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for Albert Poneleit
Gene-Jean-JW Albritton
August 7, 2023
We will never forget Hap & To those who remember Kenny, Larry, Dinnes, Gene (Jean) & all others that knew A GREAT man. Puts a tear in my eyes.
Robert h Blakely
August 8, 2022
Hap was a great guy ,He gave me a job right after I got out of the Navy .I think of him often.
Mr.JEAN W ALBRITTON (Gene) (JW)
August 8, 2022
I LOVED Hap like a father I meat him in 1949 & Kenny Clark At Pucketts Harley-Davidson
September 9, 2010
Our Condolences to the Family... May God Bless!
Ron & Shirley Poneleit Moline, Illinois
Charles Poneleit
September 9, 2010
You have my Condolences.
My God bless you
Charles Frederick Poneleit
Steve and Gloria Morrison
September 1, 2010
Have known Hap for many years and he was always the gentleman and friend. He will be missed greatly.
Marcus RICKETTS
August 22, 2010
Hap the man with the big heart.You will be missed by all.The memories I have of you are inbedded in my heart forever when things were tough you always had the right thing to say.The last time we talked was very special to me,please give Juanita a hug for me.The fun times we had play racing in the parking lot or drag racing down 17th street are memories that we will save forever.To the haps family,I will love you guys forever.
clem brown
August 20, 2010
I've met him my freinds has visited the store good with no bad intents plus delievered parts to you from NAPA GPC 'names Clem my comforts to those at this time!
August 20, 2010
Hap was like a second Father and a great friend at times in my life he will be missed by many Old racer Gene (Jw) Albritton
August 19, 2010
Joe and Rosalie Mc Cord, Covington, Ga formerly from Venice, Fl
Our condolences are with the family. God Bless
Darlette Philpott- Mathis
August 19, 2010
To Hap Poneleit Family
Just a few memories to help put a smile on your face in the time of saddness. Hap and my father J R "jimmy" Philpott were close friends. He was part of the Sandslingers and to this day I remember, My Mother and daddy attending the Halloween Partie every year. Until my father's untimely death in 76'. I was young but was waiting for my turn to attend too. which of course never happen. But the memories are still tucked away. I am sure you will never know how many people your Dad Father Grandfather Great Grand Father and most of all friends to all he has touched. I hope there a motorcycle for him in Heaven
Larry & Cathie Alexander
August 18, 2010
Hap was a man with a big heart. He treated all the people that work for him as family. Larry and I have know Hap for 40 years. Bunny was like a mother to me and Hap treated us like we were as part of the family. We will realy miss seeing him and talking to him when we come down. We had a lot of fun with Hap and Bunny at the Sandslinger runs and meeting and other events we went to with them. Are thoughts and prayers are with the Family.
August 18, 2010
There will be a large hole in the motorcycle industry left by the passing of Hap. He was a truely one of a kind supporter who always did what was best for his customers and the motorcycle industry as a whole. A true motorcycle icon has left us for the great motorcycle garage in the sky. God Speed Hap.
Larry Soper
American Honda Motor Company (retired)
Elizabeth Dane
August 17, 2010
We moved to Sarasota almost nine years ago, and, after convincing my husband he really didn't want a Harley, we wandered over to Hap's. Well, of course, we were treated like royalty by Hap and his staff and we got our Shadow. But I will never forget Hap telling my husband he couldn't take it out of the shop until he (Hap) was convinced that my husband could handle the bike...he (Hap) took him out into the parking lot and grilled and tested him. From that day on, we knew that we had "wandered" to the right place. We will never forget Hap, and we send our thoughts and prayers to his family and to those who were privileged to have known him better than we. May his legacy live on, may he rest in peace, and may all who knew him "ride on"!
Tammy Schmucker-Hughes
August 17, 2010
Hap was a great man. Everytime I went into Haps he knew who I was he would say hello there Schmucker. He was as sharp as a tack. My Uncle works at Haps, my brother and my sister also worked at Haps. My Father always rode motorcycles from Haps and so I grew up riding motorcycles from Haps also. I would not change that experience for the world. I loved to see Hap riding his 3-wheeler around town with the walker on back it made me smile. Ride on Hap and please say hello to my dad for me.
