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Offline Glen

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Gene Burkland passed away
« on: December 08, 2009, 10:28:15 PM »
I just received word the Gene Burkland passed away this morning. He was a major player in LSR. This is a loss to all of us. I will post more as I get service information. RIP and God Speed Gene Burkland. You will be missed but never forgotten.
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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2009, 10:31:21 PM »
That man was a pioneer. He was a major player.

Betty and Tom, I wish you the best.

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« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2009, 10:32:01 PM »
Terrible news. God speed Gene. Our condolences to Betty and Tom.

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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2009, 10:43:57 PM »
Gene will be missed, our condolences to Tom and Betty.
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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2009, 10:52:21 PM »
Godspeed Gene. Condolences to Betty and Tom. From the Studebaker thru the Datsun to the Streamliner great race cars came from Great Falls. His legacy will live forever in LSR.    Larry

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« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2009, 11:24:21 PM »
Very sad news. God Speed Gene. My Condolences to Betty and Tom.

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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2009, 11:37:23 PM »
God Speed Gene....

Tom & Betty, our heart felt sympathies.
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Offline Bob Drury

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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2009, 11:43:08 PM »
  With all the sport has lost this year, maybe we need a new topic heading for LSR RACING IN HEAVEN.
  I'll bet the salt is always good.  My condolences to Betty and Tom, and may Gene and his woderfull tire testing machine rest in peace.................. Bob
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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2009, 12:02:50 AM »
Sad News for sure.  My prayers are with all the family especially Betty.  God Speed Gene.

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« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2009, 12:18:20 AM »
A major loss to the LSR family. God Speed Gene.   :cry:
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Gene Burkland passed away, a huge loss to all LSR racers!!
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2009, 12:32:21 AM »
I am so sorry to hear this, I am in my hotel room in Florida and tears are in my eyes :cry:

Gene, Betty and Tom are some of the longest known racers Michelle and I know.

Tom, Betty, we are so sorry for your loss and you both are in our prayers.

So sorry to hear, all I can say...

John

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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2009, 03:43:37 AM »
Landracers have lost a great person he will be where he can overlook everyone God speed and much sympathy to Betty and Tom

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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2009, 06:07:49 AM »
Gene, I will miss you.  God speed my old friend

Betty & Tom and the whole Burkland Family - my heart is with you
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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2009, 06:54:08 AM »
Godspeed Gene. My condolences to the Burkland family.

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Re: Gene Burkland passed away
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2009, 07:05:38 AM »
Betty Tom

I am saddened to hear of Gene’s passing.  I feel honored to have known him.

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