All Members Must Read This- Tone

[Y33TREKker]

Having never met Tone in person, my impression of the man was formed only by what I saw/read of him on this site, and I think "Old School" summed it up pretty well for me. One of those enlightened few who had found his own path, and never hesitated to help others find their own in their own way.

That Tone happened to have developed a passion in life for one of the same things as all of us here I'm sure will always be remembered as our having benefited the most.

My condolences to Tone's friends and family for the loss of who I'm sure was a positive influence in their lives as well.

[VX4EJR]

Sorry to be catching this late, much was said in other threads here that I would only repeat. I only traded emails with Tone on a few things over the past several years and well he was a large part of the reason I came to this VX forum and the vehicle itself. What a guy, what an icon and legend among VX owners. I am truly sorry and send my prayers out to all family and friends that he's touched. Ride that VX in the sky bud.

[IronManVC]

I have been trying to contact Tone this past week. Originally, I had posted a need for a hitch a couple of weeks ago...and this enthusiastic and kind-hearted man offered to discount me a new hitch. I was relentlessly e-mailing him all week and attempting to call his phone before driving up to Austin this Saturday to meet with him...not realizing that tragedy had happened to his family and this community. I am deeply sorry for the loss, my condolences and best wishes are offered to those who had the opportunity to know him. I am beside myself to have missed the chance to meet and know this man. God Bless him and all who are mourning. I will be in Austin, and plan to visit his memorial, although I am a stranger.

[Moncha]

No one is a stranger in this family.... I'll help you with what I can

[iamironman]

I met Tone and Lisa in Dec. when Tone put some mods on my VX... He was a generous man with a heavy heart, I spent a great day with a great person. I will miss the future that could have been. My condolence's to Lisa and his family.

[Cyrk]

OMG I am so sorry, Tone was the one who talked me into getting my VX, he got my my wind defectors from overseas and hooked my up with my VX to do the prototype clear corners. Sold me my supercharger and HIDS, seat extenders and door popper. I cannot believe it. I have some may emails back forth with him.

You will be missed... RIP Tone.

[Beavertractors]

RIP Tone TonyB

[isaac65]

I'm so sorry to hear this news. RIP Tone...

[monza]

I first met Tone through a former employee and friend, who was Tone's roommate at the time. Shortly thereafter Tone came to work for me, and as everyone who met him knows, he made an immediate impression.

Tone had a lot of things in common with me. Both of us were single dads of daughters that were the same age, we were both the same age, we both liked Macs, and both of us were into cars. He was on his second VX at the time, the first one being totaled right after he bought it. He'd already installed several gadgets and mods, including a sunroof, in the second.

Tone knew how to live life, and he loved adventure. I went on a few of those with him, such as when we went to the Houston Grand Prix. I was there when Tone took his VX down to Corpus to run in a Porsche club autocross. Everyone else had sports cars, but there was Tone trying to get every bit of speed out of his black VX...with the 3.5L indicator on the side of car altered to read "5L."

Tone added NOS and a supercharger to his VX, and became a forum moderator (not sure if it was this one) at one point. This became an issue when he was working for me, when it came to light he spent a great deal of effort getting other people to do his work, so he could spend time on the forums.

I have never met anyone more enthusiastic than Tone, and I learned things from him that I never otherwise would have, had I not met him.

The last time I saw Tone, I was entering the freeway driving an FJ Cruiser and he blew past me in his Mercedes SUV. This was a few months ago. He didn't know it was me, but I'm sure he was eyeing the FJ when he made his move. This was vintage Tone.

I just returned from the service today, there were many VX's in attendance, including some that drove thousands of miles to be there. Tone had a lot of friends, and was always willing to lend a hand or do whatever he could to help out a fellow enthusiast. He will be missed.

To Lisa and the family, my condolences.

RIP TM.

-Robert

[Scott Harness]

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.
Laura (Ms Moncha)

You could put the photo of Tone on it (the one they were giving away at the memorial service)

[Dumke]

You could put the photo of Tone on it (the one they were giving away at the memorial service)

Man I forgot to get my picture


Service was very nice and even tho not right circumstances , I was glad to meet everyone there.


I love when the fam comes together in time of need

[JoFotoz]

I would say no photo...

but rather am embroidered/silk screened dedication on the back , and a favorite Tone phrase on the breast pocket.

I think Portrait type pics on shirts can look a bit tacky...JMO!


If a pic is the general concensus.....how about the one of Tone Jumping his VX??


jo

[Scott Harness]

I would say no photo...

but rather am embroidered/silk screened dedication on the back , and a favorite Tone phrase on the breast pocket.

I think Portrait type pics on shirts can look a bit tacky...JMO!


If a pic is the general concensus.....how about the one of Tone Jumping his VX??


jo

Yes, they definitly have to be done right! (the photo)

[VX crazy]

I miss you Tone!

[JULIAN911]

I miss all the fun times spent in my garage with Tone, and because I'm somewhat mechanically challenged, he would often tell me "Now, what did I just tell you?"

Tone's the only person I actually enjoyed getting yelled at because in the end, he would do anything for you.... I miss you dearly bro!