August 16, 2010
To Hap's Family
As you know, Hap was more than our dealer, he was a great partner and friend. His love for the sport and his customers was second only to his family.
I learned more from Hap about the business than any other person in my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Wright
American Honda Motor Co.
Taylor & Carey Musburger
August 16, 2010
Our sincerest condolences. Hap was an icon.
"Grandpa" & Lynda Stewart
August 16, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Hap, his famiy and business are well respected and will continue to be held dear to us. Hap will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.
Kenny Stewart
August 16, 2010
Hap was truely "one of a kind". I am a better individual for having met Hap. He was all about fairness, honesty, and treating others as he would want them to treat him. Hap, you will be missed but your legacy will live on with your business and your wonderful family.
Alisa Vizcarra
August 16, 2010
My sincere condolences to Hap's entire family and friends. I know that Hap is missed not only by his family, but the entire community for being known as such a wonderful, giving, and caring man. I am blessed to have known him and his family. May he continue to ride with all the family and friends we have lost over the years.
God Bless!!!
Shorti xoxo
Dit Albritton
August 16, 2010
Dear Alice, David and Family...
Donald and I have you all in our hearts and our prayers...
The family is wonderful and very strong because of his loving influence...keep it going.
Love, Don and Dit
August 15, 2010
Hap,I didn't talk to you that much,but I remember coming to your shop one time. Getting some advice from you before my first and only race at Daytona Motor Speedway GP motorcycle race,and it was well worth it.I know you are in a better place now.May God Bless
Jerry Meeks,Bradenton,Fl
robert pagan
August 15, 2010
The first time I met Hap was about 3 years ago, give or take a little. I was in the shop to by a bike. As we sat down to talk about it, he said, "Son, you look tired". Not wanting to talk much about it I just said, " Yeah, I don't sleep very well sometimes". He looked me right in the eyes for a full minute, and said, " There's only a few reasons why a man shouldn't sleep right. One is something he's done. The other is something he's gonna do. You can't do much about the past. So just let it go. The future will work itself out". I just sat there amazed. It was like he knew exactly why I don't sleep well. It wasn't till just recently I found out that he was a decorated combat veteran. You did know, Hap. You've been there...and back. I think about those words around 4am when I'm up watching tv. Then I go to bed. He helped me so much, and he didn't even know it. Thank you Hap. You'll be missed. My deepest sympathies to the whole Poneleit family.
Patrick Arthur
August 15, 2010
Hap was always very good to me as a customer.He financed many motorcycles and atvs for me over the years.Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Pat Arthur
August 15, 2010
To the entire Poneleit family, We are so sorry for your loss and only wish God walks with you and teaches you to smile again because Hap
was not only a great man he was a great American.
The Downs Brothers
Mike & Chuck
George Chrome Buchanan
August 15, 2010
I came to Sarasota in mid 60s from Calif out of the USAF. I rode HDs, BMW, Hondas. Hap's was the only dealer I bought a bike from. "Big Daddy" watched me go from 1%er to Christian biker. Once when I was with my kids, they were about 12 or so, he took us in the office and told them about me. Hap never forgot your name. He was "Big Daddy" and yes I Ride. Blessings on all he touched and on his family, "Chrome"
Martin Schall
August 15, 2010
Hap has always remembered my children and they and myself will always remember him. He is only going somewhere we havn't been yet and he will be waiting for us when we get there. May he say hello to all our friends and family from our past and enjoy being an angel. Martin, Spencer, Steven and Matthew Schall.
Frank Lynch and Joan Peters
August 15, 2010
Our deepest sympathies go out to the whole Poneleit Family,the many employees past and present and to all who knew Hap,for we have lost a Great Man. He had a way of making complete strangers feel like his friend and he was the undoubtedly the greatest optimist I've ever encountered. Ride On Hap.
Nancy Hoigne
August 15, 2010
Your love of country, family & fellow man was surpassed by none. In the sunset of our lives, you turned my tears of grief into tears of joy. I've cherished every moment of life's ride with you. Where pain & sorrow fill my heart today, tomorrow there will be wonderful memories.Your loving Nancy
Glaser Mick&Linda
August 15, 2010
To the family of Hap Poneleit , We are so sorry about your loss. Mick and I will always have fond memories of Hap.
He was generous and always friendly.
