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Tony Ahrens
September 17, 2012
Uncle David was my Fathers Co/driver in the 1953 Sebring race and best man at his wedding. They worked together at JS Inskip in the early years He was one of my Father Frank Ahrens best friends!! Tony Ahrens Melbourne Florida [email protected]
madeleine middlemark
April 24, 2006
My memories of David Ash over the years will be forever inscribed in my Heart. I knew David Ash since 1957 when I worked for him at J.S.Inskip. He has been a true friend of our family . and I'm glad that we remained friends over the 49 years that I knew him. I truely lost one of my very best friends. Madeleine
Gordon Whitby
April 2, 2006
David will be truly missed in the automotive world. I had the honor of working with him at the Bonneville Salt Flats back in the 1950s. My condolences to the family.
Edward Levy
March 25, 2006
I have thought about David over the years many times.
I met David at J.S.Inskip when I was 21 years old and in the market to buy a brand new 1961 Austin Healey 3000. Well he got me one,and besides my being elated about my first automobile purchase I was in awe of David Ash,especially when he told me about his history with MG.
David presented me with the book "Maintaining The Breed" all about the early MGs and such,he even signed the book for me.
He was such a distinguished gentleman,I am so happy that he sold me my first car.
may God Bless David and the Family
Edward J Levy
Campbell Levy Designs,LLC
Denver, Colorado 303-762-7936
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Robin Ash
February 17, 2006
Dear Family and Friends,
The Ash family wants to extend our heartfelt thanks for sharing your kind wishes and fond remembrances of Dad. Your thoughts have comforted us through this very challenging time.
We planned a memorial service for dad this past Sunday, February 12. However, the “Blizzard of ‘06” snowed out the service and reception. Life with dad was always exciting. A record breaking North East storm certianly qualifies.
We have reschedule for April 30. We looking forward to seeing many of you and sharing remembrances of dad. You can contact 617.308.6441 or [email protected] for more information.
Our Sincerest Thanks,
The Ash Family
George W. Henderson
February 10, 2006
We have lost one of the great pioneers of this sport. David was always so very positive about the club he gave so much to for so many years. I enjoyed and will miss conversations with him and the family. New York Region is all the poorer with his passing.
God Speed Mr. Ash.
Ronald Eaton
February 9, 2006
It was may great honor and pleasure to meet David through his association with my son Michael. I am saddened at his passing and regretful at not knowing him sooner. A real genteman!
Tom Burnside
February 9, 2006
Where do you start? “From out of yesterday…” Let’s see Thompson, Beverley, Sebring, West Hampton, Madison Avenue Chowder Club, the MG Car Club, as well as all those other places where we banged shoulders. In my photographing the emergence of East Coast sports car racing scene in the 50s there were lots of characters that came and went but my memories of Dave Ash have stuck tight through the years. “Mr. MG”, yes Dave you were aptly nicknamed. For those of us who knew and remember you, a soft-spoken very neat guy who also drove like the wind and enjoyed life, you’ll always be there with us. Dave, thanks for sharing time with all of us…
C. O'Connors
February 8, 2006
A sad day for all motoring enthusiasts. The thoughts and prayers of all of us are with the friends and family of David Ash.
Bob Vitrikas
February 7, 2006
Dave made our MG world a more interesting place, allowing us to enjoy amazing adventures thru his eyes and thru his words. His zest for life touched many hearts and sparked the imagination of enthusiasts around the world. Rest in peace, Dave. You did well!
W.David Houser
February 7, 2006
A sorry day for the MG World, indeed.
The Suncoast Classic MG Car Club offers its condolences to David's Family and Friends.
Michael T Lynch
February 7, 2006
Condolences to the Ash Family. In the days when almost everyone involved in sports car racing had an MG at one time or another, his great performances touched us all. Thanks, David, for your contributions to the sport we loved so long ago.
James Eaton
February 6, 2006
My prayers are with David's family and friends. Though I only met David in his later years through one of his race cars, he remained an enthuist, living life in the "Safety-fast" lane.
