Re : [Chrysler300] John Hertog's Memorial - July 13, 2008

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Thank you very much, Moana, for sharing this moment with us. You put it into words very nicely.

It was quite a long way for you from Arizona ! Thank you for being there with other club members. Many of us were there too, by thought.

Gilles (FRANCE)


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Sujet : [Chrysler300] John Hertog's Memorial - July 13, 2008




eing in Sag Harbor to celebrate the life of John Hertog was a most significant 
vent for me.  Arriving Saturday night from Arizona -  Dave Clelland and Brian 
irillo,  fresh from Carlisle for the weekend, picked me up around 10:30 am 
unday at my hotel.  What followed in the next 10 hours was very special.  Dave 
ade plans with Jim Shelly to spend the next few hours casually at Jim and 
ulia's before the Memorial service at 4:00 pm.  Along the way we met Al Vannice 
efore arriving at the Shellys.  
Jim had retrieved John's famous red restored/fins re-attached 'Finless G' 
arlier and was cleaning it up to take to the services that afternoon when he 
an into a problem "under the hood" - we all know to be a very normal 
ccurrence.  Between Dave and his team of 300 mechanics a few hours later the 
roblem was solved after running around town and finally back to John's basement 
here they found the steering wheel hoses organized in a neat row.  
In the chapel, at least 100 people
 plus an overflow in the foyer and doors 
ttended.  As sad as it was, was as fulfilling as it felt to be together with 
eople who came to pray, celebrate and share each one's relationship with a very 
pecial person in their respective lives.  There were many - from animal lovers, 
o former co-workers, friends, family, and of course his passion for the 
hrysler 300s  as well as all other automobiles.  Other club members were Russ 
aughn, Don Verity, Dr. Robert Blake and Ted Langeira.  Sorry if I missed anyone 
lse who was there.  A beautiful wreath with the Club logo was done by John's 
riend Wade.   Hopefully someone took pictures of it to complement the many 
tory boards of John's life from childhood.  Reminiscing continued at 
pinnaker's Restaurant where many gathered after the services.
John's loving family and close friends were very warm and cordial.  It was so 
ice to meet his Mom, Madeline, from the "City" and Aunt from France.  John's 
om is a strikingly tall impressive, loving "Mom" with bright white hair and a 
ost delightful French accent to envy!  Most of us know of John (Jean in French) 
peaking fluent French when he was on his cell phone with her wherever he was.  
elen Mecagni, John's partner for years, was everywhere to be sure everything 
nd everyone was comfortable.  Helen was John's caregiver during his last year.  
udos to Helen for her wonderful care to details!
By the end of that day the fact confirmed was that everyone loved and
 respected 
his unique person whose philosophy of life was 'love and service above self'.   
eeing the four guys tinker in, under and over with "Finless" was one of the 
ighlights as if John were right there in the middle.  Sag Harbor was busy and 
olorful with crowds everywhere.  The beautiful weather helped with the 
tmosphere.  Being with many of the people in his life was a meaningful bonding 
xperience.  In this brief time frame of the day, it summed up John's life in 
he Sag Harbor he dearly loved.   It was a touching experience and John was with 
ll of us spiritually and will be forever in our hearts.
Sincerely,
oana Steinberg
ierra Vista, Arizona

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