Chris (chevy) informed me this morning of the sad news that James Dawson passed away in his arms. I'm sure Chris would forgive me for not being able to pass on all the details correctly as I was and still am, in total shock. James and Chris were talking about his Chevy being back on e bay when he passed away. He couldn't have passed in a better way, in the arms of his father. Who could love you more than your mother and father? They were Talking about his other love, cars and knowing that all of us in this family...the AHRA, were thinking of him and toasting him at the NATS where we all missed James and Chris and everything they bring with them to our little family.
Remember how proud we all were that James won a NASC trophy at our show 2 years ago with his ' Chuvvit' on L plates as a young teenager. How he was so excited about getting a job working with classic cars and the like. How enthusiastic he was building his own cars and living the life of a true hot rodder.
We have not just lost a member of our club. We have lost a member of our family, a son of the hot rod community.
Chris, you know we love you and we love James. Our thoughts are with you and your family and we will always share our memories of James and keep him alive in our hearts and James will always be a member of our little club. If you need anything I'm sure I can speak for all in the club...you can be sure we will all be here for anything you need.
The AHRA will be participating in James' funeral. Details will be posted on here and by phone and at the meeting on Wednesday.