Mark Henderson
February 6, 2006
To the family of David Ash, I had met Mr. David Ash through my father, Gene Henderson (rallist extraorinaire, Owner Competition Ltd., who also passed recently on 4-6-' 05 at the age of 79) I remember Mr. Ash as the one who wanted to change the rallye venue from SCCA to NARA (North American Rallye Association). Many Pro rallist went along with this and in 1976 the P.O.R. really didn't happen, but an alternative event put on by "NARA"-The Marquette 1,000 was put on instead which was won by Gene along with his navigator, Ken Pogue in a American Motors Jeep CJ-7. NARA didn't survive the year but a lot of patches on jackets probably still do. I was only 21 when I met him and knew of him for a little while. My dad was his friend in rallying. Do you know if your father/relative know of my father's passing in April. I tried for 6 months after to get as many people from the 60's to the year 2000 to attend a memorial party that was held hear in Dearborn at the Dearborn Inn on Oct. 1st 2005. We ended up with an attendance of about 155 and there was about 50+ persons who had let me know that they could not attend. I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. Both of our father's had much to do with the Pro Rallye scene of the time. They both made many contributions to the current day pro ralling. My brother was also very active in pro rallye at the time and knew your Father. His name is Garry Henderson and is 1 and 1/2 years my senior. My mother still survives and I let her know of your father's passing. Mark Henderson
Loyal Truesdale
February 6, 2006
He got the Checkered Flag ahead of us.
Ed Leavens
February 6, 2006
Although, I hadn't seen or spoken to Dave in many years, I well remember his outstanding sportsmanship at Sebring. He was always ready to help us with his valuable advice. This was in spite of us, in a sense, being competitors.
Jim Walker
February 6, 2006
I send my sincere sympathies to the family. David made a huge contribution to the sport of performance rallying in the 1970s. His efforts helped to put on events with good publicity and more sponsorship. He was a true professional who love autosports.
Stan Hallock
February 6, 2006
Thank you Mr. Ash for all that you did for us.....the MG people of the world, the SCCA and all else too. I am happy to learn of his Sebring/MG connection. Eye had a 1967 MGB-GT Special in competition on track at the Sebring 50th year Anniversary 12 Hour weekend. Eye was proud to preserve the MG presence there, knowing what had been done before but now I know a pioneer. Safety Fast!
Tim Coyne
February 6, 2006
On behalf of the Board/Staff and members of the North American MGA Register, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Ash family and extended family.
David, (Mr. MG) earned the respect and admiration of generations of MG enthusiasts that followed him. He was someone we all looked up to...what a gentleman and inspiration.
Safety Fast David!
With Warmest Regards
Tim Coyne
Chairman, NAMGAR
sandy bates
February 6, 2006
On behalf of the MGCCToronto, may I offer our deepest sympathies on your loss. The MG community at large will miss David.
Scott Brown
February 5, 2006
To all that knew David, god bless. We will do our best to carry the MGA torch. Love to all.
Tony Giordano
February 5, 2006
I offer my deepest sympathy to the Ash family and friends. I knew David a short while from last year when we invited him for a tribute to him and his racing carreer, at The Lime Rock Race Track, October 2005. We missed him dearly when he could not attend the event for health reasons. We honored him just the same, and lifted our glasses to his many accomplishments and memory.
Warmest Personal Regards,
Tony Giordano
Brits of the Hudson, Ltd
Vintage Sports Car Club of America
Gus Ehrman
February 5, 2006
David will be missed by the Sports Car world, his friends and associates. My condolences to the Ash family. Gus O. Ehrman
David driving the Sebring MGA from 1957, reunited after the car was restored in 2004. He and his 57 Co-Driver Gus Ehrmann drove the car at Watkins Glen 50th Anniversary. Truly a day to remember.
February 5, 2006
Kevin Richards
February 5, 2006
David is going to be missed.
He lived life as he drove MG's....with "verve".
He taught this 'youngin about the "old school".
Truly a man of class who will not soon be forgotten.
E. Dean Butler
February 5, 2006
David, you did a lot to put MG's "on the map." Thanks for all you you accomplished with my favorite make of sports car.
Michael Eaton
February 5, 2006
We truely cherish the times spent with David reliving his great sports car feats. It was always a pleasure and priviledge to spend time in his company. He will be sorely missed, but his memory never forgotten. Our deepest sympathies to the Ash family and extended family during this period.
With kind regards, the Eatons
Chris Meyers
February 5, 2006
Our deepest sympathies to the Ash family for your loss. David's memory lives on in many meaningful ways.
Chris Meyers, on behalf of MG Vintage Racers' Newsletter
Marshall Ash
February 5, 2006
Uncle David, I'll never forget all the nice things you did for me. I still treasure the picture from your show at the Museum of Modern Art that you gave me. Goodbye with love.
Alan Feller
February 5, 2006
I want to wish the Ash Family all the best during this difficult time.
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