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Roland Osborne Chrysler Power #2290161
04/18/17 06:48 PM
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We are sorry to report that our friend Roland Osborne, the editor and owner of Chrysler Power magazine, and one of the founders of the National Hemi Owners Association, has lost his battle with brain cancer this morning, 04 18 17. God Bless, Roland.


"Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!"

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Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290178
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Wow. Another one gone.

Damn sad.


Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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These post's are getting a little to frequent.
RIP

Mike

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RIP

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Any that knew Roland--and that is most of us know
That he was a good man--LOVED Mopars--loved people
and know...he was a Jesus man! Happy Trails Roland, many of us have mixed the devil and lots of cussing with Mopars and racing--you went the other way--I admire that you stuck to your guns

Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290281
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A friend of mine did one of the recent Poly 318 articles. He said that Roland was a great guy to deal with. The hobby has lost a true friend. Thank you Roland!

Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290325
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RIP Roland

Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290347
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I always enjoyed Chrysler power. Rest in peace.

Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290362
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My first contact with Roland was in 1975 when he was co-founder of the National Hemi Owners Ass. I joined and was a member for many years. When he started Chrysler Power Magazine I bought a subscription. He lost his first wife and the mag folded and many were mad at Roland. I just thought how much pain he must have endured, what a horrible situation. Years later he started Chrysler Power up again and I subscribed, he was the first to put my junk in his magazine. I finally met him and his daughter at Mopars in the Park a few years ago. He was a good man and a man of God. My condolences to his family and friends.Dave

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Wow.... thank you Roland. Brings back memories of stopping by the drugstore to see if a new issue of the one and only mopar mag was on the shelf. I remember the 440-1 heads they thrashed the Dart with, and then threw them on a RB for the dually tow rig laugh2 cool stuff!

Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290383
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Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290407
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The Mopar community lost anther good one. It doesn't seem so long ago that I was talking with Roland at the Spring Fling and renewing my subscription. Never would I have thought that would be the last time I'd see him.

Rest in peace Roland. We'll see you on the other side. angel


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Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290445
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Wow...Roland and I go way back to when these mopar muscle cars were just used cars...

Roland was a key player in shaping the mopar world we have today. He helped me set up a whirlwind tour of mopar related businesses in the LA area back in the early 90's where we spent time with Dick Landy and others in the old mopar business.

But most importantly!
He was instrumental with Chrysler Power's magazine support when I fought and won against Chrysler & their lawyers heavy handed enforcement of their [not yet] trademarked words like Hemi etc with the mopar car clubs. Early 1990's. The publicity & support helped change the corporate mentality that the older cars were an "insignificant business opportunity". [We had that in writing]. Frank Mitchell [RIP]; John/Vickie McBride & Rob Wolfe-Mopar Collectors Guide all were in the mix as well, supporting the push back at mother mopar with a public relations letter campaign...Chrysler received thousands and thousands of letters [real letters in huge mailbags] protesting their heavy handed stupidity. Amazing times. We all got the last laugh when Mark Reynolds of Mopar Performance spoke to a crowd 300+ mopar folk and admitted that Chrysler had made a mistake. That was way too much fun beating the detractors into submission hammer

Precious memories, thank you so much Roland.

drive Godspeed Roland. drive

angel

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Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290462
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So sad, RIP

I spoke with him at Carlisle a few years ago, great guy.

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I'm very sad to hear this RIP, Roland Osborne will be missed by all, he was a Great Person and did a lot for The Mopar Community.
Thanks / Gary

Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290467
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Really appreciate what he did for the hobby, loved Chrysler Power magazine in its heyday.


Rich H.

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Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290473
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Cut my teeth on Chrysler Power mag back in the day, always read nice things about him. RIP Roland your with the father now

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Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Quickrunner] #2290486
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oh no ! i have known roland for many years, starting back when he hosted a NHOA meet at the holiday inn in our little town of brookville, pa. a very long time ago when that group traveled to different, out of the way places, to hold a meet. i spoke to him at carlisle every time he was available, and enjoyed chrysler power magazine. i also donated to his cause when i was able to do so. i will miss that man, as he truly earned my deepest respect. R.I.P. my friend ! you have left us before your time, but i'm sure you are now on a higher mission.
angel

Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: madscientist] #2290700
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Originally Posted By madscientist
Wow. Another one gone.

Damn sad.


It's been a rough couple of years for sure. Sorry to hear this. angel


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Re: Roland Osborne Chrysler Power [Re: Steve1118] #2290845
04/20/17 03:58 AM
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Sad news. RIP and prayers for his family.

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