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Re: Dan from Performance Only
[Re: DusterDave]
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05/21/14 12:21 AM
05/21/14 12:21 AM
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Posts: 9,366
Lehigh Acres, Florida
rickstershemi
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Lehigh Acres, Florida
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With a heavy heart, I am grieving with the rest of you. Dan left us way too soon. A great man, both on a professional level and on a personal level, Dan was the most honest, genuine, and selfless person I've ever known. I will miss him greatly. Rest in peace in Heaven, my friend. 
My sincerest condolences go out to Dan's family members.
Dave.....
I'm Floored by this sad news....Dan....well an awesome guy who poured his heart and soul into his love for his work and a friend to all.
Rest in Peace Friend you will be missed by many
Rick
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Re: Dan from Performance Only
[Re: jcc]
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05/21/14 12:39 AM
05/21/14 12:39 AM
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pacific northwest
Stroker Scamp
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pacific northwest
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Never met or talked with him but followed every post he was on, sure sounded like a great guy. RIP
footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip
73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105
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Re: Dan from Performance Only
[Re: Stroker Scamp]
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05/21/14 12:59 AM
05/21/14 12:59 AM
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Romeo MI
MR_P_BODY
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Romeo MI
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Here I thought he was getting better, then this... I'm saddened.. I only talked with Dan a couple of times on the phone and of course he helped me out... RIP Dan
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Re: Dan from Performance Only
[Re: Thumperdart]
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05/21/14 03:52 AM
05/21/14 03:52 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 19,375
Las Vegas
Al_Alguire
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Las Vegas
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Condolences to the family.
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
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Re: PLEASE>>PLEASE>>PLEASE>>READ !!!!!
[Re: CompWedgeEngines]
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05/21/14 04:17 AM
05/21/14 04:17 AM
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Graham, WA
Polarapete
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Graham, WA
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Guys,
Dans family was hoping that the news could be held back a day or two, so that they could get a few things taken care of, but I guess the " cat is out of the bag" now.
Let me first make a correction. Dan passed away Monday morning, not today. The family is dealing with what anyone obviously has to during these difficult times. I was going to make a post tommorrow in detail, but here we are.
I am asking a favor, on behalf of the Costello family. PLEASE simply hold off with any questions, any visits to the shop, any contact with Dans employees or helpers etc.Everything will be handled , and everyone will be taken care of, WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT. There have already been people stopping and getting stuff, and Dan has barely been gone a day. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give the family some time to get things in order, and give Dan his proper due and send off.
As things progress, you will understand why some things went the direction they did.
When things settle a bit, there will be more announcements and information, but I beg everyone, please hold back for a bit, and just give Dan his moment of peace, along with his family for the time being.
The family will establish a means of contacting them, after they get things settled a bit.
For the record, Dan and I were great friends, often mentioning we were more like brothers than friends. Dan had some difficult situations to deal with in recent times, and right up until the end, he kept in touch with me, and we exchanged some pleasantries and some words in private, and Dan still stayed positive, and reminded me of how much he cared for the people around him.
Rest in peace, Dan, you will be missed by many, but never forgotten.
The only decent thing to do is to give the family time to deal with this privately. I did not know the man and never had any dealings with him, but as time goes by I have lost friends that have meant a lot to me and the best you can do for the living is to give them space and time.
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
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Re: Dan from Performance Only
[Re: Scamp408]
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05/21/14 08:54 AM
05/21/14 08:54 AM
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DC, MD Suburbs
440PURSUIT
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DC, MD Suburbs
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Boy this is really a shock! My heart goes out to those close to Dan.
We developed a nice relationship over the past year.
Dan decided to take on my Pro Tour Charger 496 Engine rework.
He was always forthright in a nice way about what I had and where we could go reasonably with the project. I respected that greatly.
Dan always took the time on the phone or when I came to visit in Del Ray to spend the time to show me the progress and help advance my knowledge.
Best Wishes to his close friends and family. He is greatly missed.
I suspect I'll visit with his business rep once things calm down.
RIP-
Chris Kalisz
1969 Hemi Charger R/T,
1970 Charger 472 Hemi 6 Sp
1969 Charger Pro Tour Project
1971 Barracuda Convert
1970 440 6pack Superbird,
1968 Fury I Police Pursuit 440 Super Commando 2 door sedan (Black/Blue)
1967 Barracuda Convert
1968 Barracuda Coupe
1972 Charger Rallye wanna be RT
1972 Sebring Plus 440-6 Clone
1969 Coronet Pro Street
2009 Challengeer SRT8 stick
1992-1986 Body 2500 4x4 440 stick
1982 Ramcharger 318 Sniper- getting enhanced.
1991.5 W250 Cummins- Big Chief
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Re: Dan from Performance Only
[Re: 440PURSUIT]
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05/21/14 09:08 AM
05/21/14 09:08 AM
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in a cattle trailer down by th...
Guitar Jones
Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
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Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
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So sorry to hear of this. My condolences to his family.
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
'74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.
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Re: Dan from Performance Only
[Re: Guitar Jones]
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05/21/14 10:19 AM
05/21/14 10:19 AM
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Akron, Ohio U.S.A.
roadhazard
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Akron, Ohio U.S.A.
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This is just sad, terrible news  I tried to post 3 times and just can not come up with words to express my sincere condolences to all of Dan's family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Dan on a professional level. Our conversations were always entertaining and you could tell his passion and love of his work. The racing community has certainly lost a great person. God speed Dan
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