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Shrek 12-25-2014 02:50 PM

Passing of a Founding Member
 
It is with a heavy heart that I post the passing of my dear friend and founding member Tony Watson (L8apex)
Tony was loved and respected by all those that had the pleasure of his friendship.
He and my wife purchased their matching Red/Red 91’s the same year (2002)
We spent many many hours over the years just standing around the garage talking Corvettes.
The ZR-1 community has lost a true ambassador, RIP my friend.

Obituary
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FU 12-25-2014 03:37 PM

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My condolences to his family , very sad .

Life is short , enjoy it while we can.

Kevin 12-25-2014 04:53 PM

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I remember talking to him at carlise a few years ago. Sad to hear

ScottZ95ZR1 12-25-2014 07:13 PM

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Very sorry to read of his passing at such an early age - RIP Tony.

WB9MCW 12-25-2014 07:34 PM

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Sorry to hear the news - RIP and Godspeed to him.

ZZZZZR1 12-26-2014 07:34 PM

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Rip for a first class gentleman

:salute:

:cheers:

David

Blue Flame Restorations 12-27-2014 02:27 AM

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Prayers for Tony and his family.

BigJohn 12-27-2014 03:47 PM

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Sad time for all!!!

:pray

phrogs 12-28-2014 04:32 PM

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Sorry to here Jeff, may he RIP!

JimZRyd 12-28-2014 10:26 PM

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Sorry to hear of this. Prayers go out to his family and friends.

Vette Guy 12-28-2014 11:18 PM

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I just read this and am absolutely shocked. I lived in Tony's neck of the woods for a few years and got to know he and Shrek. I last corresponded with Tony just over a month ago - he let me know that he had just a year and a half left until he was returning to the states, that he was looking forward to getting back into the car community and that he would like to help out with the ZR-1 Net Registry. He sent a photo of the 1986 Army Land Rover that he'd been passing his time with until he returned....

I still can't believe it... We will miss you Tony (L8apex)

with much sadness,
Mark

Vette Guy 01-01-2015 12:28 AM

Re: Passing of a Founding Member
 
All,

We’ve recently suffered the loss of three of our dear ZR-1 Net Registry members since October. With the passing of Phil DeJohn, we are grateful for the efforts of Dave “Mom” Bright to ensure Phil was remembered with a ZR-1 brick at the National Corvette Museum. With the passing of Tony Watson and George Braml within the last few weeks, the ZR-1 Net Registry will ensure that both members are appropriately remembered on behalf of the ZR-1 Net Registry family.

As such, we have created a venue for members to contribute for each of our departed. We have set up our web store to accept donations in increments of $5 in order for us to reach our goal of $150 for each ZR-1 memorial brick. Additionally, we’ve provided a link to both Tony and George’s obituary, which allows members to view the requests of the family and donate as they see fit.

The link to the “In Memoriam” section of our web store is: http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Market...6/Default.aspx
We as a community are very saddened by such a great loss, and very much appreciate your donation in support of these great friends and ZR-1 enthusiasts.

With heavy heart,
Mark

LoTu5 01-11-2015 06:32 PM

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I first met Tony in 2002, through the corvette forum and later met with Tony when he visited the UK, when we visited the Jeal workshops. We lost touch and recently made contact again through FB. Tony was always welcoming and friendly and the World will be poorer for his loss. RIP Tony it was an honour to have known you Sir.

Cliff Barrett
UK


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