[Nobbc] Our friend, Ron Englehardt

[wendell bain]

I was coming back from the Hillsborough Concours yesterday when a  
fellow judge
I was traveling with checked his emails on his cell. I was stunned to  
hear of Ron's passing.
It seemed not to be true. He was a great guy and always welcomed  
anyone new
to NOBBC. He will be missed. My condolences to his wife and family.

Wendell Bain


On Aug 29, 2011, at 7:51 AM, Daniel Drummond wrote:

> As I read the various posts, I feel as if I should jump in and say  
> something.  But as many of you have similarly expressed, I am  
> finding it difficult to comprehend Ron's passing and don't really  
> know what to say.  When I first read about his passing yesterday, I  
> called Greg to let him know.  He already did of course and I  
> couldn't find anything else to say.  Sorry Greg if I cut our call  
> off a bit short.  Ron was just one of the nicest, friendliest guys  
> I've ever met.  Never a bad word to say about anyone or anything.   
> I enjoyed every conversation I had with him and am sorry there were  
> not more.  My heartfelt condolences to his family.  I will be there  
> next Saturday.  Thanks, John, for stepping up.
>
> Dan Drummond
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc- 
> bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gregory Tatarian
> Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 4:36 PM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: [Nobbc] Our friend, Ron Englehardt
>
> Hello Friends,
>
> Trish and I are having a hard time assimilating the news of Ron's  
> passing.
> It is hard to put into words all of the things that go through  
> one's mind at a time like this, but first is how hard it must be  
> for Ron's wife and family. Neither Trish nor I have ever met Candy,  
> but we hope to do so soon, to express our grief, offer whatever  
> comfort we can, and let her and her family know just how important  
> Ron has been to our little band of British car lovers.
>
> Ron often referred to Steve Lehman as the leader of the NOBBC, but  
> never having met Steve, I always saw Ron in that role, and it was a  
> role he filled graciously, with enthusiasm, dedication, and joy.  
> Always quick with a smile, handshake and clap on the back, was Ron.  
> In the 7 years I have known Ron, I always enjoyed our discussions,  
> from cars to bikes, to some of his Vietnam experiences, to  
> computers and current events.
>
> Ron has been our organizer, ride leader and friend, fellow British  
> car lover, quiet and calm. The NOBBC meant so much to him, and his  
> dedication to Steve after his passing showed a great deal of  
> loyalty to his friend who had started this group 10 years ago. Now,  
> those of us who have enjoyed the camaraderie of the club that Ron  
> so loved, are here to carry on, though as John Kenner said in his  
> email, it may take a few of us to do his job.
>
> I want to thank John for suggesting and being willing to lead us on  
> a drive on Saturday, September 3 to get together to remember Ron on  
> a drive to the coast.
>
> Greg and Trish Tatarian
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