Lorne Ertl - RIP
Late Friday night I was shocked and saddened to learn from Jim Fraser of Lorne's sudden and unexpected passing. I extend my sincere condolences to his Mother and to his brother Craig.
Although I have "known" Lorne for many years I never got to meet him in person. Our telephone conversations, while infrequent, were lengthy and always informative. This past Christmas season we didn't connect, it was still on the to do list to "call Lorne". This is certainly a reminder not to put such things off.
Over the years I bought a number of items from him and he definitely was great to deal with - a real square shooter. Anything Lorne shipped came particularly well wrapped and clearly labeled.
I considered Lorne to be a friend and he will be missed. For a picture of Lorne and the story on his Chev C8A Machinery ZL-1 see Army Motors (MVPA) #108.
I spoke with his brother Craig today and made him aware of these tributes to Lorne on MLU for which the family is very appreciative.
Brian
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