Thomas Purcell McNair Jr.

He was so kind as to send a beautiful letter and picture when I was just a little girl......so sorry to see he has passed.

Recently I was reviewing past Arabian Horse videos and discovered an informal interview with Tom McNair at the Egyptian Event (year unknown, probably late 1990's). It is downloaded on DVD. If you wish a copy, contact the Zimmermans, Donna/Mike at [email protected]. I thought the video tape was gone, it was a real find.

Best regards,

Donna and Mike Zimmerman

I was lucky enough to have Tom introduced in my kids life.. They knew him as Poppa Tom and the youngest was named after him.. We just received word of his passing and want you to know how sorry we are and will miss him.. He was an awesome man and will not be forgotten...
Jodi,Jamie and Kevin Thomas Gearlds
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I was lucky enough to spend a number of days on Mr. McNair's ranch a few years back with my great friend Clarke (Tom's nephew). Tom was the consummate gentleman and host, and I was very honored to spend some time with him at his place.
A more true horseman could not be found anywhere - John Wayne would be envious. Tom took us on a few rides and I'll never forget the experience.
My prayers go out to Tom and his family.

To all of Toms family,especially Maggi and Ben.I send my heartfelt condolences to you during this hard time and hope your many friends see you through this rough sea back into calmer waters.May Tom truly rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tom was a great horseman and an even greater human. He taught all of us so much about the Arabian horse which now helps us who own these magnificent creatures to be better caretakers and better communicators. My wife and I are so fortunate to have known him and to have learned from him.

I was a young kid with big dreams and a small pocketbook when I first met Tom McNair. I came to Gleannlock Farms at his invitation, meager savings in hand, determined to breed my mare to a Gleannlock stallion. Tom spent most of the afternoon graciously showing me all the stallions and most of the mares on the farm. When I left for home that evening I felt like I had been Queen for the Day!!! The result of that breeding long ago still resides on my farm along with 25 other, mostly...

To Tom's loved ones, but especially Sylvia, Dan, Maggi, Ben, & Rita
I'm sorry I wasn't there...Linda sent me the news. So living in this world knowing your dad (Tom) is not on this side, is a brand new concept to my mind. I can hardly see to write. He was something else. I loved him.
I've never worked for anyone before, or since, who had my complete devotion, commanded all my respect, magnetically drew me to him while striking terror into my heart all at the same time! ...