Gina Albritton
August 15, 2010
To Hap's Family
There is so much to say about this man that I am sure you know what a icon great father and a great grandfather he was.Me and my family has know Hap for 40 + years I remember to this day the riding track he made behind the business and the money and time he put into letting all the kids race for him. He was a man that you could always go to to find out answers no matter how busy he was and he was always busy took time to not only answer the question for you but show you how to get that answer and fix the problem. This is a man that started out with not a lot but built it up to be the best Honda place in Sarasota but Hap was still Hap always on the gold wing motorcycle and always a smile for anyone that came to the shop. This was and always will be a great man i know you are up there with my family and with Bunny smiling down and watching out for us all like you have for so many years. Rest in peace and thank you for being the man you were we will miss you so much Sarasota lost a great icon in you.
God Bless You
Gina Albritton
Roger & Kim Bush
August 15, 2010
Roger and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to the Poneleit family and also Hap's extended family. It speaks volumes when one man's influence can touch so many lives and each of those touched is enriched so greatly. As members of the Sunbeemers Club and customers of Hap's we have been fortunate to have known him and will never forget him. Ride on ...
Gina Albritton
August 14, 2010
To Hap's Family
There is so much to say about this man that i am sure you know what a icon great father and a great grandfather he was.Me and my family has know Hap for 40 + years i remember to this day the riding track he made behind the business and the money and time he put into letting all the kids race for him. He was a man that you could always go to to find out answers not matter how busy he was and he was always busy took time to not only answer the question for you but show you how to get that answer and fix the problem. This is a man that started out with not a lot but built it up to be the best Honda place in Sarasota but Hap was still Hap always on the gold wing motorcycle and always a smile for anyone that came to the shop. This was and always will be a great man i know you are up there with my family and with Bunny smiling down and watching out for us all like you have for so many years. Rest in peace and thank you for being the man you were we will miss you so much Sarasota lost a great icon in you.
God Bless You
Gina Albritton
Susi Loutherback
August 14, 2010
Thank you for letting me be your daughter-in-law. I will never forget everything you did for me. I remember working at the shop and a customer coming in the door and saying "Mr Hap, I can't make my motorcycle payment this week, I promise I will make it up" and I watched Hap take the money out of his pocket and give it to the customer so he didn't fall behind on his bike payments. I can't tell you how much respect I had for you. You where absolutely the most generous and giving man I have ever met. I love you so much. I'll miss going by the shop to tell you I love you and you telling me all about your awesome grandchildren. I am so happy for you that you got to go home to Bunny. I will miss you and love you forever.
Tom Sprinkle
August 14, 2010
I will always remember Hap as a person who made motorcycling a part of life. I feel lucky to have met him as he was an inspiration to all motorcyclists. Wish all of us could be 10% of what he was for bikers!!!!!!!!!!! We will miss you Hap! Tom Sprinkle
Daniel Best
August 14, 2010
Dear Great Grandpa Hap,
I will miss you dearly. I will miss giving you your Medicine(Hugs). Please watch over me and my Sister Sami. I will always love you and miss you. Thanks to you I do ride motorcycles!
With Love,
10yrs old Daniel (Great Grandson)
August 14, 2010
Dearest Hap. What a blessing to have crossed your path! You are a great inspiration to many people you have touched in your life and afterwards. May you rest in peace (the same way you lived your life), lots of light for your family & beloved Nancy.
Bless your souls
Sandra Mae Roth, Renate & Manfred Brennwald USA & Switzerland
David wallace
August 14, 2010
To The Albertc.Hap a Poneleit Family
My heart goes out to you all.I met Mr Hap
32 years go.He always made you feel so
go to see you.He sold my brother a
motorcycles many years go.my brother
past way in 1991.when my brother pastway
mr hap called me help & ask if there was any thing he could Do for us.that is the kind of a person he was.you Don't find to many people like mr hap.he hade a heart of gold.he touch my heart in so many ways.only God can make a special
person like mr hap.if you all every need any thing there is noing that would not Do for all of you.hear is my eamil
[email protected] if just need to talk.you all made me feel like i was part of the family.i hope that i have touch your heart just like you have touch my heart.from Dave wallace
August 14, 2010
Hap was always great to me as a customer. I bought several Honda's from him personally starting in 1971. I could tell he was crusty with his employees but a lot us old time Sarasota people thought he was great.
