[Ford of France]

I am terribly disturbed to hear this news. Your Dad used to come up to western Wiscconsin to "tour" the area and I would let him park his trailer at my home while he and your mom would venture out into the back roads of rural Wisconsin.

I remember very distinctly of their arriving late on Friday night. Your Dad would get reservations in La Crosse but didn't want to let the Cobra stay unattended in the parking lot. He would drive the trailer up to my house and we would park the car and trailer on my side yard, in full protective custody, as it were. I would give him the keys to my Durango, so as not to have to fiddle with unhitching the trailer to drive back to La Crosse in his older pick up. The next morning they would be back at the house and off they would go. They would return on Sunday, pack up the Cobra and head for home.

Last year I saw him at the SPF tent at Elkhart. I was with Bob Evans and Phil Remington. I made a point to introduce your Dad to Phil and your Dad had a nice conversation with him. SPF had a car on a lift, where potential prospects could look at the underside of the car. I remember you Dad asking Phil his opinion of the frame and suspension on the SPF.

My condolesences to your family. Ron was a real nice guy and really enjoyed touring in his car. He will be missed by this group.

Cal Metal