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  1. JulieiFly

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    #1 JulieiFly, Aug 4, 2008
    Dear Members of FerrariChat,

    My family and I would like to thank all of you in FerrariChat for your kind words of condolence and heartfelt sympathies expressed in the sudden passing of our beloved husband and father, “Coach I.”

    He loved to converse on FerrariChat. He would come home each night after work and check responses to his posts. On the Friday night before he died, he came to the bedroom and told me that he had just met a new enthusiast that lives near Boston. He was so thrilled to have someone new to share one of his passions--Ferrari. He said he had received a very nice letter from him, as well.

    The next morning, he left the house in a great mood and drove his 512bbi black Boxer to the golf course to enjoy meeting his friends and playing his usual Saturday golf round. He never returned home. I recently read one of his posts to the question, “what would you do if you only had 36 hours to live?” He said something to the affect that he would probably have IV’s in his arms, tubes everywhere and would be so sick the only thing he wished for would be to have family nearby. Luckily, his last 36 hours found him pursuing his passions for business, family, wine, food, golf, friendship, and yes–driving one of his Ferraris.

    Whenever he had a sticky mechanical problem, he would log on to FerrariChat and persevere until the problem was solved. It was a great way for him to talk about everything Ferrari and even enjoy some heated political discussions.

    We both had so much fun in the past few years meeting and getting to know other Ferrari enthusiasts. We have made some very, very good riends. The gatherings, comradery, and friendships formed were a great source of pleasure for him after he retired from soccer coaching at Clemson University in 1994.

    “Coach I” loved people and he would be so happy to know that so many of you cared to take time to write. While it was difficult for my family and I to read all the posts in those early hours after his death, I asked a Ferrari friend of ours from Columbia to print them out for me, which he did, presenting them to me in a bound notebook.

    Your thoughtful expressions of sympathy are a great comfort to our family in this sad time of loss.

    Sincerely,

    Julie Ibrahim
    “Mrs. Coach I.”
     
  2. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Napolis, Aug 4, 2008
    Thank you for your note. We will often think of him.

    Best

    Jim Glickenhaus
     
  3. 134282

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    #3 134282, Aug 4, 2008
    Mrs. Ibrahim, we're all better off for having known Coach I, and the world was a better place with him in it. Let us not mourn his passing, rather rejoice in his legacy, and the passion he instilled that will live on forever.
     
  4. 355dreamer

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    #4 355dreamer, Aug 4, 2008
    Althought we never met, I remember well speaking with Coach on the phone. It was a wonderful conversation. He has often been in my thoughts since his passing. Thank you for the message. I wish you all the best in this difficult time.
    Luke
     
  5. TG

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    #5 TG, Aug 4, 2008
    It's extremely considerate of you to share such a kind passage, especially under difficult circumstances. I admire your attitude and wish your family only the best.

    Taylor Good
     
  6. mattymouse33

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    #6 mattymouse33, Aug 5, 2008
    Thanks Julie.

    Kind Regards,

    Matthew
     
  7. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 mseals, Aug 5, 2008
    Mrs. Coach I,

    Please take comfort in knowing that your husband touched the lives of thousands of people, in so very many ways... he is, and always will be, well remembered.

    Mike in Kuwait
     
  8. wax

    wax Five Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 wax, Aug 5, 2008
    We were blessed to have Coach I in our midst, his family far more so, however, it's come to light the beloved Coach I was most blessed of all.
     
  9. TexasF355F1

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    #9 TexasF355F1, Aug 5, 2008
    Mrs. Coach I,

    Thank you so much for posting.

    My condolences to you and your family. I wish you the best during this time of grieving.

    God Bless,

    Jason
     
  10. 308nut

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    #10 308nut, Aug 5, 2008
    Julie,

    It will always be a pleasurable memory, the times we spent being entertained by yourself and Coach I, Thank you for those memories.



    Wade
     
  11. PAP 348

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    #11 PAP 348, Aug 5, 2008
    Hello Mrs Coach I.

    Thankyou for sharing. Wishing you all the best.

    Coachi may be gone, but he is not forgotten...........
     
  12. BT

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    #12 BT, Aug 5, 2008
    I never met Coach I, but I always enjoyed reading about the gatherings you have hosted. Sharing the fun is one of the best aspects of the Ferrari scene. It is clear that he was a very generous enthusiast.
    BT
     
  13. hdpt00

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    #13 hdpt00, Aug 5, 2008
    Sorry for your loss.
     
  14. ferrari sulla pellicola

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    #14 ferrari sulla pellicola, Aug 5, 2008
    my condolences as well...i had the good fortune to chat with your hubby a few times as well..it was always a pleasure not only because of his knowledge of the cars but his zest for living life!!
     
  15. Night life

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    #15 Night life, Aug 6, 2008
    Mrs Coach

    A heart felt sorrow in your loss, I too did not have the pleasure of meeting your husband but enjoyed reading about his passion he was a true enthusiast and a gentleman.
     
  16. Testacojones

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    #16 Testacojones, Aug 6, 2008
    I was just reflecting in a moment of silence.

    I wish you are your family brighter days ahead.
     
  17. paulie_b

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    #17 paulie_b, Aug 7, 2008
    Sorry for your loss.
    Is there any chance or interest that you can continue on his behalf?
     
  18. riverflyer

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    #18 riverflyer, Aug 8, 2008
    Julie, what a beautiful and heartfelt note. Thank you, in this difficult time, for finding the time to share and remember. I wish you and the family my condolences, John
     
  19. James-NZ

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    #19 James-NZ, Aug 8, 2008
    Mrs. Coach I, Thank you for taking the time to post here, I have many fond memories of reading about your husbands passions. He is remembered often. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

    Kindest regards
    James
     
  20. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    #20 ferraripete, Aug 8, 2008
    Julie,

    It means so much to all of us that you came out to speak to us in such a heartfelt manner. It really validates the fact that the web is real and that the relationships created here are very real as well. We too miss The Coach and will only wish to best for you and your family.

    I am certain that I speak for many that if there was ever anything you needed, we would be quick to jump to your aid. Thank you again for your kind words and the very best to you.

    Peter C. Brinzey
     
  21. F430Rod

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    #21 F430Rod, Aug 8, 2008
    Very sorry to hear :( but thanks for sharing. It was heart warming.
     
  22. Retsof

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    #22 Retsof, Aug 8, 2008
    Mrs. Coach I,

    I didn't know him, but sounds like a great guy. He enjoyed some of my favorite things and I bet the conversations would have been great!
    Best wishes in your difficult time.
     
  23. RufMD

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    #23 RufMD, Aug 9, 2008
    Dear Julie,

    Coach was a tremendous, passionate character who will be sorely missed here. Our heartfelt condolences to you and all of the "Coach I" family...
     

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