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The most difficult part of life is to go through it and meet great people only to see them leave so soon. Rennlist member "Sloopy" (https://rennlist.com/forums/members/123351-sloopy.html), first came to us back in 2007 with his Boxster S for some work. After having his DB9 previously done by the Dealer and not happy with how it turned out, he came to us with a stern attitude of making sure the results with us would be very different from the Dealer's. He (John) was extremely particular about his car and wanted to have things done right from the start. We would say that he is one of our most picky clients ever....stern, yet understandable, but appreciative of our efforts to earn his business. One car lead to another and in the 11 years we have known him, we have become close...not as a client, but as a friend.

He had a passion for Porsches and in 2015 bought his dream car - the GT3 (https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...leage-gt3.html). Everytime he dropped by, he would talk cars and his love for the 911. And best of all, he drove it! Yet, he took great care of his cars and would spend many weekends cleaning and detailing it....preparing it for its next drive. This was never going to be a garage queen for him and bravo for that. In the past few years, he fought hard with cancer. Though he is no longer with us, he won our hearts and respect for being a kind and giving person.....one who was genuine and passionate.....something that is seemingly lacking in this day and age. John....you will be dearly missed.

Safe travels my friend....

Jamie140

signes

Sad to hear, too much of this lately. A client of my dealer also recently passed away after a similar battle and bought his dream car to enjoy his last year. Live life to the fullest every day!

kfmcmahon

this ties in to Waxers thread...carpe diem
I lost two friends and a sister---all in their 50's this past year

https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...nto-focus.html

sampelligrino

Life is too short, sorry for the loss of your friend and a fellow RLer... may he rest in peace

mike.baa

too soon. RIP.

fskof

Very sad to hear. Thoughts and prayers out to his family and loved ones.
RIP: Sloopy

<3mph

I'm grateful for the friendships we have here on RL. Sloopy, you'll be missed. I'll quote your wise words from a few years ago:

RIP
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OCturbo

silverrules

RIP dear friend.

Psup4s

Sad to read about this stuff. Enjoy every moment. RIP

MEM82

RIP Sloopy

R.Deacon

My fellow , RIP and may heaven be comfort
After such a battle
I am Blessed to still be in the game
This kind of news is scary stuff.
Thanks for sharing , reminds me to
CARRY ON WITH GRACE AND GRATITUDE BEST ONE CAN

Waxer

motorwerksgroup

Rest in peace. I'm sure he's smiling knowing he had an opportunity to own his dream car.