I always enjoyed seeing him around town riding he latest Honda or other cool used bike he's taken in.
Motorcycling in Sarasota and Sarasota in general wouldn't be what it is now with out Hap having been part of the picture. He was one of the guys that really left his mark.
My Best to all of you
Marty Bednar
Having Fun
Robert(Sotabob) Kane
August 14, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Family and also the Staff at the dealership who always reflected Hap's wonderful attitude .Just think of all the joy he gave people."You do ride motorcycles don't you"
Always has a smile!
Nicole Lyon
August 14, 2010
"The deep pain that is felt at the death of every friendly soul arises from the feeling that there is in every individual something which is inexpressible, peculiar to him alone, and is, therefore, absolutely and irretrievably lost"-Arthur Schopenhauer
Hap was the most friendly & optimistic soul you could every meet in your life. He was and will always remain a great man. He loved his family & loved his business. Hap, we love you and you will truly be missed. Rest in Peace and enjoy your ride in heaven!
Love, Nicole Lyon
Michael Stephens
August 14, 2010
Hap was a great person who has a loving family and loving friends. He will be missed, however his legacy will live on through his children and his business. Thanks for the support Hap! Ride Red!
Mindy Troglen-Kinsey
August 14, 2010
Yes, we do ride! I think everyone would agree that our town is blessed to have had Hap as our "go to" man for all the fun stuff. Everytime I ride, I recognize the privelage of owning my bike and the wonderful "Hap's" where I bought it. Hap, will you no doubt be missed. May the wind blow through your hair while you ride the trails of Heaven. Rest in peace, God Bless...
Galen Albritton
August 14, 2010
our hearts and prayers go out to hap's family and he was a great man. i know that he meant so much to as young man i worked for Hap and he help learn so much about hard work and life and i always loved hearing stories about when hap was in the army that's the reason i went i went in the army myself and i thank hap for all i learned from hap he will be missed so much and hope to see you again in heaven with all our love Galen and Paula Albritton
M & A Garrott
August 13, 2010
To Hap's Family,
Our prayers go out to you. Hap will be missed greatly. My husband and I send our condolences to his family and friends. It was his encouragement that got me riding on my own two wheels! God Bless!
Mike and Angie Garrott
Art Conforti
August 13, 2010
What a great man and a family. I met Hap when I first moved here pulling in on my Gold Wing Aspencade which was looked after by Hap's. Got to know the family as we grew in town and did business together for over 20 years. What a great life Hap lead and how special to have been able to ride for 87 years. May you rest in peace my friend.
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Cynthia Warner
August 13, 2010
My sincerest sympathy to Hap's entire family. It is my hope that the love you shared will comfort you ahead. I admired Haps strong presence and yet his "gentleman" manner. We are grateful for his service to both our country and community.
Alice Poneleit-Bixler
August 13, 2010
Dad,I am going to miss you so much. I am forever greatful for everything you did for all of us. You were such a very smart and special man and the best Dad any girl could ever have. Thank you for teaching all of us how to ride a motorcycle when we were kids because it is so much fun. I promise we will always wear a helmet like you ask. Thank you for being by my side and convincing the school board it was ok for a girl to ride a motorcycle to school. Speaking of school thank you for always making sure I could not go anywhere until I did my school work and read my books. You were right it did pay off when I got older. Thank you for believing in me and convincing me to go back to schooland get my insurance license so I could help our customers with their motorcycle insurance needs. Thank you for teaching me good values and to believe in people and give everyone a second chance to do right. Thank you for understanding my love for BMX and allowing me time off to be with BMX chldren and watch them excel.
Thank you for all the love you gave all of us.
Dad, you have been the pioneer in our town for the motorcycle business. And you were right this is the best place to live and raise a family. I am really glad that I was born into your family. You have taught us to work hard and love one another. We have always just wanted to make you as proud of us as we are of you.
Your loving daughter
Heidi Sloan
August 13, 2010
Yes- we do ride!
May your family and friends find comfort and peace during this difficult time! A special hug for Lana and her family!
August 13, 2010
All Sarasota bikers will miss 'Hap' as he was the pioneer for motorcyclists in Sarasota. Our hearts go out to his family. we will miss him.
