Awesome post Stan - your words are obviously from the heart. Al is very fortunate to have a friend such as yourself. He is and has been in our prayers since I first heard of his illness.

Happy Birthday and get well soon Al, your contribution to the sport is immeasurable and your hospitality is legendary.

Stan, Al

Both you guys were cut from the same mold. The Turbine trophy Al signed for me sit's promonatly in my office. I like you Stan I think about how valuable life and my families health is everyday, partly because of my job and partly because of what I've seen in life and how quickly things can change. Al's very lucky to have such a dedicated friend like you.

Al, What can I say. Your EGT's are a little high right now back it out and save the engines for another race. I can't wait for you to see us run the NEW MISS GEICO with maybe we'll pop in the t55 - L- 11's....RIGHT UP YOUR ALLY!! and there's a seat in the back for you when your ready.


Be well,

Marc
Turbine Powered
Mis GEICO

Al-

from one cancer survivor to the next: get well buddy!

I met Al in key west a couple years ago. We were having drinks on duval st and talking about toys and boats and cars and cool stuff like that. Al had the new Bentley that he said wasnt fast enough to do what we were talking about... Next thing you know, someone had delivered his blue benz 65 that would...

hahahha!!!! great times!:cool-smiley-027:

Great News , Good Luck Al


Mike

Get well, buddy!!!!! :) :)

We all are rooting for you to get better!

Chris

About 25 years ago, I was officiating the 'Cougar Cub' World Championships in Key West. We were all there for the Worlds, with all the 3 and 4 engine boats. On the off day, we held the Cub championship. Most all the teams had one painted up just like the big boat. Toward the end of the day, someone brought us a box of chicken and some beer. We put it on the hood of the nearest car, and continued to watch the heat races. Up comes Al, and says "What the f**k is that KFC doing on the hood of my car??????? He swooped it off with one hand, jumped in his Agusta Bell 109 chooper, flew to Miami, and brought back a chopper load of Popeye's for everyone.

I didn't know he was ill. He is one hell of a guy, and I wish him the very best.

Hey Stan, How about the time we where on the top of the Pier House and our late friend Bill Sirois saw what he thought to be a ***** fish and somehow we all ended up falling in (or shall I say pushed in) the water from 4 stories up. Please give Big Al all my best.
Jerry Gilbreath

Quality VS Quantity,,, says it all. Such a sweet person and class act, Happy Birthday, Thanks for setting the bar!
KFP

Get well, BIG Daddy !!!!!