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Oldbug.com Pheasant Plucker
Joined: October 12, 2001 Posts: 1054 Location: Aguanga California
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:06 pm Post subject: RIP Dave Omel |
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I have just heard news of the passing of Dave Omel, local So Cal VW nut and the Dave of "Dave and Eddy's Garage". From what I am hearing it was a car accident last night. Really bummed out about this...one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. I didnt see a post anywhere on the site here...if there is...my apologies...but here ya go. _________________ Cheers!
Randy Carlson
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Oldbug.com Pheasant Plucker
Joined: October 12, 2001 Posts: 1054 Location: Aguanga California
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Dave Omel, a native of Long Beach, California retired from The Walt Disney Company after 30 years of service. Dave held many positions throughout the Disney organization but was best known as the Director and General Manager of Disneyland Park. Dave's first car was a 1971 VW beetle, and since then has had many different VW models including his favorites: 1966 Sundial camper, 1966 double cab, and 1966 Deluxe bus. Currently, Dave enjoys driving his 36 horse-powered 1959 Ghia while his 1961 SO23 waits in line to be brought back to life. Aside from Eddy and Dave's Garage, Dave is the Vice President of VisionMaker, a company dedicated to building theme parks and resorts worldwide. _________________ Cheers!
Randy Carlson
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The Sage Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2005 Posts: 2470 Location: Traverse City
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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I have worked with VisonMaker. Sad news, he was also a big player in IAAPA, the amusement park trade association. _________________ Feel My Pain l Sage Ad World |
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Oldbug.com Pheasant Plucker
Joined: October 12, 2001 Posts: 1054 Location: Aguanga California
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:22 pm Post subject: More info from the Visionmaker site |
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David Omel, Vice President, Operations & Administration. Dave has over 35 years of operations and operational support experience in the hospitality and leisure industry. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Operations for Palace Entertainment and worked on Guest Services and training development. Dave is a 30 year veteran of the Walt Disney Company where he led the Guest Services/Special Event Division at the Disneyland Resort. There his team of 3,000 employees were responsible for everything from Guest Relations to Parking operations. He and his team also led the development and planning stages for the 10,000 space Disneyland Resort parking structure. Before leaving the Disneyland Resort, Dave led the planning and operation of Disney’s California Adventure Grand Opening ceremonies and events.
I knew he was a Disney guy but never knew how BIG of a Disney guy he was! Wow!
Shin has posted some great photos of Dave and his travels to Japan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2899281657966.1073741825.1738151932&type=1 ...take a look if you are into the Facebook thing. _________________ Cheers!
Randy Carlson
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69830 Location: Phoenix Metro
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lenny copp Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2001 Posts: 388 Location: Fullerton, CA
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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So sorry to hear this sad news. condolences to Eddie and his immediate family. : ( _________________ Lenny Copp
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Black Mamba Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2010 Posts: 46 Location: Fort Worth
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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I just heard about the accident from a good friend, Wow! Dave was a super cool guy. He will be missed.
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Ed Economy Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2006 Posts: 302 Location: Lost In LA
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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I saw this on the local news this morning real close to my house , Thursday morning when a man driving what police said was a black 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia slammed into a parked 1988 Ford Bronco, I hope it was not Dave the details are not good. |
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lenny copp Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2001 Posts: 388 Location: Fullerton, CA
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T.Fabs Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2004 Posts: 38 Location: French Riviera
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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Really sad news! Dave was a great guy with always a smile on his face.
Our sincere condolences to his family and his partner Eddie.
RIP Dave. You will be missed! |
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Backn86 Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 284 Location: Tustin, CA
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Such a great guy and a tragic loss. I feel blessed to have known him.
_________________ Andy Kimball
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scottvw Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2004 Posts: 2821 Location: Centennial, CO
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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So sorry to hear. I was actually going to try and drop by their shop on Wednesday while I was on my business trip but didn't have the time.
Eddy and Dave were a cool team. Great cool guy to chat with at the shows. |
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enjoispammy8 Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2007 Posts: 1984 Location: Long Beach, CA
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:17 am Post subject: |
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I've known Dave since childhood- I went to school with his youngest son until 9th grade. Indeed a tragedy.
The latest that I've heard was he crashed driving the Ghia. COD was a heart attack. _________________ 1969 Westy, 1690cc. montana red and cloud white.
1969 Standard Beetle [sold]
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bob1 Samba Member
Joined: December 06, 2000 Posts: 45
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:00 am Post subject: |
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This one hurts, real bad... I don't write a lot here, but now I simply have to... Dave I will miss You buddy.... it will never be the same...
My best memory is my little walk of fame, where it was YOU that put all frames up, I see this multiple times a day and think many times about you when I pass... these thoughts only will become more intense now... it will be your walk of fame forever!
wish I bought your Ghia a couple of weeks ago when it was offered to me, so this couldn't have happened... crazy maybe, but no good feelings...
Me, and everybody here at BBT, will miss You buddy! Forever You will be in our hearts!
my prayers will go to You.
By this way i like to offer my very intense condolences to all friends and especially family of Dave, a real BBT's "Friend of da House".
Will be missed forever, a big loss to SoCal VW scene |
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jonny1309 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Oside
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:05 am Post subject: |
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Absolutely tragic. My condolences to Eddy and the rest of Dave's family.
Dave, you will be missed. _________________ Jonny
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Rich's 50 Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2004 Posts: 10781 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:36 am Post subject: |
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Very sorry to hear this, My prayers go out to your family. |
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ghiarossa Samba Member
Joined: March 21, 2012 Posts: 85 Location: Jackson, MS
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:34 am Post subject: |
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This is so sad. Never met him. From the sound of it, I would have liked him.
Thoughts and prayers. _________________ David Odenwald
1958 VW Karmann Ghia coupe
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John Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2003 Posts: 281 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Dave was truly one of the good guys! I worked for him at Disneyland back in the late eighties but haven't seen him for years.
He was one of those guys who makes an impression that lasts a lifetime!
Pull it up Skip!
RIP Dave |
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icebox Samba Member
Joined: June 17, 2010 Posts: 23 Location: Orange CA
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Sad news. Dave was a very nice guy. |
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JulianH Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14 Location: Fullerton, Ca
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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Dave was a rare breed, honest, sincere and could tell one hell of a funny story. Also very humble with his worldwide theme park achievements.
The human race lost a good guy! |
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