From Dallara

darthrider · Post by **darthrider** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 10:57 pm

I received this today in an email from fellow board member Allan Pagan, aka Dallara.
I don't think he would mind me sharing this with the board and I know many of you would want to know:

"I'm afraid I have some sad news. Thursday, September 8th, 2005, at 5:45 pm, my Father - John S. "Jack" Pagan - passed away after a long, hard battle with cancer. Some of you knew him well, while some of the others on this list had only heard of him, but believe me... He will be missed.

Not much I can say right now, but I thought I should let some of you who
knew him know about it, and let some of the rest of you know why I have
been out of pocket lately.

Thanks.

Allan Pagan"

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 1:02 am

Sorry to hear about that big D.

I lost my Mother not long ago the same way.

I know what you're going through.

When you're feeling down...just get out and ride.

DJ

Bud · Post by **Bud** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 1:54 am

Alan,

Sorry to hear about your dad. My dad had prostate cancer this past year and he really has had a hard time of it. He's 90 years old this month. I remember when he came home from WW2 when I was 3....it's a hard thing to watch the ones we love and respect age and battle cancer or heart disease. We have the memories and thank God for that. Remember the good times.

My condolences.

Bud

Acacia · Post by **Acacia** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:14 am

Alan, when some one grieves, their friends do too - for them and their loss. We grieve too now for you.

We all have our seasons. Lets celebrate our seasons, and the seasons of others.

Acacia

Post by **Biff's R** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:35 am

Allan,
Sorry to hear about you dad. Hang in there, and take some alone time for a day next week.

Take Care,
Jeff

BobFV1 · Post by **BobFV1** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:07 am

Dal -

Sorry for your loss. Ride safe.

Bob

Post by **arkline** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:20 am

Having met Allan and spent some time with him, I think it is fair to say that there are few sons who hold their fathers in as much regard as Allan does his. And that holds for his mom too. I can only hope my daughter feels that way about her parents.

From my family - Donna, Alex and myself - I wish to extend our deepest sympathies. I know these are going to be tough times and that over time the hurt will diminish. It will never go away, how could it? But in time, the good memories will come to the fore and will be something to cherish forever.

edited in:

Just found this obituary in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times online:
http://obits.caller.com/index.cfm?fusea ... t&ID=39614

Great picture. I wish I had the opportunity to meet him.

Post by **scottybooj** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:21 am

sorry for your loss D.

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:42 am

Allan,

My sympathy to you and your family.

-John-

collyers · Post by **collyers** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:47 am

I lost my dear ol' Mum last year Sept 10 (today), from an 8 year battle with the big C. It's no picnic, and you have to just take it one day at a time.
Condolences from a fellow Texan & Beemerphile, and the one thing we all should be reminded of....... make every minute count with loved ones. When it's over, there's no more time to say what you wished you'd said.
Manly hugs all 'round.

darthrider · Post by **darthrider** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:53 am

Well said Collyers.
Sorry about your dear ol' Mum...I lost mine 3 years ago, also to the big C. It's a bitch.
I think about her every day.
And do my best to take your advice to heart.

Post by **wncbmw** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 11:08 am

Allan - I lost my Dad 15 years ago to prostrate cancer and know it is a difficult time. Hang in there. I still think about him, especially when I see part of him in myself or my own sons. You never forget but you will be able to move on. We will be glad to see you back on the board when the time is right.

wncbmw (Vann)

Post by **1MPH** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:09 pm

Sorry for your loss Allan. May he rest in peace.

Jack

Post by **Deans BMW** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:48 pm

Allan, dittos to all above.

Promethean · Post by **Promethean** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:51 pm

Sorry for your loss, Dallara. Ride safe.

-Promethean

Post by **ladybeemer** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:59 pm

Allan,

I lost my Mum to cancer in 2000. I was so lucky that she moved over to the US in 1994 and lived close by. I cared for her in her last year, and although at times it was hell and I often thought I wouldn't get through the day, I did. In the end there is plenty of time for sadness and grief.

But, know that you will get through this time because of the happy memories and close relationship you had with your Dad.

It's just part of the journey....

Linda

bakernks · Post by **bakernks** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 3:11 pm

Dallara,
I'm sorry for your loss. After reading the obit, I remembered I'd heard the Pagan Racing name from Indy, and it looks as if your Dad led a full and varied life. Take some relief from that. Best wishes from Wichita.
Baker

Post by **JCsman** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:53 pm

Dallara:

Both my parents died 23 years ago. Much too soon, much too young. I think of them every day even after all this time. It took me a long time to realize that what they gave to me as caring parents was infinitely greater than what was taken from me by their deaths. I try to repay them by attempting to do as well by my children. I come up short, but I'm still trying.

It gets better...after a while...slowly...but better.

Good luck,
- Bill

Post by **DSKYZD** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:11 pm

Very sorry to hear this. May you be blessed with strength and peace.

DSKYZD

greer · Post by **greer** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:30 am

Take care of yourself, Allan. Let us know how you are. Sarah