Re: Don Swiatek
 

Very sad to hear.

Re: Don Swiatek
 

R.I.P. Don. I am sure there are great stories being told as we speak...

Re: Don Swiatek
 

Here is Don and crew, as well as the new owner, along with the Nickey prototype Z28 we unvieled at MCACN III.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...CACNIII110.jpg

Re: Don Swiatek
 

Twinkle in his eye says it all. RIP Don. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

Re: Don Swiatek
 

Stefano,

Great picture, thanks for sharing! Sam your 100% correct!

Dan

Re: Don Swiatek
 

Thank you all for patience waiting for this information.

The service for my Dad will be on Tuesday, March 6th, promptly at 12:45pm at:


Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W. Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421
Phone: 815-423-9958

We are still working on a life celebration/Memorial get together. I will spread the word once arrangements are complete.

Any questions or if you need additional info, please reply to this email. Also, please send along to anyone you know would have an interest.

Thank you~

Jenni Swiatek

[email protected]

Re: Don Swiatek
 

I am very sorry to hear of Don's passing. Many years ago, as a 10 year old 5th grader in 1966, in the Chicago Public schools, I was assigned a project to interview someone. Having fallen in love with the fast cars of the day, especially Chevys, I had my dad take me to Nickey, which was close by, to interview someone there. Somehow we ended up talking to Don for quite a while, in a glass enclosed booth. Although I cannot locate this 5th grade paper, I remember how freely Don gave of his time. I was fascinated and at 55 years old, still remember the interview. I just recently became aware of Don's passing and I wish I had the chance to tell him that 45 years later I still have this happy recollection, and that it helped fuel my life long love of fast cars. I thought it would be nice to share this with the group and maybe pass this along to his family.

Re: Don Swiatek
 

Great story, Thanks for sharing.

Dan

Re: Don Swiatek
 

X - 2 What a great story!