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09-28-2007, 11:34 PM | #1 |
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Rip Wally
Wally Park's passed away this evening........
Thanks Wally for all you've done...................RIP |
09-29-2007, 07:13 AM | #2 |
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Re: Rip Wally
Rest in peace Wally. What an amazing life.
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09-29-2007, 07:29 AM | #3 |
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I was able to meet Mr Parks in 2000,, It was an honor to shake his hand and be aaprt of something he built so we could enjoy,,,,Godspeed ,,,and our thoughts go out to the Parks Family
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09-29-2007, 08:55 AM | #4 |
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God bless Wally Parks. He's now with Barbara in Gods hands.
His memory will live on forever.
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09-29-2007, 09:41 AM | #5 |
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Thanks to Wally and his wife for their hard work and dedication to the Sport of Drag Racing. He lived a long life and got to see his dream become a major motor sport and entertainment. You will be missed by the racers and the Sport. Thank you
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09-29-2007, 09:53 AM | #6 |
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I'm sure he will be organizing some races in heaven. There are many of our sports greats up there to help him! God speed Wally! We will miss you.
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09-29-2007, 07:47 PM | #7 |
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The true pioneer of our sport. Godspeed Wally.
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09-29-2007, 07:54 PM | #8 |
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Godspeed my friend
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10-01-2007, 12:52 PM | #9 |
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I guess when you look at the enormity of the sport, it says it all about the man. He fought the good battle and is now resting.
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10-02-2007, 10:56 AM | #10 |
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Re: Rip Wally
redman in the house.truly a great man,whothe sportsman racing as much as the pros.reason i know one year he came to indy points meet instead of going to a national.at that race i had the privalege to have my picture taken with him.something i will always cherish.i have had the chance to work with two of nhra's best wally and buster.rest in peace gentlemen.
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