Author Topic: Tom Hanson MB Classic Centre (Read 15560 times)

Garry · « **on:** February 27, 2011, 10:10:56 »

Many of us here have probably dealt with the Classic Centre and especially the helpful Tom Hanson

Spare a thought for Tom who has lost his son in a car accident a week or so ago.

My condolences to Tom and his family.

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Louis · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2011, 13:34:19 »

That's horrible !!

Peter van Es · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2011, 13:44:54 »

Our thoughts go out to Tom and his family.

Peter

dseretakis · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2011, 14:17:11 »

Having dealt with Tom a few times I came to the quick conclusion that he is a good man. It's very sad that he has to bear that kind of loss.

Rolf · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2011, 15:37:33 »

My condolences go to Tom and his family. it's not right. A child should never go before their parents.

mdsalemi · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2011, 22:18:44 »

This is a terrible, horrific tragedy. I am particularly saddened to learn that none of the occupants of the car were wearing seat belts. This is so sad for four families that lost children who only began to taste life.

scoot · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:24:07 »

There is nothing that can be said that will ease the pain for Tom and his family. I offer my condolences on this immeasurable loss.
Scott Allen

Jonny B · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:15:00 »

I too will offer my most sincere sympathy to Tom. I have been dealing with him on a potential Paogda event, and he took a brief amount of time to respond to my email with a comment about dealing with an emergency. I had no idea at the time of what the issue was, and was just knocked to the floor when I found out.

mdsalemi · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2011, 13:04:41 »

My card was mailed to Tom and his family today:

Tom Hanson
c/o Mercedes Benz Classic Center
9 Whatney
Irvine, CA 92618 USA

Benz Dr. · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2011, 18:33:17 »

I lost my younger brother 35 years ago to a farm accident. My father found him back in the field and had to tell my mother after he returned from looking for him. He never got over it.

I wasn't home at the time and when I found out I never really got over it either.

My thoughts go out to Tom as well. It's a hell of a thing to experience and go through.

tom.hanson · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2011, 20:06:34 »

Sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of you. I would hope that you put your children in some kind of advanced or defensive driving school before they start driving in this crazy world. If you haven't had any formal training yourself, please consider it for you own good as well. Cars can get away from you very quickly, and the results are often fatal. I wish my son had taken some courses. I know, they cost a lot of money. But it is money well spent. No parent should ever have to endure this kind of pain. There are no words to describe it. I'm doing ok, but still have my "moments". It's good to be back at work. Keep in touch, all of you. Many thanks again for your kindness.

MichaelB. · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2011, 22:44:09 »

I am so sorry Tom.

Your words however may help others. I volunteer/teach a teen driver awareness class with an organization called Street Survival http://streetsurvival.org/ and also think of it as beneficial for all. In the state of Illinois since 2008 teen traffic related deaths have been reduced by 52% partly because of efforts like Street Survival. With continued awareness we hope to make a difference every year.

Again I am sorry for your loss.

mdsalemi · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2011, 12:19:53 »

I just received notification that MB is expanding their teen driving program. I don't know much about it, but my daughter will never get in a car behind the wheel w/o some kind of "Street Survival" program. Life is too precious.

Tom Colitt · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2011, 17:37:16 »

Tom. I am also so sorry to hear about your terrible loss. I think your wife was also once involved in a car accident. I can only imagine what you are both going through and I feel for you.

My condolences, Tom Colitt

DaveB · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2011, 11:35:56 »

Thank you Tom for your advice at this difficult time. Our girls are a decade away from learning to drive, but I know I will remember your words when the time comes.
Condolences and Best Wishes, David Blakeway

thelews · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2011, 12:28:52 »

Terrible loss.

ja17 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2011, 13:52:41 »

Tom,
Mary and myself extend our most sincere condolences. We share your anguish.

Joe and Mary

john.mancini · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2011, 14:04:16 »

My thoughts and prayers are with Tom, his family, and the families of the others who lost their lives. Tom is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
John

Bob G ✝︎ · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:29:55 »

Tom and I have knowen each other 25 years. I am saddened by his lost
Bob Geco

Ben · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2011, 13:40:33 »

Hello Tom, I only know you through this site and this community, but my heartfelt condolences to you, your family and the other famiiles involved.

shimon zohar · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2011, 03:38:58 »

hello
My condolences to Tom and his family.be strong good man.
shimon zohar israel

Sigman · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:23:04 »

My condolences to Tom and his family as well... I haven't logged in this forum in a while... and this is quite sad

zoegrlh · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2011, 14:02:06 »

I am so sorry to hear about Tom's son death. I too don't read this topic of the web site as often as I do the other topics of the forum. I met Tom at StarFest 2010. Great guy. Most of the time I order parts from Classic Center, it is with Woodie. I know the it is a great lost for Tom and do send my condolences.
Bob hyatt
Williamsburg, VA

pagoden · « **Reply #23 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:34:42 »

Oh, Tom -

Just came across this thread. Our kids are still with us, yet Joe's use of "anguish" helps in imagining what a catastrophe it must be.

[We met at Startech in Indy, during lunch with the Leslers just before departure; reference: convex lenses for outside mirrors on 113s.]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Denny

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