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Gary Carroll
June 23, 2020
I'm saddened to hear about his passing. My condoloences to the family. He was a wonderful gentleman. What we had most in common was our mustangs. His red mustang convertible in the museum and my red mustang were production running mates in that first year, 64 1/2 mustang convertibles. He was a perfect host whenever I visited the museum. May he RIP.
S R
May 31, 2020
My condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. (Isa 61:1.)
May 27, 2020
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family for their loss of a talented man, who will be remembered for his contribution to the auto industry's history. May you find comfort and strength in God during this time of sorrow.
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Roy
May 4, 2020
We appreciate u sharing your design talent. May your family be encouraged and comforted because of the great loss.
Michael Crismani
May 5, 2020
Sincerest Condolences to the Halderman Family , What a fantastic contribution to the Automotive World the Ford Mustang has made, it was always my favourite design. A life worth Living is a life well lived, that design makes it worth living for. Kind Regards and RIP
Ford Cobra II 1976
AG
May 4, 2020
Love those Mustangs...
Lee
May 4, 2020
Our condolences go out to the family of Gale.
He will be missed by many.
May 4, 2020
My condolences to the family of Gale Halderman, I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with all of you to help you through your grief.
Helen Lake
May 4, 2020
In 2018, I was new to the Mustang Club and hadn't owned my 1997 Mustang Cobra SVT for very long prior to joining. I bought the car as it was an item on my "Bucket List" ( to drive a stick shift proficiently).
Mustang Club members told me about the "pony ride" to Gale Halderman's Museum being a must, so I went so I could continue to improve my standard driving skills and get an education about Mustangs NON-internet.
Boy it was a great day! About 30-40 Mustangs traveling together... and ...Ahh the sound as we went down the road!
At the museum, I met and listened to Gale explain his career, while I was also devouring a few hotdogs smothered in mustard (of course). I took about 200 pictures of the beautiful older Mustangs in the museum, and more of club members polished Mustangs with hoods popped up and on display outside.
Everyone in the club and even Gale and his daughter, treated me like family.
I'm going to polish up my Mustang. She's rio red on the body , with a saddle tan convertible top... and take another pony ride soon to Gale's Museum.
When I get there, I'll grin from ear to ear as I pop up the hood, rev the engine, look up at the sky ,and thank Gale one more time for not only designing the Mustang, but for helping me with my bucketlist, and inspiring "pony rides" everywhere.
My heartfelt condolences to the Halderman family. Mr. Gale Halderman was a wonderful man.
May 3, 2020
My condolences to the family
I can really appreciate the design of the Mustang It was a great design. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family
Ray Williams
May 3, 2020
Humility is an honorable quality and one to be highly respected. Now everyone knows of Mr. Halderman's original design of the Ford Mustang, a basic truth that can never be taken away from him. As you remember him with fondness and cherish the love you had for him, let the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds knowing that all of his words and accomplishments are safely stored in God's memory.
Fred Schreel
May 3, 2020
On behalf of the Ohio Region of the AACA as President I was so sorry to hear of your loss, which was everybodies loss too. Gale and his family hosted our club two or three times. He had a gift that made you think you knew him when you met the first time, and when he spoke to your group, everybody listened to him. We will always miss him.
RAYMOND DARREN FORD II
May 3, 2020
I , HAD A CHANCE TO MEET GALE IN PERSON ...... THEY , SHOWED ME IN THE MUSEUM A PICTURE OF A FORD MUSTANG THAT MY STEP GRANDFATHER HAD WHEN , HE WAS CHILD ....... ADDIO TO YOU !!!!!!!! SIR MATTHEW 26:12-26:75 ...... JOHN 2:07-2:25-3:16 ???????? HOSEA 3:02 ........ PROVERBS 4:10 ........ & PETER 22:03:22 ............
Ann Stokman
May 3, 2020
Sorry to hear of the loss.
Chuck G
May 2, 2020
Thank you Gale, the Mustang was an eye opening one of a kind automobile. We've had 11 Mustangs in our family over the years and loved every one of them. I will never forget when my Dad brought home his 1965 GT Fastback, what a car! That was the beginning of it all.
