RIP: Fortune Gfroehrer, founder of Daizen Sport Tuning

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09-28-06, 09:47 PM

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I never had the pleasure of meeting Fortune, but I knew how much his friendship meant to those close to him. He will me missed. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

09-29-06, 09:22 AM

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Very sad to hear... I was at Todd's shop the night before he left for Florida - he mentioned the trip but I didn't know the reason. Wow. Very very sad to hear. My best to his family.

09-29-06, 10:35 AM

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RIP.... it may be a stupid thing to say but i hope it wasn't too tragic. never met him personally, but heard todd talk about him when i visited his shop before.

condolences and peace...

09-29-06, 11:36 AM

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Wow.... Never meet Fortune, but in my 6 months of Lexus ownership and enthusiasm, I've heard nothing but great things. My sincerest condolences to his family RIP...

10-01-06, 01:59 AM

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R.I.P. Fortune...

My sincere condolences to his family and close friends.

10-02-06, 09:09 AM

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Condolences to his family as he was a fine person as well as a great supporter for Lexus owners through the years. A search will being out some postings from him on this forum for those that did not know him.
Passed so young, but was able to accomplish more than many in his short life span.
Lee

10-02-06, 01:25 PM

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Todd called me last week and told me the sad news. I was at a loss for words. My condolences to Fortune's family and friends.

I had the pleasure of conversing with Fortune on many occasions- sometimes the it was car-related, other times just random, stream-of-consciousness thoughts about life, hobbies, leisure time, etc. I just spoke with Fortune two weeks ago, as a matter of fact; he was excited about plans for his S2000 and was debating whether or not to sell the IS300 for an IS350... a great guy, passionate about his work, dedicated to his craft, and a genuinely trustworthy and compassionate friend. You will be missed!

-Bob

10-10-06, 01:39 PM

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So that sucks. Too bad soo sad. So young too. Well at least he died driving. I know its probably too dark of a thing to say but its seems cars were his passion. Not too many people have a passion they live for and well...we just lost one.