David, (and Andy)
I did not see Andy's note on the list, so thanks for posting it.
I knew both Phil Hill and Ken Miles, back-in-the-day. We have published
a memorial to Ken, and my personal experiences with them, on
TigersUnited.com.
You can read my Phil Hill memories at:
http://www.tigersunited.com/history/p-km5.asp
and the Ken Miles obituary starts on "Page 1" of the article.
The LA Times printed an obituary and tribute this morning:
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-hill29-2008aug29,0,1758007.story
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
David Sosna wrote:
> Thank you, Andy. I didn't know.
> A few years back, I was at the Coronado Vintage Races in San
> Diego--can't remember if I still had my Tiger (mandatory Tiger
> content--grin). I was closely examining an Alta racer and when I looked
> up, the other guy standing by the car and having a conversation with
> it's owner was--Phil Hill.
> I decided that, though he was a public figure, rather than pester him,
> I'd just let him enjoy being a car guy, so I finished looking at the
> Alta and wandered off to check on the Ferrari down the way.
> I'd forgotten that until I saw your post. That was a pretty good day,
> so thanks for reminding me of it.
> Best Regards
> David Sosna
>
> awtiger@cox.net wrote:
>
>> I don't know how many of you guys were fans and admirers, but it is with
>great sorrow that I must pass along some information that I just received.
>Phil Hill, the first American F1 champion (1961) has passed away due to
>complications from Parkinson's Disease. I just thought you all might like to
>know.
>>
>> Andy Walker
>> Edmond, OK
>> B382001600LRXFE
>> B9006857LRX
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