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for Thomas Powell
john brown
May 21, 2011
sorry for your loss seen tom every sat night at the races
May 11, 2011
Our sympathy goes out to the Family of Tom, Thoughts and Prayer's are with you. ('Les Thomas")
May 11, 2011
Sorry for your loss,had many good times with tom even though i think he gave me the move over flag way to much:-) Todd Bissman(byron,il)
Joe & Michelle Pirrello
May 10, 2011
Here's the light to guide u around miss you TP will see you on the other side :(
May 9, 2011
always will remember the sense of humor and all the griefhe even gave the crews ...will definately always be in our prayers all of T.P's family
Robin Snider
Katie Olson
May 9, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to the friends and family that have lost a great person. It's not very often that you find somebody that loves what they do like he did, he's the reason you see many kids as "mini flagmen" in the stands. God Speed and Rest in Peace
Cindy / art Spencer
May 9, 2011
To the powell family. We are saddened by your loss. His style was one of a kind and will be forever in our memories. Prayers are with you always to help you carry on his legacy. We were honored to have known tom and to be there for his last lap at the track and to see him go to his new home with our lord jesus christ.
May 9, 2011
TO TOM POWELL FAMILY:
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Dave & Judy Ware
Marty/Maggie Utech
May 9, 2011
Not being a Rockford native like my husband and moving here from central Illinois I quickly learned about the Rockford Speedway history when we started attending race events. Because I'm a people watcher to buy a ticket for me was almost a waste of money. I didn't appreciate the sport for what it is or what it meant to the community. But with each race I attended I was more educated about the track and how it "worked". When someone would say, "Watch the starter." did it mean the green and yellow lights on the track? Was it the announcer? Was it the pace car? It turned out the starter was a person named Tom Powell in the crows nest who let the fans and drivers know what calls were being made by hand signals and waving different flags. As I watched Tom it was obvious he brought a personality and style to the job with the way he presented himself and demonstrated his knowledge of the sport's rules. He took his job seriously and drivers and fans respected that. In my eyes Tom represented the job of starter at the small short track as if he were flagging for the big guys of Nascar! Who wouldn't appreciate that?! He had a winning inclusive smile and people were genuinely proud of him. When he climbed that ladder to his post he brought excitement to the races with his sense of showmanship, the way he carried himself, wore his uniform and communicated with fans and drivers with hands, body and flags! The Rockford Speedway was blessed to have someone like Tom Powell who enhanced the image of the track by who he was and how he chose to give it his all! Rest in peace Tom Powell. The Speedway is not the same with you gone.
tina vasseur-stine
May 8, 2011
rhonda and family, so sorry for your loss
DEBBIE MAYBEE/ OLSEN
May 8, 2011
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO TOM'S WIFE, CHILDREN & OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS & FRIENDS FOR THE LOSS OF TOM. I'VE KNOWN HIM, SINCE MIDDLE SCHOOL, THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL (GUILFORD). I LOST TOUCH WITH HIM FOR A FEW YEARS, UNTIL I STARTED TO GO BACK TO THE "ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY". WHERE WE RAN INTO EACH OTHER, AGAIN. WE WERE ABLE TO GET CAUGHT UP, AND TALKED ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS, WHEN WE FIRST MET IN SCHOOL. HE WAS VERY TALENTED AT HIS JOB, THAT HE LOVED, VERY MUCH!! YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED "TOM TOM". FROM DEBBIE MAYBEE
daniel caproon
May 8, 2011
so sorry for your tremendous loss, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Chuck Addis
May 8, 2011
To all the family, my heart and prayers go out to all. I was shocked when I heard about TP, we had tons of memories through the years, he will be missed by many.
Matt Heaselden
May 8, 2011
Tom was a super cool guy .. Even though I have not talked to him in twenty plus years, for some reason I was trying to look up him and Dan on Facebook fri..
Sara Revell Bell
May 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I'm sorry for your loss.
Renee Fredrickson
May 7, 2011
He will so missed so terribly much for so terribly long. So many events will not be the same! His influence, style, showmanship and knowledge was so evident and anticipated..
Hopefully knowing how many people loved and will miss "TP" and the fact of all the lives he has positively touched, gives you some peace.
Kathy Breese
May 7, 2011
So sorry to hear about TP. He will be truley missed by those of us who knew him.To Kris and family,God bless you,
Mitch and Karen Moon
May 7, 2011
Kris, Amanda, and Logan,
We are so sorry to hear about Tom/your dad. We love you lots and we are praying for you during this difficult time. Hugs to all of you.
Vicki Schmitt
May 7, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for comfort for the whole family
Jim & Lynn Hedlund
May 7, 2011
Kris - Amanda - Logan, Don & Karen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in life. John & Sue McKarns are up there looking for a flagman.He will be met by a big crowd of friends.Lot of good memories and storys about Tom will be shared. Sorry we can't attend.
Diana Hart - Slager
May 7, 2011
I grew up watching Tom wave that flag I know he will be greatly missed. Powell family you are in our thoughts and prayers
Teresa & Jacob Sigala/Powell
May 7, 2011
To all of the Powell family, I am truly so very sorry for your loss of Tom. He was a man that many of us will miss. I will always hold him in my thoughts and heart. It was an honor knowing him as both a brother as well as a friend. ~Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, Teresa Sigala and Jacob Powell. God Bless.
Stewart Doty
May 7, 2011
Racing Promotion Monthly extends condolences to the Powell family.
Jeani & Ryan
May 7, 2011
We never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to be in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Kris, Amanda & Logan...May God give you peace & strength during this most difficult time, as you remember all the good times with Tom. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Our heart felt sympathies to all the Powell family. God bless you all. ?
Chad & Bridget Smith
May 7, 2011
Our thoughts are with your family for love, happiness, and peace....keep waving those flags!!!!!
Chad & Bridget Smith
May 7, 2011
You will deeply be missed
Till we meet again.
Billy Berkheimer
May 7, 2011
Kim & Winston Hines
May 7, 2011
To The Busekros Family: It has been a long time but we always enjoyed watching racing while Tom flagged at Rockford Speedway. Remember one re-start many years ago when he got onto the track and was "stopping cars" with his foot - that shows a lot of respect for him! He definitely has his own style. So very, very sorry for your loss.
Billy Berkheimer
May 7, 2011
Kris, my thought's and prayer's are with you and your family with the loss of Tom. I was home visiting at Easter, and had the pleasure of spending some time with Tom at the speedway.God Bless
Kristine Smirz
May 7, 2011
Kris and family I am so sorry for your loss, If you need anything please let me know. Remembering the good times helps alot,My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ashley chessher
May 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this time. We love you!
Christine Bishofberger
May 7, 2011
Short track racing will never be the same without TP. I was honored to have spent 3 seasons working with Tom. I will never forget him or his rolled up shirt sleeves....
We are in mourning with the Powell family.
Lori Wirstrom
May 7, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Traci Rehberg
May 7, 2011
Tom as you walk through the doors of heaven there will be alot of drivers there waiting for you to flag their races,but know here on earth no one can EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE. You ARE OUR #1 flag MAN ALWAYS. <3 R.I.P.TOM..... <3
Mark,Evelyn Houseweart
May 7, 2011
So sorry to hear about your loss. May god be with you and your family.
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