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03-23-2008, 09:06 PM
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Platinum Member
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 132
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Al Copeland Passed Away
Just got word that Al Copeland of Popeyes fame passed away today. Al and brother Bill raced together very successfuly for 7 years. This has been a tough week. First Mabry Edwards and now, Al.
Respectfully - Steve Sirois
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03-23-2008, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: CHICAGO
Posts: 700
1991 cigarette 42' revolution with 3-750 hp hawks and ssm drives,2009/1979 cig 35' mistress [for sale]
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dam , i really liked seeing him race ,,sad day
R.I.P. Al Copeland
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03-23-2008, 09:27 PM
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Terribly Sorry To Hear About Al's Passing, Especially Being From The Same Area.. A Very Large Of Offshore Poerboat Racing Died, Also. Sal, Metairie,la.
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03-23-2008, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 356
Chris Cat
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He was quite a man . I'll never forget his Popeyes boats , and accomplishments . The following link gives a great story of his life .
http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2...n_germany.html
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03-23-2008, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Sad News! Condolences to the Copeland family and the family of Mabry Edwards.
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03-23-2008, 10:03 PM
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skrap
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Pine Beach, NJ
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Very sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a really nice guy and was always happy to make everyone around him feel special.
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03-23-2008, 10:36 PM
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Rob
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 20,712
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RIP,He brought alot to the sport
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03-23-2008, 10:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: GROSSE ILE,MI
Posts: 198
24 carerra race-24 carrera pleasure -37 express cat-24 pursuit ,18 magnum missle, 27 flat deck magnum, 32 'excaliber
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Rip Al, One Of The Last True Gentlemen
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03-24-2008, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Freehold, NJ. USA
Posts: 5,367
Thoroughbred/Velocity 32'
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R.I.P Al...thanks for the great memories...
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03-24-2008, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Stuck In a Cuban Prison Camp
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1998 454 22 SCARAB
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Very sad news,,,, RIP
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