Your genius in designing such an incredible car will never be forgotten, nor will you
God Bless you Sir,
A Big Fan
AG
May 2, 2020
I have owned three Ford Mustangs over the past 38 years. Love them all!
Amy Speer
May 1, 2020
A legend who produced a legend of a car. Blessed to have met him and to have discussed the iconic Mustang.
Carol Certain
May 1, 2020
Gale was my cousin. Our mothers were first cousins and so were our dads. He was so helpful to me in planning the 100th anniversary of the Eidemiller family reunion in 2012 in Tipp City. He even attended several of our family reunions of the three Kester reunions.What a very special man , especially I admired him humility. My sincere condolences to his family . We all will miss him. Rest In Peace , Gale
Carol Kester Certain
BRY
May 1, 2020
Deepest condolences to the Halderman Family, My very first car at the age of 18 was a Ford Mustang for $5,000. May the God of Tender Mercies comfort your grieving hearts with tender care and loving kindness as you cope In His strength as each difficult day passes by.
JACKSON ROBERT PASTRNAK I
May 1, 2020
FAREWELL , TO A LONG-TIME CLASSIC LEGENDARY CAR SHOW BROTHER !!!!!!!! HOSEA 3:02 ........ PROVERBS 4:17 ....... MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!!!!! JOHN 2:07-2:25-3:16 ????????? & PSALMS 35:01-35:28 ..........
Dano
May 1, 2020
Coolest car ever- my older brothers had one in the 70s. They would pick me to and from school- such a good automobile. Im getting one when I retire soon. RIP Mr. Mustang
Dano
May 1, 2020
My older brothers had a 65 Mustang- loved that car-they would pick me up from school. I want one when I retire in a few years. RIP brilliant gentleman.
Lynda Lung
May 1, 2020
Gale,Thank You for a iconic car
Kathi / Jerry Mowery
April 30, 2020
Our Mustang world will miss Gale. We have enjoyed meeting him at events over the last few years, and will continue to cruise our 1965 Mustang in his honor. Condolences to Gale's family and friends, may God bless you and ease your grief. Mustang Owner's Museum Charter Members #188
April 30, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. At this difficult time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you.
April 30, 2020
My condolences to Gale's family. He densigned such a beautiful car. How very talented he was. May God comfort you all at this difficult time.
Richard
April 30, 2020
I knew Gale well having worked closely with him on several vehicle programs in the early-mid 1990 s I was in product development management and had approval responsibility for design on car lines lines for which I was program manager. Gale was a pleasure to work with always ready to explain why his proposals fit best within the constraints of cost,feasibility and timing. Wish I would have been able to have a beer and talk about the old days with him. Richard Landgraff
EDWARD DAVID CULLEN
April 30, 2020
FAREWELL , TO A LEGENDARY CAR FATHER FIGURE CAR SHOW STOPPER !!!!!!!!!!!! PROVERBS 4:10 .......... MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!!!!! HOSEA 3:02 ........ JOHN 2:07-2:25-3:16 ???????????? JAMES 2:15 ......... MATTHEW 26:12-26:75 ......... & PETER 22:03:22 ............
Tom Wilburn
April 30, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting Gale, his daughter and granddaughter last October at his museum. It was a wonderful experience and they were excellent hosts.
Godspeed Gale
April 30, 2020
Our condolences to the family. Gale designed a cultural icon in the Ford Mustang...mind-blowing. It became the dream car of the ages, and still is today. A song from the 1960s, "Mustang Sally" still makes me turn the stereo all the way up. If you don't know the car, you must study up and find out all you can about it. I'm sorry that we never knew the man who designed it, and now I will set forth to find out what we must know about Gale Halderman. May he rest in peace, and may God comfort each of you.
April 30, 2020
Didn't know you but the mustang is a remarkable car. I had a fortieth anniversary edition a 2004, rest in peace tommy foshay
April 30, 2020
My deepest sympathy. Gale was a fine man. We had a great conversation at the mustang anniversary show in Tipp City Park. -Cynthia Ressler Keefer
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