One of our finest has passed away - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

ZZZZZR1 · 12-30-2014

Hi all

Not many of the membership got to know George Braml (LT5-1935) but
the few that did, will never forget him.....

George was a first class car guy with a lovely wife and 2 awesome
kids. I was fortunate to know him and watch him always offer
support / expertise with NO expectation of any reciprocation

Jim Voter and I met him @ a Friday night cruise in 2008 George
asked me to open my hood so he could measure the size of the
motor and see if he could install an LT-5 in his 35 Chevy Both
Jim and myself said, what???? Really????

We talked George into driving a ZR-1 and not long after George
purchased a black 1990 ZR-1. He spared no expense on making
that 1990 one of the best I've ever seen. Paintwork Brakes
Exhaust. You name it, George would make it perfect

George helped any Z brother with parts / tooling / machining
detail work, you name it George would offer to help

Anyone interested in coming to the wake, it will be this Friday. 3 to 5 pm (near perry hall, md). Address and specific info tomorrow

We will meet up right after for drinks / dinner

Regards

David

LGAFF · 12-30-2014

Not sure what to say, George was a great family man with unbelievable talent, and a passion for cars. God Bless George!

Blue Flame Restorations · 12-30-2014

What a fine craftsman. I never met him but send prayers to his family.

Kevin · 12-30-2014

lost too many good guys this year...

RICKYRJ1 · 12-30-2014

My heart is truly broken over this news. A Class guy in every sense and was blessed with a beautiful family. I have fully enjoyed his company/freindship every time, be it in Carlisle, BG., Englishtown(raceway park) or MD. God speed my friend.

We Gone · 12-30-2014

Never had the honor to meet George, My condolences to his family.

ZZZZZR1 · 12-30-2014

Rich just got the Location for the wake for George:

The funeral home is:
Schimunek Funeral Home
9705 Belair Road, Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 256-3600

We will try to come by from 3 to 5pm and head out for dinner right after.

David

Scrrem · 12-30-2014

I have no words, I was stunned when I got the call last night from his wife. George was a true friend who would do anything for anyone, car enthusiast or not. He was a true craftsman with metal work and could do anything. My heart goes out to his wife Elizabeth and his children.
Rich

cvette98pacecar · 12-30-2014

There are no words that can describe the loss. My prayers go out to George, His Wife and his children.

ScottZ95ZR1 · 12-30-2014

Very saddened to read of George passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family - RIP George.

12-30-2014	#1
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	One of our finest has passed away Hi all Not many of the membership got to know George Braml (LT5-1935) but the few that did, will never forget him..... George was a first class car guy with a lovely wife and 2 awesome kids. I was fortunate to know him and watch him always offer support / expertise with NO expectation of any reciprocation Jim Voter and I met him @ a Friday night cruise in 2008 George asked me to open my hood so he could measure the size of the motor and see if he could install an LT-5 in his 35 Chevy Both Jim and myself said, what???? Really???? We talked George into driving a ZR-1 and not long after George purchased a black 1990 ZR-1. He spared no expense on making that 1990 one of the best I've ever seen. Paintwork Brakes Exhaust. You name it, George would make it perfect George helped any Z brother with parts / tooling / machining detail work, you name it George would offer to help Anyone interested in coming to the wake, it will be this Friday. 3 to 5 pm (near perry hall, md). Address and specific info tomorrow We will meet up right after for drinks / dinner Regards David

12-30-2014	#2
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: One of our finest has passed away Not sure what to say, George was a great family man with unbelievable talent, and a passion for cars. God Bless George! __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

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Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: One of our finest has passed away What a fine craftsman. I never met him but send prayers to his family. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: One of our finest has passed away lost too many good guys this year... __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

12-30-2014	#5
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,177	Re: One of our finest has passed away My heart is truly broken over this news. A Class guy in every sense and was blessed with a beautiful family. I have fully enjoyed his company/freindship every time, be it in Carlisle, BG., Englishtown(raceway park) or MD. God speed my friend.

12-30-2014	#6
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: One of our finest has passed away Never had the honor to meet George, My condolences to his family. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

12-30-2014	#8
Scrrem Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,467	Re: One of our finest has passed away I have no words, I was stunned when I got the call last night from his wife. George was a true friend who would do anything for anyone, car enthusiast or not. He was a true craftsman with metal work and could do anything. My heart goes out to his wife Elizabeth and his children. Rich __________________ 1990 Bright Red Coupe #608 380 Stroker, Ported Heads/Intake/Housings/TB Haibeck Secondary Delete Chip / Pete's Cams George Braml Intake / FIC Injectors Coated SW Headers / Corsa Bill Boudreau B/B ZF6 / Viper 4.10 gears Ron Davis Radiator Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH NAV Fikse FM5's 285 / 335 / C6 Brakes WAZOO Member Last edited by Scrrem; 12-30-2014 at 07:46 AM.

12-30-2014	#9
cvette98pacecar Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,479	Re: One of our finest has passed away There are no words that can describe the loss. My prayers go out to George, His Wife and his children. __________________ Robert J. DeMarco [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR=blue]G[/COLOR][COLOR=red]rand[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]S[/COLOR][COLOR=red]port[/COLOR] Registry Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime Member #2655 Pacecar Registry Member [COLOR=red]ZOOM Charter Member - ZR-1 Owners of Michigan[/COLOR] [COLOR=plum][I]ZR-1[/I] Registry member since 2012 [/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1990 LPE "368" Aerobody ZR-1, Last ZR-1 built by John[/COLOR] 1991 Callaway Aerobody ZR-1, DRM 500 1991 Shinoda Aerobody Spyder, 1998 Pace Car

12-30-2014	#10
ScottZ95ZR1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 659	Re: One of our finest has passed away Very saddened to read of George passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family - RIP George.