[spfcobra2567]

Hello everyone, my name is Eric and I am the son-in-law of spfcobra2567. It is with a very heavy heart that I am bringing you the news of his passing, known to us, his family, as Alan Antonides. Alan passed away yesterday 12/05/12 at home, losing a battle with cancer that only began in April. Alan was 62 years young.

I have only known him since early 2009, and in that short time have learned what a truly incredible and special person he is. He retired in 2011, finally reaching that day that we all look forward to. Al always had a passion for the Shelby Cobra, and it was something he constantly talked about. I remember the day his cobra was delivered, and he took each family member for a ride. He was beaming. He purchased it in 2010 and no one deserved it more. I went to a few local car shows with him, and as you all know, everyone walks towards the Cobras. One of my favorite memories of him is just knowing he was pulling into my driveway by the unmistakable rumble of the cobra.

I am not sure how many of you know Al personally, I thought this would be the best place to leave this post. It was important to him that you were all notified. He left us his username and password to do so. I think he participated in a very few Windy City gatherings, and if his life was not cut short by this horrible disease, you would have probably seen him a lot more over the past year.

I will return and add a picture to this thread within the next day or so. In the meantime thank you all for your friendship and prayers. The next time you go for a ride, do me a favor and punch the throttle once for Al.