It was sad news to hear of Dick's passing this morning. He had been having health problems for about a year. I think we knew this was coming but you never expect it when it happens. Nobody loved boat racing more than Dick did. He and I had a lot of good racing in the Thunderboat class. He ( and Carol ) was the driving force that kept the ODMBA club going for quite a number of years in recent times. There were times when some of us didn't always agree with him, but he got things done. He put on a really great IMPBA Gas Nats in 2017 at ODMBA'S club lake. I think he was really proud of that. I sure have missed him being at the races. It really stinks getting old because you start losing friends that you have known for years and have had many good times with. But we will always have the memories of the good times at the lake racing, having a meal at a restaurant or just having a beer after a fun day of racing. Please remember Dick and Carol and their family in your prayers. He will be missed.
Dick Tyndall