With bOur Prayers, Bill and Pam Peplow
August 13, 2010
Mr. Poneleit was a true southern gentleman; respectful, polite, gracious, and kind.
Hap sold me my first motorcycle at 14. Little did I know years later my Aunt Nancy would become his fiancee. At one of our family gatherings he and Aunt Nancy, who I never thought I would see ride on a motorcycle, showed up his three wheeler. I know he did a lot of talking to make that happen! That day Hap gave me the honor of driving it and giving everyone a ride. It ended up being the highlight of the party.
We were proud to have him in our family and will miss his presence.
God Bless Aunt Nancy and the Poneleit family.
Doug and Sue Wilson and family
August 13, 2010
Our sincerest sympathy to Hap's family and staff. We love you Hap and you will forever be remembered.
Nancy Ihasz and Paul Oefelein
Golden Eagles, Sunbeemers, Women In The Wind, and Cycle Scene Magazine
Amy Oriente (Hancock)
August 13, 2010
My prayers and love to the "Haps" family. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to Mike, Doug and I. The shop and all the people united to ride together brought so much joy to our lives. I could never thank you enough. Rest in peace, ride with joy, say hello to those have passed before us and tell them we will all ride together again in Gods time.
Terry and Sue Longpre
August 13, 2010
Sue and I would like to express our sincere sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Hap.
May you rest in peace my friend, wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Thank you for your service to this great country and being a great friend to the biking community.
You will be sorely missed by all who have met you.
August 13, 2010
The members of South County Road Riders will beeply miss Hap's smile and wit and participation in our Annual Bunny Run.
God Bless,
Richard Dorsey President
Belinda Warf
August 13, 2010
Hap was a legend. He has taught me so much in the time I have been blessed to know him and his family. I will never forget the stories he shared with me about his life and his children. He had so much love and knowledge in his heart. I would not be in the place I am today if Hap had not given me a chance to work at Hap's Cyle Sales. He will forever be imprinted in my heart for the rest of my life. I love you, ride the clouds of heaven. Give Bunny our love. God Bless You....
August 13, 2010
We are honored to have been friends with Hap He will be greatly missed. Hugs to Nancy.
Michalene & James
Wendy "Frog" Hernandez
August 13, 2010
~My heartfelt sympathies go to the family~ Hap, enjoy those winding roads up there forever more.
Cheryl Rice
August 13, 2010
(Uncle) Hap you will be missed. Even though you were not my real Uncle, you knew me even before I was born on this earth. Your family has always been a part of my life. My father and brother have worked for you all these years and we will all miss you terribly. Watch over us and tell Aunt Bunny hello for me.
Ted Sipes
August 13, 2010
The first time I met Hap he acted like I was a long time friend not a first time customer. He instilled respect and integrity to everyone he came in contact with, and the man was and always will be a true legend and the world will miss him
Bike Night back in 2005
Lana Poneleit-Knight
August 13, 2010
2 of Hap's Great Grandchildren at the Memorial Day Parade 2010
Lana Poneleit-Knight
August 13, 2010
Hap & Nancy; Memorial Day Parade 2010
Lana Poneleit-Knight
August 13, 2010
Bobbie & Rick
August 13, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you always
Kellie Dietz
August 13, 2010
RIP "Big Daddy" Thanks for all the life lessons and memories! I will miss you dearly! Give Bunny a hug for me!
Kellie Dietz
August 13, 2010
RIP "Big Daddy", thanks for the memories and lessons. I will miss you dearly! Give Bunny a hug for me!
Donna Smith
August 13, 2010
I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Hap while visiting Alice and it's an afternoon I will never forget. Hap was very gracious and outgoing and made me feel like part of his family. God Bless and my thoughts are prayers go out to his family.
Pete Serra
August 13, 2010
Hap was a great influence on my life. In 1955 (I was 14) I stopped by the shop almost every day to look at the bikes but could not afford to buy one. Hap sold me a 1948 125cc with no money down and a job on saturdays to pay for it.Later on he supplied me with a race bike and his support.I have never forgotten his kindness and still think of him often. THANK YOU HAP I'll see you on the other side. PS,Please have a bike ready for me!!
