[Chrysler300] A one of the kind 300 gem....

["Bob Brown" <rwbrwn@xxxxxxxx>]

I can't add much to what has already been said about John's passing.  He will forever be one of my favorite "memories" of the Chrysler 300 club and its activities.   I met John when we attend our first meeting, many years ago.  I didn't own a Chrysler 300 then.  But John was gracious, and tried to answer my dumb questions.  He was genuine and helpful from that meeting on.   John had a passion for all that is Chrysler 300.  He loved the people who shared his interest and always tried to preserve the history and cars of the 300 era.  It has been a privilege to share time with him over these many years.  A true measure of worth is how high in regard they are held by the people around them.  To those around John, he was at the top of this list. 

Several years ago we took a 300 to a local AACA meeting in Rochester, MN.  It was trailered, but much to our surprise (and horror), when we returned home the little stainless trim cap on the edge of the convertible top had blown off during transit and was GONE!   We retraced the entire 125 mile trip (each way) the next day, looking in the side ditches for the little piece.  But were unable to find it.   I was truly sad, not knowing where or if I could replace this scarce ragtop only part.  Sometime latter I shared this story with John, and within days an original "replacement" part arrived in the mail!   WOW, what a friend indeed!

We could tell more stories like the ones already shared by many.  A fitting tribute to John Hertog would be to try to model our 300 lives and dealings with others in the same way he did.   He was a fun to be around, and a true gentlemen.  A special place will always exist in my heart for this man....     Bob Brown  300E coordinator

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