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Old 09-27-2008, 11:13 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default My friend died today..

Yep, We lost Paul Newman yesterday, he was a friend that supported our off road adventures from the HAAS racing team, bummer, this was the mans man...married something like 50 years, great person.

RIP Paul!!

Acting legend Paul Newman dies - Movies - MSNBC.com
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Old 09-27-2008, 11:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
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i was shocked when i saw that too. RIP
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Old 09-29-2008, 07:56 AM   #3 (permalink)
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yes, so sad. i loved that man. such a great humanitarian. i'm sure his family will continue in that role.

may he rest in peace...
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Old 09-29-2008, 12:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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There is a huge hole left by his departure. He was one of the good ones.
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Sad day to lose Paul... Aren't too many of the "good guys" left out there... I mean in the world of Celebrity!
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Old 09-29-2008, 04:07 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Not only a great person but a true talent. He will be missed. Sue
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