Wes, List,
I did not turn on my computer until after 6 PM and I am sitting here
stunned. I can't find words.
I have only been going to the salt for twenty years but had lot's of good
conversations with Nolan and certainly respected him for his determination
and ability.
We have been so safe, or is it lucky, for so long that we sometimes tend to
forget how violent this sport we love is.
The little things come to mind now. After Speedweek and Nolan's new record,
I waited until things settled down around his car and then shook his hand
and congratulated him on a terrific run.
That will be the last time I see him and I will remember him with a smile on
his face and a lifetime goal accomplished.
God Speed Nolan, you will be missed.
Best wishes to Rick and the whole family,
Howard Nafzger
----- Original Message -----
From: "W S Potter" <wester6935@attbi.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>; "Gene and Betty Burkland"
<burklands411@imt.net>; "Tom Burkland" <tomb@petersen-inc.com>; "Marlo
Treit" <Mtreit@aol.com>; "Howard Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>; "Bryan A.
Savage Jr" <basavage@earthlink.net>; "Tanis Hammond" <tanish@gte.net>;
"Libby Boss" <l.boss@verizon.net>; "1USFRA SLC" <wester6935@attbi.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 9:10 AM
Subject: Nolan White
> I just received a phone call from Dave Koehler notifying me that Nolan
White
> passed away during the night. He never regained consciousness after
> reaching the hospital.
>
> The family had requested that there be no updates on his condition but the
> life support systems had been removed over 24 hours ago.
>
> This is a loss to the whole Land Speed family. Nolan never stopped trying
> to go faster and proved that his theories and his car could do it. He
lost
> his life doing what he had done for some forty years, going fast. His car
> performed well but other factors entered into the equation. He died
chasing
> a dream while doing something he loved. When you push the extreme limits
> you test the results. How many of us will be as fortunate?
>
> When there is news on where to express condolences I'm sure the word will
be
> available on the list.
>
> All our love to the White family.
>
> Wes
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