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JUST A QUICK NOTE JOHN (C-IL)

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Topic: JUST A QUICK NOTE JOHN (C-IL)

Posted By: Dennis IL
Subject: JUST A QUICK NOTE JOHN (C-IL)
Date Posted: 09 May 2012 at 7:55pm

I just wanted to put up a quick note. I just returned from the visitation for our AC brother John. I spoke to his wife Barb and told her that I was very comfortable in saying that I was there on behalf of all John's friends that wish they could attend his visitation but couldn't for one reason or another (mainly that we are spred out across the nation.

John's wife Barb and family told me that Allen Dilg was there also (I missed Allen) but the point is that the forum was represented and John's family are very aware of how we all felt about John. Dennis.

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HE WHO KNEELS BEFORE GOD CAN STAND BEFORE ANY MAN

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Posted By: JohnCinMd
Date Posted: 09 May 2012 at 8:11pm

Thanks Dennis!

Posted By: Don(MI)
Date Posted: 09 May 2012 at 8:33pm

Thank you Dennis. I can say for myself, I still can't believe this. Here today, and gone tomorrow. The Lord knows our hearts, and hears our prayers.

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Galatians 5:22-24

"I got a pig at home in a pen and corn to feed him on, All I need is a pretty little girl to feed him when I'm gone!"

Posted By: Dale H. ECIL
Date Posted: 09 May 2012 at 9:48pm

I went to the funeral home this evening and also Doc Smith was there. I am also still in shock from his passing. Dale

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Allis Chalmers Museum, Paris, Il.http:// www.allischalmersmuseum.com 217-275-3428

Posted By: Rfdeere
Date Posted: 09 May 2012 at 9:59pm

Just got back a little while ago myself. John's FFA jacket, the many pictures of him on his tractors and with his family, and the many arrangments of orange flowers were neat to see in his honor.

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Randy Freshour,Member Indiana AC Partners,
http://www.rumelyallis.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.rumelyallis.com

Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 09 May 2012 at 10:51pm

Drove over this afternoon to John's visitation. Talked to Barb and John's son Alan for a few minutes. They claim John had not complained about anything, nothing out of the ordinary. Alan said John was digging a post hole when it happened.He looked remarkable and is still hard to believe. Met his father, who appears to be in very good health. Glad to hear other members made it by.

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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails

1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF.

Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 4:22am

Thank You Dennis and Thanks to all who are close enough to attend. John was a great guy. God Bless.

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When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!!

Posted By: Bob-Maine
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 6:59am

My thanks to all of you who were able to be there and speak for those who could not be there. Bob@allisdowneast

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I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not sure.

Posted By: Jim Lindemood
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 7:08am

Glad to hear that some of you made it -- thanks for taking the time. I'm sure John's family appreciate some Orange folks being there.

Posted By: dudley wallace
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 7:11am

i am sorry i could not atend he was a great friend my job could not alow me to get the time off i live about 3 hours away and wish i was there i bet you it was a full house representing all the forum and freinds and the familey of this wonderfull man. he will be missed greatly but not forgoten there will always be things in your everyday life that reminds us of our great friendship we had with john and his familey . god bless from the dudley wallace familey.

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a member of hendricks county antique tractor and machinery association club.

Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 7:44am

Thanks Dennis and all of you who were able to be there and speak for those who could not.
Charlie

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Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF

Posted By: Michael (WI)
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 8:12am

Thank you Dennis.

Posted By: GlenninPA
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 9:12am

Thank you to all of you for going and representing those of us who were only able to be there in spirit. We have all lost a great friend.

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Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.
From listening comes wisdom and from speaking comes repentance.
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.

Posted By: allisrutledge
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 9:26am

In these sad times you all are in my prayers. Scott

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Allis Chalmers still exist in my mind and barns

Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 4:35pm

Thank you Dennis.

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1957 WD45 dad's first AC

1968 one-seventy

1956 F40 Ferguson

Posted By: norm[ind]
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 7:29pm

THANKS DENNIS FOR SHARING

Posted By: Dipstick In
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 9:20pm

Thanks to Randy and Dennis for representing us!! joe

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You don't really have to be smart if you know who is!

Posted By: don slick
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 10:16pm

Thanks Dennis and all that was there. Don Slick

Posted By: acwdwcman
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 10:18pm

i wish i knew him. sounds like he was a good man

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wd with a freeman model 90 trip loader, wd45, 38 unstylled wc, b 10 garden tractor and 2-14 ac trip plow. grandpa has a 56 wd45. wd. allis chalmers snap coupler blade and 3 bottom snap coupler plow

Posted By: houchens
Date Posted: 10 May 2012 at 11:35pm

What happened to John?

And thanks for representing us. Just talked to him a few weeks ago about some WD's and 45's. Cant believe we've lost John.

Definitely a great guy who will certainly be missed. Anyone have any information about where we can send condolances?

Sure will miss John, always was a pleasure to hear from him.

Thanks for keeping us informed. His family will be in our prayers.

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8050 200 7010 185x2 D17-IV D15IIx2 D14 WD45 Deutz Allis 6260 Gleaner Kx2 Gleaner K2 Diesel 2300 discx2 600 and 333 planters 2 AC wagons several AC plows/chisels Rotobalerx2 Other Misc AC Equipment

Posted By: Wil M (NEIA)
Date Posted: 11 May 2012 at 7:27am

Thanks Dennis and everyone else who went and represented those of us who could not be there. Will continue to keep John's family in our prayers.

houchens, here is the link to the original post about John:

http://allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50199&title=loss-of-a-forum-member" rel="nofollow - http://allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50199&title=loss-of-a-forum-member

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"Yet there are soulless men whose hand and brain tear down what time will never give again." Anderson M Scruggs

Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 11 May 2012 at 8:46am

As Dennis, Pat, and others have said, our Forum was well represented. I reminded Barb and family that John had SO MANY friends on this site and that their family was in our prayers.

There was a styled WC toy tractor in one of the main flower arrangements. I'm sure John smiled at that.

Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 11 May 2012 at 8:57am

Thank you all so much for expressing our condolences on the loss of a great friend and associate.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this shocking time.
Good Luck!
Bill Long

Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 11 May 2012 at 10:13am

Thank You Dennis. A lot of knowledge is now gone too. He was truly gifted and loved by all. Thanks to everyone who went and represented all of us.

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"Allis-Express"
19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17