Request from Herb McCandless

I have enclosed an email my dad recieved from a close friend about Bob Cahill. Bob was the head of the Chrysler Race Program from the beginning and was one the main guy. Everyone rolled up to him and he was one of the main reasons Chrysler dominated in the 60's and 70's. My dad worked close with him during this timeframe. Bob retired from Chrysler after 50 years working for them. NOW HE NEEDS OUR HELP.
Please read the email I have copied below.

Dear Chrysler guys,





Bob Cahill and his high school sweetheart decided last summer to be together more, so he moved to Little Rock to be near Molly.

This fall he broke his right arm.

Dec 3 he and Molly left for North Little Rock from Charlottesville. As they were nearing their destination, they were in a car accident~ 4th in line in a multi car pile up. Front end of car gone and $5,000 damage to his car.

On Dec 7th ~ 43 boxes of his possessions arrived at the Presbyterian Village where he is living.

Somehow he fell over backwards and broke his left arm. so was put in the health care unit because he can no longer use his walker without arms as now both arms are broken.





Anyway, Bob's really having a tough time right now. He's pretty discouraged.

I think it would be wonderful if we could send him a bunch of get well cards.

Can you help me by spreading the word to guys on your lists? Thanks.



Bob Cahill

510 Brookside Dr #28

Little Rock, AR 72205


GUYS TRUST ME WHEN I SAY WITHOUT THIS GUY AND THE ENGINEERS HE HIRED BACK IN THE 50'S AND 60'S WE WOULDNT BE TALKING ABOUT THIS STUFF LIKE WE ARE TODAY. I NEVER MAKE POST LIKE THIS BUT FOR ONCE GO BUY A CARD AND PLEASE MAIL IT TO HIM. I'M SENDING MINE TODAY.


Thanks,
Herb McCandless
Marie McCandless
Herb McCandless Jr

HERBIE, I'LL GET A CARD IN THE MAIL THIS WEEKEND!GREAT MAN. THANKS FOR INFO. DAVID SOX.

I'll have a card in the mail tomorrow

Will send one his way this wk. end.

Thanks for the info,..Herb jr,..card and some money on the way,..please tell your mom and dad that Frank in WV said hi and all are in my prayer's !

Card and a donation to one of the greatest will be enroute!

If everyone was interested, I could accomodate paypal donations and make sure they got to him, or if someone else wanted to do it, I am sure plenty of people would want to participate!!!!

Done from here. In 1977 I went to Detroit to a seminar he was in charge of with Hoover and some others. Now I can return the favor,

sending one now !!! thanks for your help also.

Card being addressed as I type.ANYTHING else needed please let us know.kermit

Done. Tell Herb I said Hi (I'm the ex-Hamburger-Duster guy that bugs him @ MATS & PRI whenever I see him).

Thanks for keeping us updated on Bob's condition. I won't miss this opportunity to thank a legend and let him know he still matters to many! Done!

It will be a pleasure to send Bob a card and thank him as well as wishing him the best to get well. Ron

Will send Monday at Lunch. Thanks for the heads up

WILL SEND A CARD OUT TODAY

Card with message sent 1/24/11

"Dear Bob,

From all the affiliated racers of the Nostalgia Super Stock National Association and its executive committee of Doug Duell, John Grinwald, Clay Kossuth, Jim Netherland and Bob Wilkiewicz -

We send our sadness and regrets upon learning of your injuries, our thanks and appreciation for your many years of work, support and development in the technology of our sport and our encouragement and best wishes for your timely and complete recovery."

I will send him one tomorrow.

Sent a card out yesterday.

Get well Bob!!

Nice little article on Mr. Cahill.
Click on the plaque photo a couple of paragraphs down, as well as the other pics.

2008 Mopar Magazine article

GUYS,I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH MR CAHILL.SOUNDS LIKE HE'S GETTING BETTER.HE COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY HE WAS GETTING ALL THESE CARDS.I TOLD HIM THAT A BUNCH OF MOPAR GUYS WERE VERY CONCERNED FOR HIM.HE THANKED ME AND SAID IT WAS TIME FOR HIS SUPPER.HONORED TO TALK TO HIM AGAIN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. GOOD JOB GUYS.DAVID SOX.

A little late to the party but I am sending a card inthe morning and I hope you don't mind but I copied this info onto another site. (and duly credited the source)