Bill Still
August 13, 2010
I met Hap when he took me thru his museum upstairs, before I even lived in Sarasota. A great man and a wonderful dealer. I know his family will keep up his legacy in the motorcycle community.
Margie Poneleit
August 13, 2010
Hap, Your love and memories will burn forever in our hearts. You were the nail that held this family together. Thank you for always being there for me and my children. You will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace.
God Bless You !
Arnold Powers
August 13, 2010
I bought a Triumph and sold a Honda to Hap. I will always remember, the chance afternoon I spent with him on the infield at Daytona browsing the pit bikes and watching the Vintage Races. He was a decent and fair man. GOD BLESS HAP.
Nicole Mitchell
August 13, 2010
Hap....we will miss you so much. But we are also thankful that you are finally at peace after fighting with the cancer toward the end. What an amazing legacy you have left behind. God bless your family.
<3 Nicole
David Boyce
August 13, 2010
I met Hap when I was in the 10th grade in high school, he has been a good friend ever since. I am deeply touched at his passing. May GOD BLESS>
Laura Pingol
August 13, 2010
It is with love and sympathy that our family lights this candle to Hap. For the 24 years we have been BMX Bicycle racing, we have had the pleasure of being with Hap from time to time..He will be greatly missed! Ride on Hap..Ride on!
winn peeples
August 13, 2010
A magnificent man, and a true pioneer of so many good deeds. I feel fortunate beyond measure to have been given the gift of his friendship, the benefit of his knowledge, and witness to his zest for friendliness. He touched so many with his kind and friendly manner, and I will always remember him for that. Of all the great things that have been said, and will be said, about Hap Poneleit, the commonalities will always be his kindness, compassion, and fairness... and I like that.
Winn Peeples
Tallahassee, Fl
Lana Poneleit-Knight
August 13, 2010
Grandpa, you are the most amazing man ever. You have taught me so much, you taught me the meaning of family and how to love. I miss you so much already. Please rest in peace and enjoy riding your motorcycle again with grandma. I will see you again one day.
Grandpa, you saying "You do ride a motorcycle, don't you?" will live in my heart forever
I love you!!!
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Author Unknown
Lana
Laura Pingol
August 13, 2010
All my thoughts and love go out to the family.... I have met Hap a few times in our many years of BMX with Alice... great guy! He was a wonderful father. We will miss him very much! Bike On Hap!!!!
shawn poneleit
August 13, 2010
i love you so much grandpa. watch over my family and keep us strong. we miss you greatly
jim & chrissy papale
August 13, 2010
i have been dealing with haps honda since the 60's every time i saw hap he would say " THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUISNESS " what a pleasure to know him he treated every one like family, he will be missed!
Reggie & Lori
August 13, 2010
Our deepest condolences go out to All of You. I first met Hap in the early 70's when I started riding on my '67 S90, and needed some parts. Hap was there to give me some advice on how to tune it up, and I never forgot this great man. In the following years we were lucky to be able to spend time with him as members of the Gulf Coast Riders, and will never forget the smile on his face as he looked at Lori's Super Magna I had restored for her as he told us stories about this model. He was truly a great man, and an icon in the motorcycle business. He will be missed greatly by all. Again Our hearts go out to all in the family.
With love...
Reggie Holgate & Lori Brunson
Kellie Dietz
August 13, 2010
I'll miss you Big Daddy
Steve Benfield
August 13, 2010
What an honor it was for me to know Hap he will be greatly missed my thoughts and prayers are with his family may god bless all of you
Lisa & Tom Haskell
August 13, 2010
Hap will be greatly missed, but he leaves a wonderful legacy. Over the years, Hap and his extended family have established and continue to sustain important philanthropic projects -- most recently fund raising for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Yet, when other motorcycle clubs and competitive dealerships held charity fund raising events, Hap and his people were the first to contribute time and money -- knowing 'what goes around, comes around'. That Hap had the ability to bring out the best in others is a true testiment to the man and the values he held near and dear.
August 13, 2010
What a wonderful, full life Hap had and I am sure he will ride on up! May all of you celebrate his life with great pride and love. He will be missed, but what a legacy he left. My sympathies are sent your way.
With Love
Beverly Mitchell Ft Lauderdale. (Nicole Mitchell's mother in law)
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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