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30/08/2019 4:43 pm
Respects to Dick Browne and his family
Shocking news for all of us and a great loss to the hobby. Dick was special and epitomized all that one might expect with his enthusiasm and expertise. He will be missed.
I first met Dick in 1994 in Toronto at a CTCS weekend. Our paths crossed many times in the interim as we shared the mutual interests associated with collecting models of cars we admired. He always impressed me with his knowledge and inside information that confirmed his close relationships within the collecting community.
May he rest in peace. My condolences to JoAnn and his family.
30/08/2019 10:04 pm
We will miss Dick. Our condeleances to Jo-Ann and family
We (Atty and I) visited Dick and Jo-Ann in Atlanta in sptember 2010.
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We remember Dick and Jo-Ann as hospitable, friendly and cheerful.
When they were in Amsterdam for a river cruise in 2017, we all went together to the Louwman Museum.
31/08/2019 1:55 am
Very sad read that Mr Browne passed away...My Condolence to her family
31/08/2019 2:51 am
Prayers for Dick's family
Please know that now and every morning that is left to me, I will raise my morning cup of coffee to Dick Johnson. He has been the best companion for a morning coffee and a look at cars and car related subjects.
31/08/2019 3:22 am
Apologies to all
I forgot to engage my brain before replying. I do mean Dick Browne's family.
31/08/2019 3:50 am
Thank you Dick for the comraderie you hosted. Godspeed.
31/08/2019 7:12 am
Sad News
His expertise in respect of our hobby will be sadly missed. R.I.P.
31/08/2019 8:45 am
A Great Loss
Truly saddened to hear this news. I first met Dick, as did Al Stack, at the CTCS shows in Toronto in the late 80s or early 90s, in conjunction with the San Francisco Bay Brooklin Club meetings. For many years after that, we would meet at Macungie in August and then Toronto in October. Later, of course, we would meet at Chicago every March. A business trip about 10 years ago allowed me to visit Dick and his lovely wife JoAnn outside of Atlanta, and I was able to see his outstanding collection of Brooklin models, Mercedes models, and others.
His knowledge of automotive history, combined with great researching skills, allowed him to write so many great articles for "Limited Editions", the SFBBC newsletter. His knowledge of Brooklins, especially the early ones, is unsurpassed. That knowledge, and his unbridled enthusiasm for this hobby, will be missed. Sincere condolences to JoAnn and the rest of his family.
Skip Johnson
Tonawanda, New York
31/08/2019 11:43 am
Very sad news, we meet for the first time in the 1980's and we were friends since then. Many times we meet with his wonderful wife in their many trips to Florida.
I am shocked, as well as my wife Mariana. You will be missed, dear Dick!!
31/08/2019 3:53 pm
Sergio, Dick often talked about you. I believe he visited yo more than once in Argentina.
01/09/2019 3:25 am
Dear Jacques Roest, that's right, he visited me in Argentina and many times in Florida.
We had wonderful times together with his lovely wife.He will be missed.
01/09/2019 6:49 pm
Yes, Sergio, Dick spoke of you fondly. He admired dedication to the Hobby.
02/09/2019 4:33 am
dear Randall, those words are very emotional for me, as we spent hours and hours speaking about our hobby. He will be missed in our family. Best regards, dear Randall.