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Post by Starry Eyes on Jul 31, 2017 17:22:48 GMT -6
it's with regret that I must share the loss of one of my truest friends and talented modelers .. our good friend John Bissinger (aka Ratrod) left us on July 5th as a result of a freak accident .. I travelled from my home in Illinois to Kennewick Washington per John's request to help with his collection which has been secured and in the hands of competent people with all proceeds going to John's 3 children.. I am presently making my way back home after a week long trip in honor of my fallen friend .. God speed Johnny you are and always will be one of the good guys.. your mark on the modeling community will NEVER be forgotten and your unselfishness showed you were a true and giving free spirit .. I miss you buddy -
Friends forever-
Starryeyes
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Post by kabdriver on Jul 31, 2017 18:12:55 GMT -6
Very sad news indeed - I'd been following 'Ratrod' (as I knew him) for years on this board. Very sad indeed - prayers to his family. Such a pity we can't view the pics of his old builds on the site thanks to that Photobucket thing  |
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Post by DVS on Jul 31, 2017 19:36:51 GMT -6
Rest in Peace John Bissinger "Ratrod"  |
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Post by TooOld on Aug 1, 2017 5:14:35 GMT -6
Very very sad news indeed . Reminds us all that we should be thankful for our friends and family every single day .
God speed John .
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Post by Brandon on Aug 1, 2017 6:50:44 GMT -6
Sorry to hear that.... our condolences to you and his family.
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 1, 2017 10:44:50 GMT -6
He'll definitely be missed. Paul
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Post by showrodjohn on Aug 2, 2017 5:33:14 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about Ratrods passing.
RIP John
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Post by donculley on Aug 4, 2017 20:08:08 GMT -6
Very sorry to hear this- Even though I never met him, I considered him a friend of mine .
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Aug 5, 2017 6:59:32 GMT -6
John truly was one of the good guys and had been here since 2010. Miss you buddy, You certainly were one of the good guys
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Post by hobbybobby on Aug 8, 2017 15:37:44 GMT -6
These are very sad news for me... When a dear friend leaves you for life, you are left with a void, a place that no one else can fill... It is not just a heartbreaking moment for you but it is a big loss, all the memories of good times that you had shared make you miss your dear friend all the more. We cannot overcome death but at such times we can only express our feelings and wish for a peaceful afterlife for them... Even though I have known John since 2008, we have written a lot and exchanged our knowledge, skills and works, but, I have unfortunately never met him in person.  John, you were not just a friend, you were my confidant and my source of inspiration and motivation, you have always pushed me to continue with my builds, although I have given up some of them because of the lack of perfection... Thank you very much for your time, my friend, may your soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to you, Chuck, and to Johns Family. |
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