trooper skid plates, Black Luverne step bars w/Tone's custom brackets
Super VXer
Tone has certainly been a pivotal member and cornerstone of the VX community, and on any level this is tragic news. Our sincerest condolences and thoughts to his family and loved ones.
Over 20 years of Isuzu enjoyment...
Super VXer
This is very sad news, my condolences to Tone's family and friends. I had the pleasure of meeting Tone years ago at the 2002 LA VX meet. I must say he will be greatly missed.
2002 LA VX Meet, Photos from Naoki's Web site
Last edited by rickshaw : 03/19/2009 at 08:56 AM
rickshaw
Original Owner
2001 Dragon #0467
Super VXer
I'm shocked! Never talked to the man, but I've read a babillion posts of his, and was literally JUST getting ready TODAY to shoot him an email about his hitch and rearview mirror backup camera...
Sad to lose an "asset" to the world of VX's - my condolences to all loved ones...
'Zoid
Never met him but I bought his hitch, read his posts and assumed his advise to be the gospel. My condolences to the family and hope he is setting us up a cloud crawl...RIP
Super VXer
What a great guy! My first year ever off roading in Moab, I had the opportunity to have Tone as one of my many enthusiastic instructors. I witnessed his enthusiasm first hand, when he was willing to put himself in harm's way in order to show Biju safely down Hell's Gate. Glad to know we are the same kind of crazy...
Not too long ago we were doing shots of Jager in our garage... We will miss you, but never forget you.
~*~Cece~*~
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- Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Super VXer
Thanks for being so helpful, so fun and so genuine. Definitely one of the best. Cecilia and I will be heading to Texas for the memorial tomorrow. Not the reason I wanted to return to Texas. But I will have the memories from the first trip spent with Tone and the rest of the TX crew.
Super VXer
Wow... thanks for letting me know, Anita. Sad news for the VX community for sure. I was around pretty early in this forum and, to be blunt, Tone was the reason I left, but he's now the reason I'm back. He helped in importing or creating many of the add-ons and aftermarket items for our VX community and was willing to help anyone having trouble. I never like seeing anyone revered in a positive way by so many pass away so early in life... my condolences to all of his family and friends.
Super VXer
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Chi Dog...Dog is my Co-pilot
Onward thru the fog
Leave it BETTER than you found it!
Super VXer
I won't be able to make it to the memorial in Texas, but please know that I will be there in thoughts and in spirit.
Tone was a true one of a kind, and I think it would be a terrible disservice if we DIDN'T dedicate this years Moab, and VX run, to him. Scott and Laura let me know if there is anything that I can do to help pull this together.
Still just in utter disbelief.
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair."
-Douglas Adams, Mostly Harmless
Super VXer
What?! I am speechless.
Tone, to me, was the VX pioneer. He was my go-to guy from day 1 and his knowledge and services were most appreciated. He will be GREATLY missed. The VehiCROSS world has lost a legend, but gained a Saint.
My thoughts are with his family and everyone close and dear to him. Rest well brother.
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT
Super VXer
Dear all VXers,
Tone's Memorial Service will be at 1pm at the location below. As stated in my earlier posting, for those of you who will be coming from out of town, don't worry about having to turn around and head right back home after the service as I'm open to have you guys/gals come back to my house for a small gathering if that's what everyone would like to do.
Remembrance Gardens
4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy (also known as loop 360)
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 329-6007
remembrancegardens.com
My email is Julian911@aol.com and cell 512-750-2445 if you would like to contact me directly. Tone is a very very special friend to me and I'm trying to do everything I can to bring the VX community together in his honor.
Thank you and hope to see many of you on Saturday.
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