All Members Must Read This- Tone

[Sprey]

I havent been here long possibly 4 months, but have read alot of writeups and been on tones site numerous of times looking at the products etc.

Then i came on here to read what this was about and i was truely shocked.
Very sorry to hear about this.

R.I.P Tone, condolence to family and friends.

[Ldub]

Scott and I have been crying since Monday when we heard the news. We were just talking about Tone this past Saturday during our Colorado meet. We were all looking at each other's mods like the door poppers, rear brake flashers, hitches, etc., etc. Like Scott said, Tone was the first person he met with a VX, outside of our first one. Scott met him in Colorado Springs and brought back pics to show that he wasn't the only crazy one about a VX. When Scott was so sick this past year, Tone would call me asking if I needed anything or if he could help in any way, as did many of you. You fellow VXers have NO IDEA how your strength and prayers held us together (and still does). The best medicine for Scott was to see 5 other VXers this past Sunday. Now, we must all pull together and support Tone's family, Lisa, and Jay in this critical time of need. Scott and I have been talking about dedicating this year's Moab to Tone. I talked with Scott about having black T-shirts made up honoring Tone to be worn in Moab and we could dedicate the VX only run to Tone this year. Let us know what you think or if you have any other ideas. We must do something to honor this man and his passion for our vehicle. We can not let his passing go unnoticed and without celebration for his life and his friendship and his dedication to all of us. We love you, Tone, and you will be sadly and forever missed. I could go on and on but I can't see thru the tears to type anymore.
Laura (Ms Moncha)

That was beautiful Laura, & dedicating this years Moab to Tone is a great idea.
I'm sure he will be fondly eulogized on the stoop at the Red Rock this May.

I, for once, am at a loss for words...
I can't even believe my eyes...this is just terribly shocking sad news.

Rest In Peace Brother, You will be missed an awful lot by many.

That was SO not enough, not for Tone...
I met the man for the first time in Moab, in 2006, he had just sold his VX, & was actually wheeling his AMG Benzo...not something most would even consider...he didn't think twice about it, just removed the front & rear valances, and down the trail he went.



Never one to be satisfied with just "going further", he capped off the weeks activities by wheelin' the Benzo up & down the infamous "Lions Back".


He MORE than went out of his way to make all the "noobs" feel welcome.
I'll never forget the first time we had a few bumps, to wash down that days trail dust. After a few adult beverages, we came to the conclusion that we must have somehow been seperated at birth...he was that kind of guy.
Always there to help out a fellow Isuzu brother or sister.
This is one of my favorite pics of him, carefully studying the line for Beej, who was a bit aprehensive about coming up out of the entrance to Hell's Revenge.




Tone knew he could do it, and after talking to Tone for a few minutes, Beej knew it too...he was that kind of guy.

There is so much more to be said...I'll let others tell their Tone stories.

You will be missed my friend...Godspeed.

[nocturnalVX]

I am just stunned. Words fail. I will miss you Buddy. My heart goes out to all Tone's family. Know that he'll be missed by his VX family as well.

[Triathlete]

If I know Tone he is sitting up there having a beer with Dimebag smiling while telling him stories of the VX world!

[technocoy]

wow, i just don't even know how to react to this.

it's never good when you meet a post like this at the end of the day.

i wish the best for all of Tone's family and friends. i only knew him through business dealings and PMs here on the board, but i can't say how awesome he was about never snubbing you when asking for help, always standing by his product, and ALWAYS there for friendly advice.

he moves on, but we'll always keep him in our thoughts and give a toast to man when sitting on the rocks, in the mud, or laying on the concrete.

[VXIRONwoMAN]

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.

[newthings]

I just read the mail at 10:00 tonight and found that Tone is gone. I’m tearing up. I found V-Mag and the group in 2001 the day I got my silver. The first meet was that weekend. I didn’t go. After reading everything, I found Tone was embroiled in some conflict. I wrote Tone and thanked him for devoting so much effort to the group that sometimes was a thankless job. I met Tone in 2002 at the Isuzu offices. I remember so clearly. The carbon fiber insert from China was delivered and was slightly damaged. I offered to buy and got it. Tone was not happy with me. Rowhard now wears it. I bought most everything Tone developed. Tone’s works ride with me every day. Tone did so many things, I only shared in a sliver of his accomplishments. Tone, we are diminished by your loss. We will not forget you.
Rest in Peace Tone Monday.
Roy

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

I never got the pleasure of meeting Tone in person; only knew him through business dealings (purchased Supercharger & Safari Bar) all of which were positive experiences.

We sometimes bumped heads in various threads on certain topics and I often wondered if he "had it in for me"; but, in the end I always just wrote it off as us having differing opinions on VX related issues. I would like to think that if I could have had the pleasure of meeting up with him in person...that in the end we would have hit it off. Unfortunately, I won't ever get that priviledge.

May Lisa, as well as Tone's friends & family, please accept my condolences on your loss...he will surely be missed.

[nocturnalVX]

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.

[Dallas4u]

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.

[Scott Harness]

When and where is the memorial?

[MSHardeman]

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.

[WormGod]

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.

[JULIAN911]

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.

[Jay Dunford]

Wow, words fail me completely to describe all of the love and support here. You have no idea how appreciative Lisa and Tone's family are of all of your comments and condolences. Thanks to you all from everyone so very, very much.

I have a little more info on the memorial service, it will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday at:
Remembrance Gardens
4214 Capitol of Texas Hwy N.
Austin, TX 78746

Edit: Julian beat me to it, thanks Jilian.