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RIP Harry Raby (12/25/1930 - 10/22/2009)
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:14 pm    Post subject: RIP Harry Raby (12/25/1930 - 10/22/2009) Reply with quote

Jake's father passed away sometime during the night last night.

A viewing will be held at Alexander's Gateway Funeral home in Cleveland Sunday evening from 6 - 8pm and a graveside service will be held on Monday afternoon.

Please keep Jake in your thoughts and prayers as he mourns the loss of his beloved dad (aka "dude")
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for your loss Jake and Beth- our prayers are with you and your loved ones. Scott and Gia Adams
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shoot. New it was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier. I'm totally sorry for your loss Jake.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is sad news. I'm sorry Jake. I know you two had a great relationship. He will be missed.
Our prayers are with you.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for your loss Jake.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

may his memory be eternal.

sorry to hear that Jake.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry to here that. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Prayers to you and the family.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Man, I really hate to hear that Jake and Beth. What a great man. I really enjoyed chatting with him this past Spring at your shop. He was really hoping that golf cart would squeeze out a couple more hp's on the dyno! He was a great conversationalist. A first time conversation with him was as easy and comfortable as speaking with someone that you've known for years.

Even the tough guys need rest. Harry will always be with you...in your heart, your mind, your actions, and the way you conduct and live your life. Jake, this may not be comforting now, since I'm sure that you're in a surreal state of mind, but you'll always care a large piece of his soul inside of you.

R.I.P. Harry Raby! I'll remember your firm handshake.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'll remember your firm handshake.


No one that shook his hand could ever forget it... Until his final day he had a grip like none other...

Thanks for these kind words, guys.. Anyone from the club is welcome to attend the viewing and/ or graveside service. The viewing is from 6-8 PM on Sunday evening.

Having my Dad at the tech day this past Spring was very memorable for me.. Does anyone have any pics of him from that day they can share?

Thanks for all the kind words guys, while my real family has always been small, my VW family is huge.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jake, at 8:02 into the video Scott posted on you-tube, your Dad is in a chair talking to Beth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGHv3iEgiPo
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What a long and wonderful life that man had. I have heard many stories of Harry from Jake and like many, had the pleasure of meeting him on a few occasions. His mark left here on earth will soon heal the pains of his passing. God bless Jake and family.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Steve and I are going to the funeral home tommorow (Sunday) if anyone else wants to go, let us know.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:24 pm    Post subject: sorry for your loss... Reply with quote

I only spoke with your dad for a few moments at the tech day...sorry for your loss Jake and Beth. I remember thinking how cool it was that he was hanging out with all of us strangers. He seemed like a nice man.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:44 am    Post subject: u Reply with quote

Jake, I am sorry for your loss. I too only met you dad at the spring tech day. He seemed to be a super nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Beth.

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