[Jim Holden]

Folks:

I am deeply sorry to learn that Tom T is no longer with us.

Over the course of the past several years I have dialoged from time to time with Tom T. both "on line" and off concerning a number of subjects. Sadly, I never met him in person but considered him to be a kindred spirit with much in common besides our chosen professions and our mutual passion for things automotive. What came through time and time again were his level headed views that reflected a balanced view of life; idealistic, ethical, realistic and pragmatic all set forth in clear and concise language. Often his was the voice of calm reason when a particular thread topic was heating up (as they are wont to do here from time to time).

Our lives are all a little less for his passing.

Jim