<VV> Chris Papp

[PEPRLP at aol.com]

To all who responded to my request for locating the USAF mbr who sold me my 
Wagon, thanks for the response. 
 
Forgive me if this violates the intent or purpose of this forum, but I should 
have mentioned my knowledge of Chris and it would not be generating all the 
individual responses I have received.
 
Yes, I was aware of Father Papps passing, having been informed of his 
condition when I returned from Korea in Feb 1998. I was able to speak with him by 
phone before his passing. I will never forget how upbeat he actually was, stating 
matter-of-factly that he "currently had a running bet with God over who was 
getting to heaven first before Easter (we were speaking in Mar 98 I think), me 
or Jesus"? Chris won the bet.
 
He told be of finding a person to take his last ride, a big green Hudson. It 
was important to him and he spoke kindly and excitedly about that persons 
passion for the car.
 
Back in Michigan, we benched raced and BS's many a day in his garage and he 
spoke fondly of the corvair club in VA and of Corsa. Thats how I found out 
about Corsa.
 
I think of Chris Papp often, especially when I see a Blue LM Vert. I enjoyed 
his company and was proud to 
have served with him.
 
Phil Pender 



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