HORBA is very sorry to have to report the death of one of our Board members......John Crouse.
He was 79 years old and died of an injury from a fall at home.
Burial was private.
He was a true pioneer of offshore.....may he rest in peace.
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04-15-2010 06:12 PMLight travels faster than sound....that is why some people appear bright until we hear them speak!!
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04-15-2010 06:18 PM
So sad. I had the opportunity to do some business with him years back. What an interesting man. He sure was a character.
I was really looking forward to his sequel to Searace.
May he rest in peace.
Kurt
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04-15-2010 06:20 PM
Wow, very sorry to hear this.
My condolences to his friends and family, and everyone that has worked with him in the offshore community.
I have his book, and when I first got it I was overwhelmed by the information he had documented.
This is a loss to the offshore community.
Godspeed.Last edited by Buoy; 04-16-2010 at 12:47 PM.
"Keep the bottle on the bar Ira, I won't be long".
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04-15-2010 06:22 PM
Sad news indeed, he was the connection to racing for a whole generation of fans, including me ! RIP
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04-15-2010 06:22 PM
OMG...so sorry to hear about his passing. I was looking forward to his long awaited update to his "Searace" book. Well, now Don has some great company - godspeed!
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04-15-2010 06:33 PM
Sorry to hear this Charlie. RIP. My condolences.
Life is: what happens... when you plan something else.
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04-15-2010 06:41 PM
A unique guy who had the gift of writing - I often spoke to him at various races years ago - He would always tell such wonderful stories of what happened at races - Rest in peace John !
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04-15-2010 06:46 PMMy copy of SEARACE sits on my desk.
The sport has lost an icon.
Rest in peace John.
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04-15-2010 06:49 PM
Wow he was like a fixture to the sport, God speed RIP.
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04-15-2010 06:51 PM
RIP
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04-15-2010 06:52 PM
RIP Mr Crouse your long conversations were very much appreciated!!!!!
God forgives.....The 1% doesn't!!!!!!
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04-15-2010 06:56 PM
very sad indeed, Rest In Peace....
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04-15-2010 07:55 PM
Great loss and a great writer!
Powerboat mag was never the same without him!
RIP.
pp and fam.
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04-15-2010 08:27 PMSorry to hear that Charlie. May he rest in peace. I know you spent a lot of time with him. Thank you from us all. It's tough to lose a friend.
Thank you for letting us know.Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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04-15-2010 08:46 PM
My condolences.
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04-15-2010 08:53 PM
Very sad. He was a unique person and his stories were priceless.
RIP John..............God Speed
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04-15-2010 09:22 PMI bought a copy of Searace and he sent it the same week. From his writing it seemed he was in the "thick of it" when legends were being made. That book along with Blue Thunder sit on my desk as I type.
Did he ever finish the sequel to Searace?
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04-15-2010 09:23 PM
I talked to him after a few drivers meetings , what a character is right. RIP
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04-15-2010 10:02 PMI agree, "Powerboat" magazine wasn't nearly as interesting after John left. His column would give you a clear impression of what went on at the previous month's races. He really could "paint a picture" with his words. I have a signed copy of "Searace" that now seems a bit more special.
RIP.
Tom Caruso
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