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Genom
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My condolences to Morgan's family.
I was looking forward to meeting him in person as he planned to drive out to Long Island and pick up the Ocelot body I was holding for him. Considering how well his last buggy build turned out, I'm sure he had some awesome plans for this buggy body.
RIP Mongo. |
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nybugguy
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Joined: September 21, 2008
Posts: 117
Location: Upstate New York
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Although I never met the man I read a lot of his post because he had a lot of knowledge and was always willing to help.I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing but will keep his family in my prayers at this tough time in their lives.R.I.P. Mongo63 |
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wythac
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Joined: August 02, 2004
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My condolences to his family and his many friends here.
I watched his build on this site (he was about 1 year ahead of my build) and incorporated some of his ideas into my car. A good fabricator and contributor here. Never met or spoke to him, only had exchanges on the forum. The last with me was about his "new" project with the Ocelot only a few days ago. He seemed a smart guy and someone I am sure I would hang out with if we lived in the same area.
I'm sure he will be missed by us, and missed more by those who knew him better. |
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mharney
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Joined: June 01, 2002
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I received an email from his girlfriend this morning with the news.
I had the distinct pleasure of dealing with Morgan some time ago and getting to know him as I rebuilt a set of DRLA 45's for him. Many knew him better than I yet just the same his untimely death hits home hard for me, just like all the rest.
I want to do something for his family, I'm sure there are others. If there is any need for financial assistance during this tough time, I can donate services to repair some carbs if someone wants to just send the proceeds to his family. I offer this contingent on that need, so if his girlfriend or other family member expresses need or interest in this I'll do it. RIP Morgan, you'll surely be missed. |
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iowegian 
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Joined: February 16, 2005
Posts: 9829
Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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dkam
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Joined: April 08, 2010
Posts: 1
Location: Prison City
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| Morgan was one of a kind, and never a kinder young mad did I meet, My son was a good friend of his they played pool out of the same bar. On Tuesday night before he left he told friends he was worried about his father still having trouble after Viet-nam, for Morgan we all need to pray for his dad and all he left behind, and with Morgan's and god's help we hope to get Laddie thru this. Godspeed good friend and everytime I see a ducati with the front wheel in the air I will think of you. We will be here to watch after Dad and the boy. DK |
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JiI
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Location: Michigan
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I was in the same spot just an hour before it happened. The roads were wet from all the rain and I'm sure a bit slick from all the oil and grime laid down. This sucks........
Jeff |
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Cujo3131
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Joined: October 06, 2006
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Location: Sherwood, Wi
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What sad news...
I never had the chance to meet Mongo... but I had follwed several of his threads and considered him talented and good natured. He was always throwing out ideas to people and having a good time... and I have to admit his buggy rig is a class act and I always enjoyed seing him and his son having a good time. Living in Wisconsin, it is always nice seeing neighbors to the south having fun too and had hoped someday our paths might cross... they still may... RIP Mongo my friend.... I'll be saying prayers for the family and especially his son....
Please do keep us posted about teh arrangements etc... we have April snow here in Wissonsin... but I'll still pull the buggy out if I can for Mongo...
Peace be with your family Mongo.... you will be missed.
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tardis454
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Joined: March 27, 2010
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Location: In a van, down by the river
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I'm new to this forum, but I've read a lot of Mongo's posts.
He seemed to take pride in & have fun with all of his projects.
Best wishes to his family during this difficult time.  |
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bugvert
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Location: Connecticut
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:25 am Post subject: |
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| Very Sad, My condolences to his family. |
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vw (o\!/o) nut
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Location: Wisconsin - Where the men are men and the sheep are nervous.
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This is sad news indeed. 
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grimace007
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this is tragic indeed, words just dont cover it.
rip bro.
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Almost Alive
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chris_parks
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Location: SoCal
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Another beautiful light has gone out of the world. Makes me sad.
I will keep his family in my prayers. |
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Tram
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Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Damn. Not a dune buggy/ kit car person, nor did I ever meet Mongo in person. But, in trading ribbings back and forth in the old Rants here and on other sites, I know that Mongo was good people.
What a tragedy. 
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typesoneandtwo
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RIP Morgan. You'll be missed!
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a.wilson
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| RIP Morgan. You'll be missed! |
Condolences to Morgan's family and friends.
Like Tram, I never meet or spoke with Morgan in person, but have enjoyed reading his posts on another forum.
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carterzest
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| RIP Morgan. You'll be missed! |
Condolences to Morgan's family and friends.
Like Tram, I never meet or spoke with Morgan in person, but have enjoyed reading his posts on another forum. |
X 3. Only spoken and sparred on another forum but Morgan was a great guy and lots of fun! Peace to Morgans Family and Friends.
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Dinubadave
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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| I just saw this post, Mongo was a real inspiration on this site and I, as with all the others here, will truly miss him. |
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garbug
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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| My condolences to Mongo63's family and may he rest in peace....such an inspiration indeed. He will be missed. |
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